Rhode Island Commercial Rod and Reel Association
Mission Statement
- To engage in activities that promote both the economic and biological health of Rhode Island marine fisheries
- To support and encourage the passage of prudent legislation that promotes and protects the viability of the economics of our association member’s commercial activity and to actively oppose legislation that does not support these objectives.
- To promote and assist in effective enforcement of RI Marine Fisheries regulations
- To investigate, experiment and expend efforts to expand and share knowledge of our fisheries in any manner that enhances the probability of our member’s success in their commercial endeavors.
- To fund any necessary action to protect our members from unfair or unreasonable restrictions on our ability to maintain the economic viability of our businesses.
- To provide a forum for the interchange of information, ideas and viewpoints of our members.