Coastal Conservation Association Maryland

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Coastal Conservation Association Maryland

Our objective is to conserve, promote, and enhance the present and future availability of coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.
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Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is a non-profit organization with 17 coastal state chapters spanning the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic seaboard, and the Pacific Northwest. CCA began in 1977 after drastic commercial overfishing along the Texas coast decimated redfish and speckled trout populations. 14 concerned recreational anglers created the Gulf Coast Conservation Association to combat com

mercial overfishing. The stewardship started with the “Save the Redfish” campaign, and by 1985, chapters had formed along the Gulf Coast. By the early ‘90s, the mid-Atlantic region and the New England had chapters. Washington and Oregon opened CCA chapters in 2007. CCA has participated productively in virtually every national fisheries debate since 1984. In the federal court system, CCA’s legal defense fund has been used to defend net bans; fight for the implementation of bycatch reduction devices; support pro-fisheries legislation; and battle arbitrary no-fishing zones. The CCA network is engaged in hundreds of local, state, and national projects that initiate scientific studies; fund marine-science scholarships; build artificial reefs; create finfish hatcheries; initiate hydrologic and contaminant studies; monitor freshwater inflows; support local marine law enforcement; and more. Through broad-based recreational angler support; a strong legal and legislative presence; decades of experience; and an unwavering vision for the future of U.S. and global marine resources, CCA battles for the sustainable health of our coastal fisheries and for recreational anglers’ interests.

06/12/2026

8 days. That’s it. ⏳

The Hook, Line & Habitat auction closes June 20th and these items won’t last. Get in now before someone else takes home the win. 🎣

All proceeds benefit CCA Maryland’s conservation work on the Bay. Every bid makes a difference.

🔗 Link in bio to place your bid.

06/09/2026

The Greater Washington Chapter brought the energy Saturday and DC Tackle was the perfect home for it! 🎣🙌

If you’re in the DC region, this is YOUR chapter and there’s so much more coming this season.

🏪 And if you haven’t visited DC Tackle yes is the only tackle shop in DC and it’s worth the trip. Go show some love! 🌊

🔗 ccamd.org

BayLife

06/08/2026

Every stream, creek, river, and tributary is connected to something bigger. What happens in our local waters ultimately impacts the Chesapeake Bay and the ocean beyond.

Today, we celebrate the waters that sustain our communities, support wildlife, create unforgettable memories, and connect us all. But celebration also comes with responsibility. Through restoration projects, conservation efforts, cleanups, and advocacy, each of us has the power to leave our waters healthier than we found them.

To our members, volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters thank you. Your commitment to conservation is helping restore our local waters for future generations.

Together, we’re proving that every action matters and every drop counts. 💙🌎

06/06/2026

Our Hook, Line & Habitat Silent Auction is officially open now through June 20. Bid on exclusive gear, experiences, and Chesapeake-inspired finds, and every dollar goes directly toward conservation work right here in Maryland.

🔗https://CCAHookLine26.givesmart.com

06/03/2026

11 years strong and going!! 🌊🦪

The Living Reef Action Campaign is in motion and we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our partners in Carroll County, who have shown up for building habitat for the Chesapeake Bay since day 1.

This is what conservation looks like in action. hands-on work that is rebuilding habitat, restoring ecosystems, and securing the future of fishing in Maryland from the ground up. 💙

And we’re just getting started.

Here’s how YOU can be part of it:

🦪 Get involved — volunteer alongside us at an upcoming reef build or sponsor one of your own.
📋 Join Us— visit ccamd.org to join and a member and become a part of our volunteer network.
📲 Stay connected — follow us here and subscribe at ccamd.org so you never miss an update on what CCA Maryland is building next.

The Bay belongs to all of us. The work of conserving it does too.

Show up. Sign up. Build with us. 🌿

🔗 ccamd.org

06/02/2026

The Chesapeake Bay gives us everything. The catches. The culture. The community. The legacy. 🌊🎣

This June, we’re asking you to give something back.

Hook, Line & Habitat, CCA Maryland’s summer silent auction opens this Friday, June 6th. Every bid, every dollar goes directly into the work that keeps Maryland’s waters alive:

🌿 Restoring critical habitat
🐟 Advocating for responsible fisheries management
🏫 Educating the next generation of anglers and conservationists
🦪 Expanding the Living Reef Action Campaign
🚪 Fighting for public access to the water we all share

This isn’t just an auction. It’s a commitment to the Bay — and to everyone who depends on it.

Bidding opens June 6th and closes June 20th. Participate by bidding, donating, or simply sharing this with someone who loves these waters as much as you do.

Every action counts.

🔗 Full details at ccamd.org

06/01/2026

June is HERE and CCA Maryland is has your plans for the weekend!🎣This week, join us for:
▸Youth Fishing Derby
▸ Hook, Line, & Habitat Silent Auction
▸ Greater Washington Angler’s Night Out
▸ Reel Invasion DC Fishing Derby Find all the details and register at ccamd.org. We hope to see you soon!🐟

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Grotto Pizza for our Howard County Happy Hour! 🙌 Nights like these remind us why we do what we do great people, great cause, great vibes. 🦀

Not a member yet? There’s always a seat at our table. Learn more at ccamd.org or drop us a line at [email protected]. We’d love to connect! 🌊

05/22/2026

National Safe Boating Week ends today. The responsibility doesn’t. 🌊

Before you leave the dock on every trip this season make sure you have what you need:

🩺 A first aid kit — open water makes you your own first responder
📋 Your registration and documentation — required by law
🧭 Navigation knowledge — know the rules before you’re in the middle of them
🎣 Your tackle and gear — five minutes at the dock saves hours of regret
⚡ Your engine kill switch lanyard — clip it on every single time.

The Chesapeake gives us everything. The fishing. The culture. The community. The legacy. None of that continues if the people who love it most don’t protect themselves on it first.

Fish smart. Boat safe. See you out there. 🛥️

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Annapolis, MD
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Telephone

+14436219186

Website

https://www.ccamd.org/

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