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
We’re Thankful for YOU!
As the founders of The Mayfly Project, our belief in the power of fly fishing and mentorship grows exponentially every season because of the wonderful leads and mentors joining our teams. The village of TMP is held together by our leads and mentors who make the time...
Virginia Department of Wildlife Services Support!
Our Virginia Projects were thrilled to receive grant support from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources this season! Because of their generosity, we were able to introduce fly fishing, teach our conservation initiative, and make the outdoors more accessible...
Annual Buy a Fly Fundraiser is Live!!!
Join us for our Annual Buy a Fly Online Fundraiser !!! From Sep 29th to Oct 31st, purchase a fly/flies and receive free chances to win awesome prizes! Purchase Options: Select the item you would like to try to win and then purchase the flies associated with that...
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