Updates from Alan

Announcement: Colorado Veteran Benefits Update for 2025

Exciting news for Colorado veterans! The Colorado Veteran Benefits Update for 2025 highlights new and improved benefits, including:

• Free State Park Access: Veterans with a 50% disability rating can apply for a Disabled Veteran (DV) License Plate to enjoy all 42 Colorado State Parks without annual registration fees.

• Lifetime Fishing & Small Game License: The eligibility requirement has dropped from 60% to 50% VA Disability Rating for a free lifetime combination license.

• Convenient Digital Access: Use the My CPW App to store hunting and fishing licenses, track preference points, and access regulations on the go.

• Free Lifetime National Park Pass: All veterans are now eligible for free lifetime access to National Parks.

Don't miss out on these fantastic updates! Check out the full details now: [CO Veterans Benefits Update for 2025]

Flyfishing Shows, Volunteer Appreciation, and The Fly Fishing Film Tour

The first two months of the year contain the usual cast of characters and here is what to expect. 

• Our annual Volunteer appreciation meeting will be Feb 1st this year at the 21C library.  Please come see what our 2025 plans look like as we celebrate our volunteer service contribution. This gives you a chance to get out of the house and meet up with our national and local leadership teams. Lunch will be catered.  

• The Fly Fishing show at the Gaylord Hotel was moved back a month to Feb 21-22-23 and we will be sharing a booth with our front range programs, Denver and Water Valley.  Please come by and see us.  They have military discounts for admission.  We will not be attending the International Sportsmens Expo this year as the fly fishing booths have reduced numbers over the past few years. 

• And the F3T Film tour at the Stargazers Theater is scheduled for Feb. 16th.  Project Healing Waters has been a benefactor for this annual findraiser for a number of years and we thank Angler’s Covey and the Morning Hatch Fund for their generosity in our community.  For information and to purchase tickets, please go here… 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour - Angler's Covey

Program Lead | Alan Boatz

Contact: alan.boatz@projecthealingwaters.org

Alan oversees the COS PHW program, guiding the program’s mission of supporting veterans through fly fishing. He ensures all teams work collaboratively to provide exceptional experiences for participants.