In the latest—and first-ever crossover—episode of The Sustainable Angler, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Fly, Director of Resilience & Ocean Conservation at The Nature Conservancy and host of Conversing with Nature. This conversation was energetic, candid, and deeply insightful, touching on some of the most urgent environmental challenges facing our…
Category: Fly Fishing Climate Alliance
Craig Mathews on Pheasant Tail Simplicity, 1% for the Planet, and Why Giving Back Is Good for Business
I was living in Jackson Hole, WY in 2010 and went to see some fly fishing film that was in town and before the movie started there was video that included the story of how Craig Mathews and Yvon Chouinard founded 1% for the Planet and I decided right then and there that if I…
The Business Case for Measuring and Reducing Carbon Footprint for Fishing and Outdoor Brands
As the effects of climate change become more visible in our rivers, oceans, and forests, fishing and outdoor brands have an urgent—and strategic—opportunity to lead. Measuring and reducing your greenhouse gas emissions, also known as your carbon footprint, isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for your brand, your bottom line, and the long-term…
Rick Talks Climate Action on The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meg Carney on the Outdoor Minimalist podcast where we discuss what individual anglers and businesses can do to take action on climate. We talked about Emerger Strategies’ partnership with American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA), as well as the Tomorrow’s Fish Report, which provides background and guidance…
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Company’s Costs & GHG Emissions
What if I told you that Emerger Strategies can reduce your company’s costs and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions simultaneously. Well, if you are not interested in reducing your company’s costs, nobody can help you, but if you are like most business owners, you are interested in learning more. As I write this, Hurricane Milton…
Anglers Launch New Campaign to Demand Action as Climate Change Threatens Recreational Fishing
A new report written for anglers by anglers serves as a call-to-arms to galvanize the angling community to demand action as climate change disrupts fishing experiences coast to coast WASHINGTON – Today, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) released a report written for anglers, by anglers, to kick off a nationwide campaign to inspire…
