With social distancing and other protective measures in place because of COVID-19, it’s hard to know how to help our friends and loved ones. Yet in these uncertain times, it’s even more important to connect with people.

Combat veterans are more at risk

Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed each March. It was established 3 decades ago to educate the public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of persons with brain injuries and their families.

What Is TBI?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is

Rivers of Recovery (RoR) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Cornell University’s Department of Natural Resources (WWRx Tidball Lab) to expand our research on fly fishing as an effective treatment for PTSD, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), depression and anxiety disorders for Veterans.

While fly fishing’s positive effects on Veteran recovery

Starting today and running through Nov. 11, 2019, veterans, active-duty troops and Guard and Reserve members can get a one-year Amazon Prime membership for $79 — that’s $40 off the regular price.

AND if you already have an account, you can renew your Prime membership at the lower rate. To sign up for the discount, Amazon

The best part of participating in a Rivers of Recovery program is our vets go home with all the basic gear they need to keep fly fishing when they get home.

But our participants often find that they’ve caught the

The Stars & Stripes Charity Fishing Tournament was held June 13-14, 2019, in Newburg, Maryland. All proceeds from the event directly benefited Rivers of Recovery.

Mid River Guide Service hosted the tournament. Rivers

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) recently interviewed Rivers of Recovery leaders about the need for public lands access. It’s a topic of particular importance for programs like RoR.

Access to public lands is vital for programs like Rivers of Recovery to

Perhaps no one has a better understanding of the intricacies of fly fishing—and why it’s such a powerful way to heal from trauma—than the people who share their love of the sport with our veterans.

Alan E. Olsen received the Bronze Star for his service in the U.S. Army during WWII. He shared his experience with other veterans on our recent Michigan trip.

Alan E. Olsen has seen history with his own eyes. From the Battle of the Bulge

Rivers of Recovery held its annual Arkansas trip May 9-12, 2019, on the White River.

The trip was made possible by Arkansas community members, who helped raise funds to support the Rivers of Recovery program for combat veterans in the region.

Spearheaded by our own Levi Crawford—former RoR participant and current RoR marketing director—the trip built