Two step process: Register, then pay.
Payment can be made with a charge or debit card online at checkout through the link 'Pay Online Now' or later, through the link 'Invoice Me.' If you are invoiced, you will receive your invoice to your email address. FORWARD it to your payment officer because it has the link to pay online with a card. Or you can issue checks to Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) and send by mail to: Sarah Chabaane, Aquatic Education Coordinator
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
1000 Assembly Street Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: 803-360-9846 Email: chabaanes@dnr.sc.gov
AREA 2022 Refund Policy
75% refund through August 25, 2022
50% refund from August 26 through September 22, 2022
No refund beginning September 23, 2022
Training Registration Fees (Early/Late)
Student/Retiree $225/$275
AREA Member $350/$400
AREA Non-member $425/$475
Daily Registration $200 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Early reduced fee registration through August 7, 2022
Regular registration fee August 8 through September 24, 2022
Meal Details
Continental breakfast and a lunch each day included Two evening meals included Tuesday "Dinner on your own" and Thursday "Dinner on your own" at Mt. Rushmore are on you
Guest Registration Fee Your guest can join you for a few events. The fee is $100 each guest and is invoiced separately. Read More/Guest Registration is Open
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About AREA
We are dedicated to promoting, through sound educational practices, stewardship and responsible use of aquatic resources, fisheries and habitats to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic education efforts. Incorporated in 1994, AREA launched an unprecedented national effort to join forces of all levels of experts, scientists, technicians, aquatic professionals, and organizations dedicated to aquatic conservation and fishing participation.
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.