You don't have to live near salt water to help us conserve our coasts.
Who We Are
The Coastal Conservation Association is a dynamic organization with more than 200 local chapters and 100,000 members nationwide. CCA was founded by saltwater anglers to help conserve, promote and enhance the availability of coastal and ocean resources and habitat for present and future generations.
Bridging Coast and Country
Since early 2014, we have worked diligently to establish and advance CCA’s first non-coastal state chapter in Nashville. Even though we may not reside on the coast—we do treasure our coastal and ocean resources and saltwater fishing. Part of that love is actually participating in the sport, but another component is sharing the passion for saltwater fishing and our love for the coast with family, friends and others…and perhaps, giving back a little along the way.
Music City Chapter News
8th Annual Music City CCA Banquet
CCA Music City is proud to celebrate our8th Annual Banquet Benefiting Coastal Habitat and Conservation. Save the Date forMarch, 30, 2023 At The Loveless Barn
2017 Oyster Roast
Thank you to all who came out and participated in our 2017 Oyster Roast. Mother nature tried to throw us a curve ball with a
2017 Fly Fishing Film Tour
Our friends over at Fly South are holding a Fly Fishing Film Festival at Marathon Music Works on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Come on out
ASMFC Extends Emergency Action But Delays Updates to Striped Bass Rebuilding PlanThe Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Board Extends Emergency Regulations Yet Delays Action on Updating Coast-Wide Fishery Management Plan. The post ASMFC Extends Emergency Action But Delays Updates to Striped Bass Rebuilding Plan appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Recreational Fishing Groups Endorse Virginia Petition to Restrict Depth of Industrial Menhaden Fishing NetsThe post Recreational Fishing Groups Endorse Virginia Petition to Restrict Depth of Industrial Menhaden Fishing Nets appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Commerce Department Announces Regional Fishery Management Council Appointments“It takes a commitment from serious people to properly manage something as valued and cherished as the nation’s marine resources, and we appreciate everyone who seeks to fulfill these roles on the fishery management councils,” - Patrick Murray, president of Coastal Conservation Association The post Commerce Department Announces Regional Fishery Management Council Appointments appeared first…
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Opposes Vessel Speed Restrictions in the Gulf of MexicoThe leading organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the United States urged the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reject a petition to establish a year-round 10-knot (11 mph) vessel speed limit and other vessel-related measures in the Rice’s whale “core” habitat area in the Gulf of Mexico. The post Recreational Fishing and…
Recreational Community Comments on Gulf Proposed Vessel Speed Restriction RuleThis letter provides our response to NOAA Fisheries’ request for comments on the Rice’s whale petition for rulemaking in the Gulf of Mexico. The post Recreational Community Comments on Gulf Proposed Vessel Speed Restriction Rule appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Conservation Community Calls for Task Force on SharksBy implementing efforts to minimize interactions between sharks and anglers, the SHARKED Act will advance conservation for the benefit of sharks, anglers, fisheries and the economy. The post Conservation Community Calls for Task Force on Sharks appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Recreational Angling Community Supports Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act88% of current fishing participants fished before the age of 12, highlighting the importance of being exposed to fishing at a young age. Not only does spending time outdoors fishing provide health benefits, but research has shown that participants in outdoor recreation place higher importance on environmental values and stand as stronger conservation stewards. The…
New Striped Bass Regulations Aimed at Addressing Conservation ConcernsStriped bass are extremely important to coastal communities along the Atlantic and the entire fishing economy, estimated to generate $7.8 billion annually in economic output. The post New Striped Bass Regulations Aimed at Addressing Conservation Concerns appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
