WFFC Foundation Competitors

**Named a USA Top Workplace in 2023** For a century, National Parks Conservation Association has been a powerful independent voice working to strengthen and protect America's favorite places. Through our nationwide network of offices and with our nearly 1.6 million members and supporters, we speak up for our more than 400 landscapes, seashores, cultural and historic places--whether in communities or on Capitol Hill. And we are inspiring the next generation of national park visitors to care for them just as much as we do.

Project Healing Waters – More Than Just Fly Fishing For many Veterans, the hardest battles don’t happen downrange. They happen when the uniform comes off, in the quiet moments, when the mission is gone, and the weight of service lingers. At Project Healing Waters, we don’t just teach fly fishing. We rebuild purpose. We reconnect Veterans to a community. We get them back in the fight. Fly fishing isn’t just a hobby, it’s a tool. A tool for healing, for connection, for finding peace in the places that once felt unreachable. PHW provides hands-on instruction, gear, and outings, all free of charge, so Veterans can get back to something real. Something that pulls them out of isolation and into the wild, surrounded by people who understand. We work directly with VA hospitals, military bases, and community partners across the country to reach Veterans where they are. Whether it’s a warrior transitioning from service, a Veteran battling PTSD, or someone just looking for a reason to get outside again, PHW is there. This isn’t just about fly fishing. It’s about saving lives, restoring confidence, and proving that the best days aren’t behind us, they’re still out there. Veterans, donors, volunteers, there’s a place for you here. Let’s get to work.

We bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. Trout Unlimited is North America's leading coldwater fisheries conservation organization, with more than 300,000 members dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Our volunteers contribute more than 700,000 hours a year on projects that make fishing better. When interacting on our social channels, please be respectful and abide by our community guidelines: www.tu.org/community-guidelines.