The Southeastern Aquatic Resources Partnership Steering Committee is responsible for providing guidance and direction for the SARP program; for providing authorization for collection and expenditure of funds for the program, including grants; and for general supervision and administration of the program through the SARP Coordinator.  This Committee was established by the SEAFWA but SEAFWA does not appoint the Committee members and there are several entities on the Committee from marine and other agencies.  However, most Committee members, as well as contributions, are from SEAFWA member agencies.