We start advertising in late January for the March event. Last year we had about 350 participants who raised $20,000. This year our goal is to have 450 participants with a goal of $30,000 raised.
This event really makes good use of the county parks. This is very family-oriented. We encourage people to bring out the whole family to enjoy the day in the park.
Everyone must follow the (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission) laws. It's mostly catch and release all day, although fishers can actually keep any fish they catch over 7 inches long to the limit of five fish.
Honestly, I think this is a great event because it's a community thing. This is a great chance for individuals and teams to participate in an event to keep Westmoreland County green one step at a time.