We understand that conservation, fisheries management, and hatchery programs can raise important questions. This FAQ section is designed to provide clear, science-based answers about CCA Oregon’s mission, priorities, and approach to protecting and enhancing our state’s marine resources. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for, we encourage you to reach out and connect with us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1How are CCA’s political, fisheries and legislative positions established?
CCA makes all decisions from the bottom up, involving our membership in all policy positions. Through an extensive web of volunteer committees and boards, CCA’s state and/or national (depending on the issue) volunteer executive boards vote to adopt all policies and positions. Every position is based on facts, science, strategy and more than 30 years of conservation experience.
2Where does my membership and/or fundraiser contribution go?
All fundraising and donations in Oregon stays in Oregon. Of course, membership income does go to CCA National. Those funds, in turn are reinvested through various support programs that benefits Oregon's unique fisheries challenges. Examples are Regional Fisheries Consultant, Federal Lobbyist, Tide Magazine, Insurance, Audit Department and Legal Consultant all working for Oregon.
We are grateful for your support and pledge that we will do our best to use you membership dollars and donations wisely
3Does CCA employ biologists?
Oregon does not specifically hire biologists. however, CCA nationwide employs Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific fisheries consultants to monitor key recreational issues on national and regional levels. Additionally, a number of CCA state chapters employ biologists to deal with state fishery issues. CCA relies on data from state, federal and academic sources, but has supported and funded research (on both a state and national level) to provide greater insight into marine resource issues and problems.
4Does CCA employ lobbyists?
Yes. CCA has two registered lobbyists in Washington, D.C., and we currently retain as many as 17 state and federal professional lobbyists. CCA OREGON employs a lobbyist based in Salem, Oregon.
5How do I find out what CCA is doing to conserve marine resources legislatively and in the fisheries management arena?
There are several sources to find out CCA’s legislative involvement on both a state and federal level. Review TIDE Magazine TIDE-Bits, the CCA eNewsletter Lateral Lines, and The Ripple Effect for Pacific Northwest News. The Advocacy section of the CCA national web page and TIDE feature articles, national TIDE-Bits and columns are great sources for timely national updates. For updates on Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific fisheries issues, go to the CCA Newsroom on the national web site.
6Where do I get useful CCA chapter contact information?
Go to the "Find Your Chapter" section of the webpage. There is a listing for each chapter.
7I signed up a while ago. Where is my membership package?
Memberships are processed at CCA National. In order to put more of your money to work on conservation efforts, CCA utilizes bulk rate postage to distribute your membership package. Depending on time of year, processing time and the post office delivery schedule, arrival times vary. If you have waited more than six weeks, please call Oregon CCA at 971-300-0530, or email: info@CCAOregon.com.
8How can I help CCA?
The best way any member can help is to get involved on a local level. Call your state CCA office (Oregon 971-300-0530) and ask for a contact number for the volunteer or director in charge of a chapter near you and its meeting schedule. If there is not a local chapter, ask what you can do to start one.
Through local fundraising events, membership meetings and fishing tournaments, CCA state chapters plant their grass roots. This process enables you to become involved in the mechanism that makes CCA so successful on a local, state, and national level.
9What are some of CCA’s greatest accomplishments?
A list of CCA accomplishments can be found here
"Accomplishments" under "About Us" tab.
