Sultana Downrigging is operated by the Sultana Education Foundation (SEF) in partnership with more than a dozen partner nonprofits. Based in Chestertown, SEF provides Environmental Literacy programs certified by the Maryland State Department of Education for more than 13,000 PreK-12 students from 15 Maryland counties. By fostering an appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay, SEF works to create a community of individuals dedicated to preserving this irreplaceable treasure. Proceeds from Downrigging support SEF’s programs and the programs of the other participating nonprofits.