Welcome to the Official Site of The Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative
The Return of Maryland's Reefs- Click for background on the importance of artificial reefs to the Chesapeake Bay and the sport fishing industry and for details about the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI) and why your support is needed.
Buy A Ton- Click to make your tax-deductible contribution to MARI. All donations less bank charges and credit card fees go directly to reef projects approved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) after consultation with the Artificial Reef Committee and the Sport Fish and Tidal Fish Advisory Commissions. Donations can also be mailed to CCA MD, 101 Ridgely Ave, Ste 12-A, Annapolis, MD 21401. Make checks payable to CCA MD and put MARI in the memo section.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)- Read the MOU between the Department of Natural Resources and the Coastal Conservation Association. This is the framework for the funding arrangement for MARI.
Media Gallery- Links to news coverage about MARI and artificial reef projects in Maryland. |