As Congress debates the country’s annual budget for 2026, policymakers need to hear directly from their constituents about why national marine sanctuaries are critical to the districts and states they have been elected to represent. This is where we need YOU to help us go full steam ahead!

This year’s National Marine Sanctuary District Days will mobilize marine sanctuary constituents across the country and provide the tools to necessary to advocate for America’s national marine sanctuaries to their elected representatives and staff in their own districts and states.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will provide all the resources needed for you to have successful meetings with your members of congress. By participating in this event, you can ensure that your voice is heard during a critical time for national marine sanctuaries in the federal funding process. Fill out the form to the right to help us turn the tide for congressional funding and sound policies for our national marine sanctuaries.