It’s hard to believe that another year has come and is almost gone, but I like to take this opportunity every year to reflect on all that I am grateful for. First and foremost, 2021 was a special year because my son was born in January. I am so grateful for my family, and I…
Category: 1% for the Planet

The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Science on the Fly Founder Dr. Max Holmes
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Science on the Fly Founder and Woodwell Climate Research Center Deputy Director & Sr. Scientist Dr. Max Holmes. We discuss everything from what is causing climate change; to how climate is affecting river chemistry & fish; to how Science on the Fly is…

Photographer Joe Klementovich Goes Carbon Neutral
Rick Crawford I am stoked to have helped Photographer, Videographer and Storyteller, Joe Klementovich, achieve carbon neutrality. Joe is the first photographer to join the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance and it was also cool to work with a fellow 1% for the Planet member, as well as such a talented photographer, as Joe. Also, a…

The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Keep Fish Wet Executive Director Sascha Clark Danylchuk
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Keep Fish Wet Executive Director Sascha Clark Danylchuk and we discuss everything from best fish handling practices; the interconnectedness of habitat, climate change and Keep Fish Wet principles when handling fish; the resiliency of nature; we agree that bonefish do live in the most…

Emerald Water Anglers Becomes World’s 1st Carbon Neutral Fly Shop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE According to the Intergovernmental Panel in Climate Change (IPCC), the world would have to curb its carbon emissions by at least 49% of 2017 levels by the year 2030 and then achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in order to avoid catastrophic climate change effects. Anglers are already seeing these effects happening today…

The Sustainable Angler Podcast: 1% for the Planet CEO Kate Williams
Rick Crawford This is a special interview for me personally because when I decided to launch Emerger Strategies, the first thing I did was become a 1% for the Planet member because I believe whole-heartedly in giving back to environmental nonprofits working solutions to save the planet, so needless to say, I am stoked to…