The Friends of Jug Bay (Friends) is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1986 to support and promote the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The Friends fosters activities that increase public appreciation and understanding of the natural environment of Jug Bay and the Patuxent River watershed. The Friends currently has over 900 members.
The Friends receives funds to support the programs at the Sanctuary. These funds come from:
- Membership dues
- Donations
- Grants
- Fund raisers
- Sale of merchandise
