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NH Seacoast Non-Profit Annual Fund Raiser

This is my first time using Portsmouth Patch.  I am doing so because I would like our NH seacoast community to know about a local non-profit and their annual fund raiser.

Three Rivers Stocking Association (TRSA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to a ‘community first’ approach.  Specifically,  we raise money, we buy trout, and then stock the trout in our local rivers (Cocheco, Lamprey, Isinglass, and now Exeter).   Stocking fish may not sound that important, but without any doubt, I can tell you that our program has a positive impact on our communities.  For instance, there are other non-profit groups that hold fishing events for women and cancer survivors on these rivers.  In addition, there are several on-going ecological studies held by UNH and local high schools. We have anglers from all over New England visiting our community and contributing to our local economy.  Lastly, we now have more families/youth’s recreating and learning more about our environment; and most importantly, learning the value of investing in our community.      

TRSA is a 501(c)3 and our tax ID number is 30-0477212.  We are looking for donations that will help raise money.  Our annual Fall Fund Raiser will be held on the 3rd week of September, in Dover, NH.  To learn more about TRSA, please visit www.firstcastflyfishing.blogspot.com or www.3riversstocking.blogspot.com We accept any donations (new, used, fishing items, non-fishing items, gifts for all people and all ages).  If you decide to make a donation, please remember that First Cast Fly Fishing (me) will provide FREE fly fishing/casting lessons.  Donations can be mailed to me or I can pick them up in person. (please contact me for my US Postal address)

Call us crazy, but we believe that catching a fish provides an educational value and helps create a healthy sustainable community. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

Mark Foley

First Cast Fly Fishing – Founder/Instructor

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