Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is a leading nonprofit (501c 3) in the area of therapeutic outdoor recreation, using the sport of fly fishing as an intervention. The restorative healing powers of nature and the outdoors are well-documented: for our Veteran and military participants, the Camaraderie, Connectedness, and community found in our programs, alongside the symbiotic relationship between veteran and volunteer, directly correlates to an increased sense of belonging, resilience, and post-traumatic growth; Servicing Military Active Duty and Veterans with a service-connected disability rating, always at no cost to the veteran. PHWFF Erie Program is 100% volunteer based leadership, meaning more of your money goes directly to support the mission of serving those who have given so much to our great nation.  

PHWFF helps active duty military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, rod building, and fishing outing/trips.