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…
Category: Everglades National Park
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Captain Benny Blanco
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Florida fishing guide and TV host Captain Benny Blanco and we discuss everything from the history of the Everglades and current restoration efforts; the importance of talking about environmental issues on his show, Guiding Flow TV; and share some success stories and discuss the…
The Sustainable Angler: Flip Pallot
Rick Crawford I was first introduced to the sport of fly fishing watching Flip Pallot on The Walker’s Cay Chronicles. Oddly, I don’t remember being all that enamored with fly fishing at the time, but I loved watching because of all the beautiful places fishing was taking Flip on the show. It’s always easier to…
Plastic-Free Camping in Everglades National Park: Part 3…Gear
Rick Crawford In last week’s Part 2: Plastic-Free Camping in Everglades National…Groceries I provided some tips to eliminate single-use plastics while doing your grocery shopping. This week I am going to focus on how I tried to eliminate single-use plastics from my camping gear.
Plastic-Free Camping in Everglades National Park: Part 2…Groceries
Rick Crawford As previously mentioned in Plastic-Free Camping in Everglades National Park: Part 1, a few friends I grew up with from Savannah, GA get together for an annual fishing and camping trip to Everglades National Park. It’s a great escape as there is no cell phone service, the landscape is utterly unique and the…
Plastic-Free Camping in Everglades National Park: Part 1
Rick Crawford Every year some friends and I head down to Everglades National Park for a fishing and camping trip. It’s a great escape and a highly anticipated adventure, but I started thinking about how much single-use plastic and waste is generated on these camping trips. I always practice leave no trace principles and recycle…