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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animals, Environment, Fisheries Resources, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Pollution Abatement & Control, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: Cumberland valley trout unlimited supports cold water conservation and education, improves stream access and habitat, and preserves and protects streams throughout the cumberland valley of pennsylvania.
Programs: Cumberland valley trout unlimited (cvtu) sponsored trout in the classroom programs in 12 different schools; assisted the teachers and students in setting up the program and at periodic intervals presented educational information to heighten student awareness for cold water conservation programs. Cvtu also provided substantial support the rivers youth conservation and fly fishing camp. Thirty two students attended the camp, and cvtu volunteers participated in all phases of the week long cold water conservation instruction.
cumberland valley trout unlimited sponsored a project healing waters program in harrisburg, pa. Project healing waters is focused on providing rehabilitation opportunities for returning veterans through exposure to fly fishing and outing to local trout streams. Cvtu volunteers participated in monthly meetings, fly tying sessions, and outings throughout the year. Acting as guides, cvtu volunteers devote their time to giving instruction to veterans and provide a healing environment to assist returning veterans is dealing with various physical and mental issues related to their service to our country.