Positive Prints Initiative
Program Two Short Description
Positive Prints Initiative
During each project outing the children we mentor participate in efforts to restore local fisheries and their ecosystems. Our mentees learn that they can make a difference by leaving “positive prints,” whether it be properly handling fish, picking up trash, or by teaching others the importance of good stewardship!
How Program Two Works
Each project has a designated “Conservation Mentor” who implements the conservation piece of The Mayfly Project throughout the outings. There are at least three topics covered under our program: Catch and Release, Clean Rivers, and Contamination.
Catch and Release
Mentees are taught proper fish handling techniques and are educated on the value behind the practice of catch and release.
Clean Rivers
Approximately 40% of the rivers in the U.S. are too polluted for fishing and swimming. Fish need clean water to survive; therefore The Mayfly Project strives to leave the river better than we found it. Teaming up with Fishpond, all mentees are provided with micro trash bins to keep our trash contained!
Contamination
Scientists believe that aquatic invasive species are one of the greatest threats to America’s trout and salmon. We educate mentees about this expanding threat and develop appropriate “gear-hygiene” so that we do not contribute to the problem.
Program One Updates
Thank You to our DUN Sponsors!
Thank you to our Dun Sponsors for supporting TMP in 2022! Our Dun sponsors were a huge support for our 2022 projects! Huge thanks to Cortland, Loon Outdoors, Orvis, and Bass Pro for donating gear, providing a huge discount for our projects or giving monetarily....
Giving Tuesday, November 29th, 2022!!
Thank you for being an integral part of The Mayfly Project this year! When we say, "It takes a village," we truly mean it! This year we added 9 new projects and 106 new mentors, and served over 380 children in foster care! That's 1,900 days on the water this year,...
Interview with TMP Lead and Clinical Social Worker, Kimberly Cordero
Kimberly Cordero brought The Mayfly Project to Boise two years ago and is our lead mentor for this project. We are also honored to have her as a TMP sounding board to ensure we are creating safe projects for the kids we mentor nationally. Kimberly is not just a great...
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