Rick Crawford It’s easy to take our planet for granted as we go on living our busy lives, which is why it’s more important than ever to unplug and spend time in nature to readjust our internal clocks back to its natural rhythm. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to get back…
Category: Charleston
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…
EVENT: Patagonia’s ARTIFISHAL Film Screening in Charleston, SC
We are stoked to be bringing Patagonia’s ARTIFISHAL to Charleston, SC! Please join Emerger Strategies and Flood Tide Co. on Thursday, June 27, 2019, for an evening of environmental education, drinks and conversation about protecting wild fish. We’ll be screening the new Patagonia film, ARTIFISHAL, which is a film about people, rivers, and the fight…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Flood Tide Co. Founder Paul Puckett
Rick Crawford In this episode I interview Flood Tide Co. Founder Paul Puckett and chat about fishing in the Seychelles, how Paul got started as an artist, Flood Tide’s journey starting out in an attic to becoming 1% for the Planet Members to their new “Sprummer” collection which includes shirts made with Repreve fabrics made…
Event: Rheos Presents 2019 Kickoff to Spring Clean Benefiting Charleston Waterkeeper
Rick Crawford I am stoked to have had the opportunity to work with Rheos and participate in the Rheos Presents: 2019 Kickoff to Spring Clean Benefiting Charleston Waterkeeper! The clean up will be held at Hendrick’s Park from 3-5 PM in North Charleston and Happy Hour at Revelry Brewing from 5-7 PM on the first…
Charleston Bans Single-Use Plastics
Rick Crawford You may recall, but in November 2017, plastic lobbyists and legislators from South Carolina tried to step in and prevent local communities and municipalities from being able to ban items like plastic bags, balloons and styrofoam from their local communities, and the bill to stop local government’s from banning plastic bags and styrofoam…