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
9th Annual Music City CCA Banquet
CCA Music City is proud to celebrate our9th Annual Banquet Benefiting Coastal Habitat and Conservation. Save the Date forMarch, 28, 2024 At The Loveless Barn
Join us for the CCA Music City Chapter’s 6th Annual Banquet
CCA Music City is proud to celebrate our 6th Annual Banquet Benefiting Coastal Habitat and Conservation. Save the Date for Thursday, November 14, 2019 6:00
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
Conservation community Endorses Resilient Coasts and Estuaries ActWith your efforts, Congress can conserve coastal and estuary habitats across the United States and defend outdoor recreation opportunities and economies that rely on effective conservation and research. The post Conservation community Endorses Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Louisiana Issues Regulations to Protect Nearshore Habitat from Pogy Boat ImpactsIn the most significant Gulf menhaden conservation outcome to date, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approves half-mile coastwide buffer prohibiting pogy boats from netting, increases fish spill penalties The post Louisiana Issues Regulations to Protect Nearshore Habitat from Pogy Boat Impacts appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Give Power to the StatesRecreational anglers are applauding progress by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) to improve the quality and timeliness of recreational fishery dependent data gathered by the Gulf states... The post Give Power to the States appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.Conservation Groups Sign on in Support of RISEE ActHealthy, resilient coastlines and estuaries are critically important for outdoor recreation, coastal and marine dependent fish and wildlife populations, local economies, and the people and businesses who live along or near our nation’s shores. The post Conservation Groups Sign on in Support of RISEE Act appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Conservation Community Responds After Menhaden Study Bill Again Stalled by Virginia LawmakersFor second year in a row, legislators delay passage of bill that would support three-year study to determine the ecology, fishery impacts, and economic importance of the Atlantic menhaden population in Virginia waters The post Conservation Community Responds After Menhaden Study Bill Again Stalled by Virginia Lawmakers appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Conservation Partners Speak Out For Striped BassLast week, after months of public hearings, the ASMFC’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) met to finalize Addendum II which contains management changes for the 2024 striped bass season. The post Conservation Partners Speak Out For Striped Bass appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.Graves and Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Critical Marine Habitat in Gulf of MexicoU.S. Representatives Garret Graves (Louisiana) and Marc Veasey (Texas) introduced legislation to preserve marine ecosystems and protect fishing access for anglers in the Gulf of Mexico by improving longstanding artificial reefing programs. The post Graves and Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Critical Marine Habitat in Gulf of Mexico appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Coalition Voices Support for Rigs to Reefs LegislationAs part of both its conservation mission and providing access to sustainable fisheries, the recreational fishing community has long advocated for, and contributed to, efforts to enhance fisheries populations through habitat protection, restoration, and creation. The post Coalition Voices Support for Rigs to Reefs Legislation appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
