Redfish are an iconic inshore gamefish along the Southeast coast, but their future is at risk. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is reviewing redfish management, and the decisions made today will shape the health of our fishery for decades. The American Saltwater Guides Association (ASGA) has provided clear, science-based recommendations to protect redfish…
Category: Conservation
Preserving Ancient Forests & Wetlands with National Geographic Photographer Mac Stone
On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I sit down with Mac Stone—National Geographic photographer, TED speaker, and lifelong conservationist—to talk about the power of imagery in protecting wild places. From the Everglades to ancient cypress forests, Mac’s work has helped change public opinion, influence policy, and permanently protect critical lands. From Ranch…
Grassroots Campaign Urges Anglers and Citizens to Spend “5 Minutes for Fish” to Stop Devastating NOAA Cuts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Bennett Tomorrow’s Fish 253-219-7349 | moldychum@gmail.com Seattle, WA 9/15/25 — A new grassroots campaign, “5 Minutes for Fish” is calling on anglers, guides, and citizens nationwide to spend just five minutes contacting Congress to oppose severe budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The House FY26 appropriations…
Why the Roadless Rule Matters — and Why Your Voice Is Needed by September 18, 2025
At Emerger Strategies, we believe that protecting public lands isn’t just an environmental responsibility — it’s also essential to building sustainable businesses and thriving communities. Today, we’re calling on our network of fishing and outdoor brands, sustainability leaders, and conservation-minded individuals to take action on an urgent issue: the future of the Roadless Rule. What…
Sustainability That Sells: Win More Retail Shelf Space
In today’s competitive marketplace, landing — and keeping — retail shelf space is more challenging than ever. Retail buyers are under increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and customers to ensure the products they stock are more environmentally-friendly and socially equitable. That means brands that can prove their environmental and social performance are not just doing…
Upcycling Kayaks into Sunglasses: Dylan Coates & Stephen Vaughan from Hobie Eyewear on The Sustainable Angler Podcast
On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I sit down with Dylan Coates and Stephen Vaughan from Hobie Eyewear to talk about an incredible sustainability story in the fishing and outdoor industry: turning kayak manufacturing waste into best-selling sunglasses. Upcycling: From Kayak Scraps to Sunglasses Every year, Hobie kayak manufacturing produces plastic waste….