Friends of the Pecos National Historical Park
Grants Awarded
Friends of the Pecos National Historical Park is developing a fly-fishing education program for middle and high school students in rural New Mexico, focusing on conservation and river ecology. This initiative will enhance participants' knowledge of fly fishing while fostering awareness about climate change and ecosystem stewardship, ultimately benefiting both the youth and the local community's relationship with the Pecos River. Collaborating with local educational and environmental organizations, the program will feature a mix of classroom and outdoor experiences, leading to hands-on fishing outings.
The Friends of Pecos National Historical Park is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and assisting the mission of the park.
The goals of the Friends are:
- To cultivate a general membership of people and organizations eager and willing to help support the work of the park.
- To develop projects in cooperation with the Park staff.
- To raise funds for purposes identified by Park staff and mutually agreed to by the Friends.
- To serve as a liaison between the Park, surrounding communities, and appropriate organizations.