Rick Crawford I first learned of 1% for the Planet from reading Let My People Go Surfing by Patagonia Founder, Yvon Chouinard. I later discovered that Yvon had co-founded 1% for the Planet with Blue Ribbon Flies Founder, Craig Mathews. For those of you unfamiliar with Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, MT, it’s a…
Mending the Line Blog
Sustainability 101: What is Climate Change?
Rick Crawford Being a sustainability consultant and in the field of sustainability for nearly a decade, I sometimes forget that I may be speaking a different language when talking about topics such as: the tragedy of the commons, sustainability, sustainable business and others. So, I am writing some blog articles about basic concepts and principles…
Imagine a Sustainable Planet
Rick Crawford I have been giving quite a bit of thought about the future of our planet lately, especially since I have a newborn baby girl. I want her to be able to camp under the big sky of Montana along the cool waters of the Madison River on a fly fishing adventure. I want…
Best of 2018: Top 10 Blogs
Rick Crawford I am grateful for each day that I am able to continue pursuing my dream of marrying fly fishing and sustainability, and I love guiding businesses in the fly fishing industry on their sustainability journey by helping them find ways to protect the planet by minimizing the environmental impact of their operations and…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Adventure Journalist, Riverhorse Nakadate
Rick Crawford I first learned of Riverhorse Nakadate through his writing in The FlyFish Journal and then a bit more from my friend Paul Puckett who had Riverhorse as a guest on his podcast, The Barely Live Sessions. If you don’t know him for his writing talent, Riverhorse is a kind, humble and passionate individual…
Reflecting on 2018…Thank You!
Rick Crawford Every year I like to spend time reflecting to count my blessings and learn from my mistakes. 2018 was a wonderful year and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet so many new people and help my clients minimize the environmental impact of their operations and products. In 2018,…