In late February 2016 a friend of mine, Brent Watts, and I headed to Everglades National Park to fish and camp for a few days in hopes of finding some early season tarpon. It was our first time in the Park and we really didn’t know what to expect. Having only seen pictures and some…
Category: Conservation
Why We Joined 1% for the Planet
We are thrilled to announce that we are officially members of 1% for the Planet! That said, some of you may be asking, “why would you donate one percent of your total sales each year to 1% for the Planet approved nonprofits that are working to solve a variety of environmental problems?”
Wyoming Cutt Slam
In the 2011 summer, my fishing buddy,Benjy Duke, and I were working as Aquatic Invasive Species Technician’s for Wyoming Game and Fish in Jackson, WY. While working there we heard about the Wyoming Cutt Slam, which is “designed to encourage anglers to learn more about Wyoming’s cutthroat sub-species.”
A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Business
Interested in sustainable business, but have no idea where to begin? Let’s start by defining sustainability. The most commonly used definition for sustainability is from the 1987 Brundtland Commission who defined ‘sustainable development’ as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs.” The idea of…
Low-carbon USA
At Emerger Strategies, we’re aware that climate change, if left unchecked, will have major effects on the communities in which we operate, our business, and the economy at large. We are also aware that climate change is already having negative impacts on our fisheries. That’s why we’re joining more than 620 companies and investors across…
Reflecting on 2016
A new year and clean slate! I love the hope and optimism associated with ringing in a new year. I also love taking the time to reflect. 2016 was a great year for Emerger Strategies. We landed our first client, Flood Tide Company, and are working with them to minimize their environmental footprint while enhancing their…