Orvis donates 5% of pre-tax profits annually to organizations that protect fish and wildlife habitat. Over the last ten years, we've donated nearly $10 million to these organizations, including Trout Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy, Coastal Conservation Association, Ducks Unlimited, The Conservation Fund, Ruffed Grouse Society, and The Atlantic Salmon Fund.
For some projects, Orvis receives matching funds from other conservation and wildlife organizations that can triple or even quadruple the amount of your donation. Donations are received from mailed contributions, or from our Round Up for Conservation program. Learn more about how Round Up for Conservation works.
Below are descriptions of active projects for 2008 and links to recently completed past projects.
Penobscot River Restoration Project
The restoration of the Penobscot River is an historical large-scale effort to remove both the Great Works and the Veazie Dams and to decommission and build a state-of-the-art fish bypass around Howland Dam. As a result of the Penobscot project, for the first time in nearly 200 years, hundreds of miles of habitat along the Penobscot and its tributaries will be re-opened for unobstructed travel on the river. Your contribution will be matched by Orvis and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, to triple your contribution. Our goal is to raise $150,000 with your help.
Teton Creek Restoration Project
The Teton Creek Restoration Project is a collaborative effort with Friends of the Teton River, landowners and local, state, and federal stakeholders on Teton Creek aimed at turning Teton Creek back into a productive spawning ground and migratory route for Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Your contribution will be matched by Orvis and the National Fish and Wlidlife Foundation, tripling your donation. Our goal is to raise $90,000 with your help.
Casting for Recovery
Fly fishing has more benefits than you may know of - Orvis and our customers raise over $50,000 annually to help breast cancer survivors heal through the sport and experience of fly fishing. Casting for Recovery retreats have already served 1,200 survivors in the US and Canada. Orvis will match your contribution to this group.
Tiger Guard Program to Restore the Indo-Chinese Tiger in Cambodia
Tiger Guards serve as the first and most critical line of defense for protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly in Cambodia’s Dry Forest Landscape, home to the Indo-Chinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti). Help restore the Indo-Chinese tiger population in Cambodia by joining with The Orvis Company and World Wildlife Fund in the fight against illegal poaching. Your contribution will be matched by Orvis to double your contribution. Please join us in reaching our goal of raising $60,000 to restore this proud species.
 The Trout Unlimited Clothing Collection
For almost 50 years, Orvis and Trout Unlimited have worked together to protect trout habitat all over the world. Orvis and TU have joined together again to create a unique line of Trout Unlimited logowear. Trout Unlimited will receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this special collection.
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