Rick Crawford Climate change is the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st Century. Smart businesses who position themselves as innovators by improving the environmental performance of their operations and products have everything to gain and little to lose, especially with the growing number of conscious consumers who want to buy products that align with their…
Mending the Line Blog
Protecting What We Love
Rick Crawford As someone born and raised in the Lowcountry, oysters are a big part of our culture. We love our oysters, which come in the form of clusters, or what we locals call “blades” and are always excited get together for an oyster roast, but what happens to all of those shells when the…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Moldy Chum’s Brian Bennett
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Moldy Chum’s Brian Bennett and we discuss everything from the history of Moldy Chum, his involvement with the Wild Steelhead Coalition, political activism to affect positive change and the launch of his new podcast, Reel Pure Radio, that will go live next week!…
3 Ways Climate Change Impacts Trout
Rick Crawford As I was experiencing the tug of the first Snake River Cutthroat of our trip to Jackson, WY I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic as this was only our second trip back since we moved back east in 2011, and it had been seven years since our last visit. Like everywhere these days…
The Most Powerful Action You Can Take to Fight Climate Change Today
Rick Crawford We know climate change is the greatest threat our fisheries face today. Warmer water temperatures, less snowpack and wildfires threaten cold water species like trout and salmon. Ocean acidification is making it difficult for shelled animals (oysters, mussels, etc.) & crustaceans (shrimps, crabs, etc.) to build their shells and survive, which threatens flats…
The Sustainable Angler: Oliver White
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Abaco Lodge and Bair’s Lodge owner and world-renowned angler, Oliver White. We discuss everything from the history of Abaco Lodge to some of the awesome sustainability initiatives at Abaco and Bair’s Lodge, climate change and even “the one” fly Oliver would bring to…