Membership in the ASBPA is open to all who are interested in the protection, restoration and management of the shores and beaches of U.S. bays, harbors, oceans and great lakes. A majority of the membership is made up of coastal practitioners: engineers, scientists, planners, public officials, and others engaged in some phase of the management and operation of these important resources. ASBPA relies on many different types of members including governments, corporations, associations, educational institutions, libraries and individuals. The Association is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization; membership and donations are tax deductible.
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For the most rapid processing of your membership request, use our online membership registration and payment. You may also send a check with this completed 2021 Membership Form (PDF ~ 198 kb) to:
American Shore and Beach Preservation Association
Ken Gooderham, Billing
11940 Palba Way, #5102, Fort Myers, FL 33912.
PHONE: 239.938.6813
FAX: 239.362.9771
Membership Levels
Leadership Circle: $5000/$2500
Corporate, Industry, or Professional Association: $1,000
Governments: $500-$1,500 depending on size
Very small businesses, Non-profit Associations, Universities: $500
Individuals / Libraries
International
Leadership Circle: $5000/$2500
- Coastal Champion: $5,000
Anyone can be a Coastal Champion, but we encourage corporations with coastal revenue of $5 million annually; and governments receiving
federal funding of $5 million in a given year for coastal projects to join as a coastal champion.
Benefits:
Being a part of the only organization that advocates for healthy coastlines
Up to 20 printed copies of Shore & Beach (no fee for 10 international addresses)
Unlimited email addresses for ASBPA e-publications
Up to 20 discounted registrations for conferences
Top priority for exhibit opportunities at ASBPA events
One free Summit AND one free Conference registration.
Includes 2 chapter supplements
Free business-card size ad in four issues of Shore & Beach
Recognition at all ASBPA events (i.e. listing in conference programs)
Recognition in annual report
25% reduced rate for associated individual memberships above the basic 20
Annual special event invitation
One dedicated email to all ASBPA members (ASBPA gets editorial approval of message).
- Coastal Steward: $2,500
Anyone can be a Coastal Steward, but we encourage corporations with coastal revenue of $2.5 million annually; and governments receiving
federal funding of $2.5 million in a given year for coastal projects to join as a coastal steward.
Benefits:
Being a part of the only organization that advocates for healthy coastlines
Up to 10 printed copies of Shore & Beach (no fee for 5 international addresses)
Up to 10 discounted registrations for conferences
Unlimited email addresses for ASBPA e-publications
One free Summit OR Conference registration.
Includes 1 chapter supplement
Top priority for exhibit opportunities at ASBPA events
Free business-card size ad in 2 issues of Shore & Beach
Recognition at all ASBPA events (ie., listing in conference programs)
Recognition in annual report
25% reduced rate for associated individual memberships above the
basic 10.
Annual special event invitation
Corporate, Industry, or Professional Association: $1,000
Add-Ons:
Chapter supplement +$50 (per chapter)
International +$50 per address (+$75 if print S&B)
Chapter supplement +$50 (per chapter)
International +$50 per address (+$75 if print S&B)
Benefits include:
- Being a part of the only organization that advocates for healthy coastlines
- Up to 5 print copies of Shore & Beach
- Up to 5 email addresses for ASBPA e-publications
- Up to 5 discounted registrations for conferences
- Priority for exhibit opportunities at ASBPA events
- Link from ASBPA web site to member’s site
- Free professional services ad in one issue of “Coastal Voice”
- Recognition in annual report
- Listing in ASBPA publications and reduced rate for advertising if dues paid by Jan. 1.
- $10 off individual memberships for staff/members.
Governments: $500-$1,500 depending on size
Levels:
- Up to 25,000 population: $500
- 25,001 to 50,000 population: $750
- 50,001 to 100,000 population: $850
- 100,000 to 250,000 population: $1,000
- Over 250,000 population: $1,500
Benefits include:
- Being a part of the only organization that advocates for healthy coastlines
- Up to 5 print copies of Shore & Beach
- Up to 5 email addresses for ASBPA e-publications
- Up to 5 discounted registrations for conferences
- Priority for exhibit opportunities at ASBPA events
- Link from ASBPA web site to member’s site
- Recognition in annual report
- Listing in ASBPA publications and reduced rate for advertising if dues paid by Jan. 1.
- $10 off individual memberships for staff/members.
Very small businesses, Non-profit Associations, Universities: $500
(Very small business: <=6 employees)
Add-Ons:
Chapter supplement +$30 (per chapter)
International +$50 per address (+$75 if print S&B)
Benefits include:
- Being a part of the only organization that advocates for healthy coastlines
- Up to 3 total print copies of Shore & Beach
- Up to 3 total email addresses for ASBPA e-publications
- Up to 3 total discounted registrations for conferences
- Link from ASBPA web site to member’s site
- Recognition in annual report
- Listing in ASBPA publications and reduced rate for advertising if dues paid by Jan. 1.
Individuals / Libraries
Levels:
- U.S. individual regular: $120
- U.S. library: $120
- International individual regular: $175 ($150 e-membership)
- International library: $195
- New Professional e-membership: $60
- Student e-membership: $30
Add-Ons:
Chapter supplement +$10 (per chapter)
International +$75
Benefits include:
- Being a part of the only organization that advocates for healthy coastlines
- One print and/or electronic subscription to Shore & Beach
- One address for monthly e-newsletters
- Discounted registration fees for conference, summit, and events (e.g., webinars, short course)
International
Levels:
- International individual: $175 (US dollars)
- International library: $195 (US dollars)
- International individual e-membership: $150 (US dollars)
Benefits include:
- Being a part of the only organization that advocates for healthy coastlines
- One print subscription to Shore & Beach (electronic access TBD)
- Unlimited addresses for monthly e-newsletters (Library)
- Discounted registration fees for conference, summit, and events (e.g., webinars, short course)
Additional Support
As a non-profit science and advocacy organization, ASBPA is almost entirely funded by our members—through dues, sponsorships and conference fees. In addition to your membership, please financially support ASBPA in the following ways:
Make a contribution
Your special tax deductible contribution directly supports the science and technology, government affairs, and education and outreach work of ASBPA. Give a gift today via PayPal.
Donate to Morrough P. O’Brien Fund
The Morrough P. O’Brien fund is special dedicated fund that provides student scholarships every year to undergrad or graduate students in a coastal field. 100% of your tax deductible donation amount will go to help the next generation of coastal scientists and engineers.
Sponsor a Conference or Summit
Conference and summit sponsors help defray the cost of our events, keeping individual registrations affordable and supporting the peer to peer education provided by these events. Additionally, sponsors are recognized by ASBPA in all conference materials and get their brand and products in front of hundreds of influential coastal practitioners and decision-makers. For more information on how to sponsor, please visit our conference page.
ASBPA Tax Information
View our 2018 Form 990 (PDF ~ 400kb )
View our 2017 Form 990 (PDF ~ 429kb)
View our 2016 Form 990 (PDF – 441kb)
View our 2015 Form 990 (PDF – 437kb)
View our 2014 Form 990 (PDF – 457kb)
View our 2013 Form 990 (PDF – 444kb)