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…
Category: Climate Change
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,…
The Sustainable Angler: Alec Underwood from Montana Wildlife Federation
Rick Crawford As this interview is the last in The Sustainable Angler blog series for 2018, I thought it would be fitting to lay out what I set out to do with The Sustainable Angler when I created the blog series in January 2018 by interviewing another Montanan, Hilary Hutcheson….The intent of The Sustainable Angler…
The Sustainable Angler: Turneffe Flats Owner, Craig Hayes
Rick Crawford Belize is a beautiful country and just so happens to have some of the best salt water flats fishing on the planet. I am sure you have heard how amazing the fishing is on the Turneffe Atoll, but what truly sets Turneffe Flats apart is their commitment to protecting the environment. In fact,…
Lessons from a Life of Fly Fishing and Surfing: We are Part of Nature, Not Separate
Rick Crawford Because fly fishing and surfing are both outdoor sports, and lifestyles for that matter, anglers and surfers tend to be more aware about things that negatively impact our environment. Fly fishing requires that we have an understanding of not only the fish we are targeting, but also their environment. When fishing for trout,…
5 Reasons to be Hopeful About Climate Change in the United States
Rick Crawford If you haven’t heard, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report was released last month saying that if greenhouse gases which cause global warming continue to rise at current rates, the earth will warm to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) by 2040 with catastrophic results if we don’t curb greenhouse gas…
