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- EDUCATION
- ANGLER R3
- CONSERVATION 
- RESEARCH
- EVALUATION




AREA members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, cooperation, science, research, information dissemination, restoration, evaluation, management, recognition, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. By joining AREA, you have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. You will have opportunities to participate in conferences and seminars and enjoy daily dialogue with aquatic scientists and leaders from all walks of life.  AREA members share professional experience; share a positive reputation with legislators and local groups alike; and members are able to get in on the ground floor of legislation, current developments, technical and research projects, and access vast amounts of information.

Sponsorship

Strengthening your business image is one of the most valuable benefits of a sponsorship through AREA. Customers love brands that care about spreading positive messages and helping community. Linking your business to a worthy cause can draw lasting support and media attention. AREA provides sponsors the opportunity for visibility and outreach in two ways: AREA annual sponsor ($100) which includes your logo and web address on our website; and AREA biennial conference sponsor offering a wide range of unique opportunities during the conference. 

Membership  Categories

Regular ($25) Membership for Aquatic Education and Angler Education coordinators of state, federal and local agencies, or any individual whose professional activities embrace aquatic resource education and the purposes of the Association.

Retiree ($10) Membership for individuals retired from their career or formal association with Aquatic Resources Education but who wish to participate in communication and conference activities of the AREA.

Student ($10) Membership for university level students with an interest in Aquatic Resources Education who wish to participate in communication and conference activities of the AREA.

Organization Membership for an agency, department or organization which provides Aquatic Resource and/or Angler education programs and activities. 01-05 members, $100 annually; 06-10 members, $200 annually; 11-15 members, $300 annually.

AREA Sponsor ($100) Membership for organizations or firms such as tackle manufacturers, trade organizations, industry representatives, outdoor publishers, and similar, which provide support to AREA and its programs and activities. (Representatives of these sponsors may also be regular members of the organization upon registration and payment of dues. Conference Sponsors will refer to the AREA biennial conference site for details on AREA conference exhibit space and conference registration.)


LEARN FROM OTHER AQUATIC EDUCATORS

AREA Message System

AREA offers its members continuing news, information and breaking items that impact and effect aquatic programs.  Members freely share activities, notices, supplier details, and more with each other.  The messaging service is a benefit of your AREA membership.   We encourage you to share our name with your colleagues and suppliers and share that AREA is deeply involved with and has the ears of a broad group of Federal, state and local influencers.  AREA contacts are listed on this page. Please reach out anytime.


About us

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more fluid, organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic concerns. Members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, science, research, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. Members have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. 

AREA members participate in a national effort toward angler and aquatic education, angler R3, outreach, resource conservation, research, program evaluation, and similar functions related to aquatic education and angler R3 programs. AREA members can participate in the national biennial conference and regional meetings / updates.

Become a member

By joining AREA, you have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. You will have opportunities to participate in conferences and seminars and enjoy daily dialogue with aquatic scientists and leaders from all walks of life.  AREA members share professional experience; and members are able to get in on the ground floor of innovations in aquatic and angler education and angler R3.
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