THE POLITICAL ARM OF MARINE CONSERVATION
The Center for Sportfishing Policy brings under a single umbrella the leading advocates for marine recreational fishing and boating to promote good stewardship of our nation’s marine resources with the broad ability to pursue a more direct political strategy. Our mission is to maximize the opportunity for saltwater anglers by engaging stakeholders to speak with one voice to shape federal fisheries policy.
By supporting CSP, our partners ensure that the interests of anglers in marine resources management are not lost in the noise of Washington D.C.
CSP is organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code; accordingly, donations are not tax-deductible. Additionally, CSP has established the Center for Sportfishing Policy Political Action Committee (Center PAC), so that its members can fully participate in elective politics. CSP and Center PAC work to elect candidates to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives who share our concern for America’s marine resources and support recreational fishing and boating.
CSP is a membership organization overseen by a Board of Directors. Committees facilitate its mission and report to the Board of Directors.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to maximize opportunity for saltwater recreational anglers by organizing, focusing and engaging recreational fishing stakeholders to speak with one voice to shape federal marine fisheries management policy. The Center achieves its mission working to:
FACILITATE ACTION AND INTERACTION ON UNIFIED POLICY POSITIONS
ADVOCATE FOR UNIFIED POSITIONS BY
- Mobilizing our stakeholders
- Utilizing the collective resources of our stakeholders
- Continuous engagement with policy makers
DEVELOP CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPIONS THROUGH
- PAC resources
- Education
- Political interaction
COMMUNICATE WITH
- Legislators and policy makers
- Members and stakeholders
- Recreational boating and fishing industry
- Recreational saltwater anglers
