I love it when big businesses give back to local communities, be it in local organizations, our youth in local communities, or conservation groups such as SEA. For any of you who do not know much about SEA, Saltwater-fisheries Enhancement Association (SEA) is a non-profit (501)(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the conservation and preservation of our saltwater resources for the benefit of recreational users. SEA was formed in late 2000 as a grassroots organization focusing on raising money locally to address issues and support projects benefiting the inshore and offshore saltwater resources of the Coastal Bend of Texas.
SEA has grown through the support of individuals, businesses and industry to become an effective voice for the recreational angler with members serving on Texas Parks and Wildlifes Sea Grass Task Force and Trout Work Group, representing recreational stakeholders.
SEA has been involved in issues including the regulation of floating cabins, the elimination of the retention of guide limits and adjustments in daily and slot limits on Spotted Sea Trout. SEA monitors regulatory proposals affecting the saltwater fishery providing information to members and soliciting feedback to establish positions reflecting the interest of SEA members.
SEA has supported saltwater fisheries management through contributions to Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries and Enforcement Divisions in excess of $290,000. Research efforts have been supported by contributions of $263,000, with the majority of these funds directed at developing spawning and rearing procedures for Flounder at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. SEA recognizes the importance of public awareness and education in facilitating effective management practices and focuses heavily on youth events to promote a better understanding of our saltwater fishery by tomorrows anglers and leaders.
SEA was founded on the premise of raising local money for local projects and this premise has been extended to a Chapter in San Antonio. SEA San Antonio directs funds derived from their annual fund raiser to projects in the areas they fish and provide educational opportunities for the youth of San Antonio. This same principal is being considered for Austin and Victoria
SEA remains a grassroots organization with direction determined by the membership. Input and suggestions are both encouraged and appreciated and determine the priorities for the organization.
So, Chili's Restaurant located in Corpus Christi, Texas on SPID and Staples (5542 SPID) will be hosting us for two nights for a fund raiser. Monday, February 7, 2011 and Tuesday, February 22, 2011. I have attached the coupons with this article. Print them off and hand them out to your friends and family. On those evenings between 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, 10% of your dinner ticket will come back to SEA. We all go out to eat so why not plan on visiting either or both nights at Chili's and give back to SEA too. You must have a coupon for it to be counted. If you can not open the attachment, please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I can email it to you. Remember, you can hand them out to all of your family and friends too! Enjoy!!
