$9.2M in expenses

Numerous programs focusing on habitat management and restoration,enforcement, research, education and passage of pro-resourcelegislation including restoration of oyster reefs and oysterpopulations, augmentation of species via hatchery programs, creation ofartificial reefs, sea grass and mangrove plantings, donation ofequipment to enforcement agencies including boats, bullet proof vests,night vision equipment, video equipment, etc., graduate andundergraduate scholarships in the marine science areas of study, catchand release mortality practices, tagging studies, etc. Pro-resourcelegislation includes the passing of sensible regulations such as size,slot and bag limits, gear restriction, seasonal closures in spawningareas, game fish status, licensing requirements, etc.

$741K in expenses

Publication of tide magazine & rising tide newsletter and distributionto nearly 110,000 members. The publications educate the membershipabout conservation issues and promote responsible utilization of marineresources.

$45K in expenses

Publication and distribution of state chapter newsletters to members.the newsletters inform the membership of local conservation andfisheries management issues.

$9.5M in expenses