The Sustainable Angler

The Sustainable Angler
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The Sustainable Angler

Welcome to "The Sustainable Angler" podcast! My name is Rick Crawford and I am the President of the sustainable business consultancy, Emerger Strategies, Founder of the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance and host + creator of The Sustainable Angler podcast. The Sustainable Angler is a podcast about fishing, conservation, and sustainability. Rick interviews fishing guides, artists, writers, conservationists, and business pioneers who share inspiring stories, educate listeners on important topics that impact our fisheries, and provide actionable steps you can take to protect what you love! If you like what you're hearing, give the show a follow to stay current with our latest episodes and thanks for listening! Also, for additional content and The Sustainable Angler merchandise, visit www.TheSustainableAngler.com.

  1. EP 68. Gene Gilliland, National Conservation Director at B.A.S.S.

    FEB 21

    EP 68. Gene Gilliland, National Conservation Director at B.A.S.S.

    In this episode, we dive into the world of bass fishing with the Bass Angler Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), the largest fishing organization in the world with over half a million members. Founded in 1968 by Ray Scott, B.A.S.S. has been a driving force behind professional bass fishing, youth involvement, and conservation efforts. I sit down with Gene Gilliland, who is a nationally renowned fisheries biologist and the National Conservation Director at B.A.S.S. to explore key challenges in bass fisheries management, from invasive species and aquatic plant control to the surprising impacts of climate change on bass populations. We discuss the balance between recreational use and habitat preservation, habitat restoration in aging reservoirs, and the importance of angler involvement in protecting our waters.

    55 min
  2. EP 67. Josh Jenkins, R&D Manager at Scientific Anglers

    JAN 23

    EP 67. Josh Jenkins, R&D Manager at Scientific Anglers

    In today’s episode, I’m joined by Josh Jenkins, Research and Development Manager for Scientific Anglers, and we dive into an important topic: sustainable packaging. We’ll discuss the innovative steps Scientific Anglers has taken to reduce its environmental impact, the challenges and opportunities in moving toward more sustainable materials, and what this means for the future of the fly fishing industry. Thank you for tuning in—and Be sure to check out TheSustainableAngler.com for some sweet TSA merch, and if you enjoy the podcast, an absolutely free way to your support is by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The Sustainable Angler is brought to you by Emerger Strategies, and A New Earth Project - The Sustainability Initiative of Atlantic Packaging.

    41 min
  3. EP 66. Rebecca Haynes, VP National Audubon Society

    11/21/2024

    EP 66. Rebecca Haynes, VP National Audubon Society

    Did you know that South Carolina has a long history of conservation? In fact, conservation is baked into our constitution and Audubon South Carolina continues that legacy today by working with policy makers and land owners to support habitat conservation and restoration in our state with bird- and climate- friendly forestry. Additionally, Audubon South Carolina owns and manages 30,000 acres of land at Beidler Forest and Silver Bluff where they work on longleaf pine restoration, natural climate solutions, and provide an example for other land owners for how to manage their own land. That’s why I am stoked to share my interview with Rebecca Haynes who is the Executive Director at Audubon South Carolina, and Vice President at National Audubon Society. We take a deep dive into the environmental threats to birds, such as climate change and habitat loss, which contributes to the global trend in biodiversity loss, and Rebecca shares all the good work Audubon SC is doing to protect and restore habitat for birds and other species. I hope you enjoy!

    57 min
  4. EP 65. Steve Duda

    10/31/2024

    EP 65. Steve Duda

    Storytellers have a unique ability to engage and captivate their audience, which is a critical skillset to have when it comes to saving the planet, which is why I am stoked to share my interview with Steve Duda who is a writer and the former editor of the Fly Fish Journal, and today is the Head of Fish Tales at Patagonia. In this episode we discuss his new book, River Songs:, the role of storytelling when it comes to deadbeat dams, climate change, and why fly anglers are often the tip of the spear when it comes to activism. Steve also shares stories from the late and legendary John Gierach and I hope you enjoy!

    1h 6m
  5. EP 64. Eddie Nickens

    08/29/2024

    EP 64. Eddie Nickens

    Hunters and anglers have a long history of fighting for access, protection and the conservation of America’s bountiful natural resources, and today, our fisheries face multiple threats from overfishing, nutrient pollution, plastic pollution, habitat degradation, and climate change. In this episode I interview T. Edward Nickens, who is a New York Times best-selling author and award-winning journalist that I am lucky to call a friend. We discuss Eddie’s writing background and new biography of Flip Pallot, environmental threats to our fisheries, the power of storytelling to effect change, and what you can you do as an individual to protect what you love. Be sure to check out the website, www.TheSustainableAngler.com to read blog posts, get caught up on previous episodes and show your support for the podcast The Sustainable Angler is available anywhere you listen to podcasts, and also airing Saturday’s at 2 PM on Charleston's first and only community supported radio station, Ohm Radio, 96.3 FM. The Sustainable Angler podcast is brought to you by Emerger Strategies, and A New Earth Project - The Sustainability Initiative of Atlantic Packaging. Special thanks to Eddie for everything he is doing to protect what we all love! If you enjoy the podcast, an absolutely free way to support the show is by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’s a chance to tell me what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. I’ll also mention that there is also some The Sustainable Angler merchandise available on the website that have been thoughtfully procured and packaged with zero plastic, organic cotton, and cotton that is made 100% from dirt to shirt in North Carolina! Thanks for listening and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every month!

    1h 9m
  6. EP 63. Jackson Birrell & James Frakes, Co - Founders, The Salmonfly Project

    07/25/2024

    EP 63. Jackson Birrell & James Frakes, Co - Founders, The Salmonfly Project

    Have you noticed that there are less insects stuck to your windshield these days? Well, you’re not alone, and in fact, insects are in decline, but there really hasn’t been a ton research and science behind some of the prolific aquatic bugs that trout, and trout anglers love. Enter, The Salmonfly Project. In this episode we hear from Jackson Birrell and James Frakes, co-Founders of the conservation nonprofit, The Salmonfly Project, whose mission is to conserve aquatic insects for future generations through research, monitoring, education, and sound management and restoration practices. Be sure to check out the website, www.TheSustainableAngler.com to read blog posts, get caught up on previous episodes and show your support for the podcast The Sustainable Angler is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, and is available anywhere you listen to podcasts, and also airing Saturday’s at 2 PM on Charleston's first and only community supported radio station, Ohm Radio, 96.3 FM. The Sustainable Angler podcast is brought to you by Emerger Strategies, and A New Earth Project - The Sustainability Initiative of Atlantic Packaging

    57 min
  7. EP 62. Chris Wittman, Co - Founder Of Captains For Clean Water

    06/20/2024

    EP 62. Chris Wittman, Co - Founder Of Captains For Clean Water

    The Everglades are a National Park, a World Heritage Site, and there is no place else on Earth like it. The Everglades are also a place that is near and dear to my heart because I used to make an annual trip with some friends from Savannah to camp, fish, and explore. I landed my first tarpon in the Everglades, have too many funny stories to tell camping on chickees, and found myself completely awestruck by the fishery, bird life, and vastness of the Everglades. That's why I am stoked to share this interview with Chris Wittman, co-founder of Captains for Clean Water, and we discuss everything from how Chris started guiding, the history of Everglades restoration, what Big Sugar is doing to prevent restoration, and what you can do today to support Captains for Clean Water by signing their petition to oppose Big Sugar’s lawsuit over a critical Everglades restoration project. Special thanks to Chris and Captains for Clean Water for all they are doing to protect what we all love! This episode of The Sustainable Angler is brought to you by: Emerger Strategies and A New Earth Project, the sustainability initiative of Atlantic Packaging.

    1h 6m
  8. EP 61. Leslie Skardon, CEO Of Sustain SC

    05/23/2024

    EP 61. Leslie Skardon, CEO Of Sustain SC

    I am thrilled to share my interview with Leslie Skardon, CEO of Sustain SC! In this episode, we talk about everything from Leslie’s background and the history of Sustain SC, and how they are setting the table for conversations between businesses and local stakeholders in SC through their Membership Network and Sustainability Leadership Initiative, and we talk about how nature inspires Leslie to keep doing the good work!

    45 min
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    About

    Welcome to "The Sustainable Angler" podcast! My name is Rick Crawford and I am the President of the sustainable business consultancy, Emerger Strategies, Founder of the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance and host + creator of The Sustainable Angler podcast. The Sustainable Angler is a podcast about fishing, conservation, and sustainability. Rick interviews fishing guides, artists, writers, conservationists, and business pioneers who share inspiring stories, educate listeners on important topics that impact our fisheries, and provide actionable steps you can take to protect what you love! If you like what you're hearing, give the show a follow to stay current with our latest episodes and thanks for listening! Also, for additional content and The Sustainable Angler merchandise, visit www.TheSustainableAngler.com.

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    • Creator
      The Sustainable Angler
    • Years Active
      2018 - 2025
    • Episodes
      68
    • Rating
      Explicit
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