Chico, July 25, 2024 – The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has partnered with Emerger Strategies to deliver sustainability education and resources for its members with a focus on climate mitigation. AFFTA represents the community of fly fishing businesses aligned around the sustainable growth of fly fishing, a commitment to conservation, and policies that support…
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Anglers Launch New Campaign to Demand Action as Climate Change Threatens Recreational Fishing
A new report written for anglers by anglers serves as a call-to-arms to galvanize the angling community to demand action as climate change disrupts fishing experiences coast to coast WASHINGTON – Today, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) released a report written for anglers, by anglers, to kick off a nationwide campaign to inspire…
‘Special Report on Fishing’ & How the Recreational Fishing Industry Can Lead on Climate Action
A new Special Report on Fishing was just released by Outdoor Industry Association’s philanthropic arm, Outdoor Foundation, who partnered with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to produce the Special Report on Fishing. The report provides a comprehensive review of fishing participation trends, including detailed information on specific fishing categories and audiences. That said, I was curious…
AFFTA Bringing Industry Summit to Charleston on October 16-19, 2022!
From AFFTA: Here at AFFTA, we’re looking towards the future of the trade-show industry and working diligently to provide our members with top-of-the-line networking opportunities, ongoing conservation efforts in their area, and continued support from our sponsors. As we look forward to our Industry Summit in Charleston, SC from October 16-19, be sure to go…
AFFTA Takes Steps to a Carbon Neutral IFTD by Measuring the Show’s Carbon Footprint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Fly Fishing Trade Association March 22, 2022. The American Fly Fishing Trade Association takes a significant first step in understanding its climate impact by measuring the carbon footprint of its trade show, the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) trade show which takes place in Salt Lake City, UT on March 30-April…
Report: Climate Change among Threats to Recreational Fishing
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Jody Couser, jcouser@affta.org As Participation Surges During Pandemic, Blue Ribbon Panel Sets Agenda for the Future of Marine Fisheries Management Bozeman, MT – Today, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association and the AFFTA Fisheries Fund (jointly AFFTA) released a report, “Recommendations to Improve the Health and Sustainability of America’s Marine…
