The
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
Foundation

RISAA Foundation

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to preserve our marine fisheries, the sponsorship of educational and public awareness programs, environmental protection, restoration projects, and youth activity programs that foster recreational fishing, safety and conservation.

Make a tax-deductible contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation.  A special IRS receipt will be sent to you.

The Foundation continues to help fund community, public access and marine fisheries projects, and donors can be assured that their contributions are used wisely.  Any funds expended by the Foundation must satisfy strict IRS 501(c)(3) rules.

SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
  • Take-A-Kid Fishing Days
  • JASON Expedition teacher training progam
  • Narragansett Bay Journal publication
  • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration
  • Sea Grant Cooperative Research projects
  • Fishway construction/reconstruction
  • Eel Grass planting
  • Salt marsh restoration
  • Public Access adoption programs
  • Public education programs and seminars
  • Scholarship Awards
  • Fish Tag & Release programs
  • Kickemuit River Herring Run construction
  • Salmon In The Classroom Project, Westerly Middle School
  • National Environthon - Coventry HS Team trip
  • Blackstone River fish ladders construction
  • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
Click for a contribution form that you can print out