Maryland Watermen's Association
Maryland Watermen's Association
Founded in 1973, the Maryland Watermen’s Association is a non-profit organization the represents the interest of commercial fishermen, seafood processors, wholesalers and ancillary businesses in the seafood industry throughout the state of Maryland.
For over 40 years, MWA has worked tirelessly to ensure a future for independent watermen and seafood businesses throughout the state of Maryland. Since our inception, we have worked with local and state legislatures and departments to ensure that regulations and laws are not only fair to our industry, but would help ensure the future of our state’s many fisheries and limit negative effects to the environment. We also work with industry-led groups to help improve the health of Maryland’s waterways, which includes the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay in its watershed.
The MWA appreciates the generosity of all who have donated to the “Fish Fund”. Your money helps in the fight to keep fisheries alive in Maryland waters and to preserve the right of commercial fishermen (net, hook & line, tongers, divers, crabbers, and more) to earn a living on the Chesapeake Bay and her tributaries. Funds donated are used to finance lobbying efforts such as letter writing campaigns and other tools to educate elected officials, bureaucrats, and the general public on the importance of commercial fisheries. Those interested in contributing may send donations to the MWA, 1805A Virginia Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. For more information call 410-216-6610. As a thank you, MWA has compiled this list of donors to bring to the attention of others their support and concern for commercial fishing in Maryland. If you made a donation but your name is not included below, please call the MWA office so that we can add it to this list. Thank you very much