Habitat
Habitat
CCA South Carolina applauds SC Congressional Delegation letter to Sec of Commerce
The Honorable Howard LutnickSecretaryU.S. Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Lutnick: We write today regarding the management of snapper-grouper species in the South Atlantic and to express our strong support for a new state-led framework to ensure more effective, science-based stewardship of this critical fishery. Prior proposals pushed by the Biden […]
Gov. McMaster Asks Sec. of Commerce to Reconsider Red Snapper Restrictions
The Honorable Howard LutnickSecretaryDepartment of Commerce1401 Constitution Ave., NWWashington, D.C 20230 Dear Secretary Lutnick: I write today regarding the importance of recreational fishing off the coast of South Carolina and the federal management of our saltwater fisheries. In the final days of the Biden administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advanced a sweeping […]
New Law Gives S.C. Control Over State Snapper Grouper Fisheries
South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance and Coastal Conservation Association SouthCarolina Celebrate Passage of S. 219, Paving the Way for State Control of Fisheries COLUMBIA, SC – May 13, 2025 — Governor Henry McMaster last week signed into lawSenate Bill 219, marking a significant victory in the movement toward state management of thesnapper-grouper fishery. Championed […]
Certain Tax Policies Could Be Hindering Public Access to Fishing
While taxes are essential for funding public services and conservation efforts, there are concerns that certain policies could unintentionally impede public access to recreational boating and fishing opportunities. CCA South Carolina is joining boating and fishing groups across the state on S.317. Tomorrow, the South Carolina Senate Finance Property Tax Subcommittee will have the chance […]
Signs Point to State Management
The 75’ long all-steel shrimp trawler came to rest in approximately 90’ of water ten miles off the coast of Port Royal Sound.
Conservation in Action: 18th Artificial Reef Deployment in CCA South Carolina’s Coastal Reefing Initiative
The 75’ long all-steel shrimp trawler came to rest in approximately 90’ of water ten miles off the coast of Port Royal Sound.
Same Song, Different Verse for South Atlantic Red Snapper
Proposed bottom closure highlights need for regulatory reform Several years ago, red snapper anglers in the Gulf of Mexico were facing an almost inexplicable management dilemma. After several decades of conservation challenges and political gyrations, the red snapper fishery was finally rebounding at a rate far beyond expectations. In the space of just a few […]
Proposed Legislation Would Provide Year-round Season, Regulations for Red Snapper Caught in South Carolina State Waters
Columbia, S.C. – In response to mounting frustrations over federal management of red snapper in the South Atlantic, South Carolina State Sen. Stephen Goldfinch and Chip Campsen have introduced legislation that would establish regulations for red snapper caught in South Carolina waters from 0 to 3 miles offshore. If adopted, the bill would set a […]
New flounder legislation a proactive step forward
Columbia, S.C. – With the waning hours of the legislative session in sight, members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate worked diligently to come to terms on new management measures concerning one of the Palmetto State’s most popular saltwater species. Flounder, particularly Southern Flounder, have been at the forefront of much of […]
Program continues improving marine habitat
Topwater Action Program and Coastal Initiative having a lasting impact 3021-10 McNaughton Dr., Columbia, SC 29223 Website: www.ccasouthcarolina.com Email:Swhitaker@ccasouthcarolina.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2021 Columbia, SC – Last week Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina (CCA SC), in partnership with Sea Hunt Boat Company and the Department of Natural Resources, completed the organization’s 14th artificial […]