Project Healing Waters - Fly Fishing Recovery Treatment for Military Vets

Project Healing Waters is a non profit organization dedicated to helping both active duty military and military veterans with physical and emotional rehabilitation through fly fishing. The project was formed by Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited and started as a program just for military members and vets in the Washington, DC area. It has since spread out to a nation wide program.

According to the project’s mission statement, the goal of the program is to “rekindle the participants’ appreciation and enthusiasm for a wide variety of fly fishing outings.” All of the travel expenses, training, and equipment are provided at no cost to the participants. The program is actively seeking donations to continue to expand the program. Fly fishing enthusiasts can also help out by purchasing their equipment through Project Healing Waters via their website. The program operates through the aid of volunteers who give up their time to provide training, transportation, and other vital roles in the operation. Their website indicates that these individuals include professional fishing guides and educators as well as experienced fishermen. They are also sponsored by a number of generous angling and outdoor outfitters, and a list of these sponsors is available at their website.

Their website hosts a wealth of information on the program, include very tasteful and inspiring videos, news, events calendar, and links to a couple of related blogs. The official Project Healing Waters Website is provided below.

Great to see such a positive program having such success at reaching people who could use a little fun

http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/