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…
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What is The Natural Step Framework?
I first learned about The Natural Step (TNS) Framework while in graduate school in 2009, but TNS has been around for over thirty years. I believe the TNS principles and framework are very relevant today, and Emerger Strategies uses them, and its ABCD Process, to guide our clients on their sustainability journey. The Natural Step…
Lessons from Tarpon Fishing
Fly fishing for tarpon has taught me many lessons, both personally and professionally. For example, fishing taught me that everything in nature is interconnected. Just as a palolo worm, a hungry tarpon, a flats ecosystem, and the moon phase are connected, so are our businesses and our planet. The understanding that all of nature, and…
Protect What You Love
I started my company to protect what I love, which is Emerger Strategies’ purpose. As a passionate angler who fell in love with nature through fly fishing, I quickly discovered that pollution, climate change, and habitat degradation were posing significant risks to our fisheries. I am also witnessing in real-time and sea-level rise, plastic pollution,…
Our 2023 Sustainability Consulting Impact
As I reflect on 2023, I am full of gratitude and excited to share our 2023 Sustainability Consulting Impact with you! What began as an idea to somehow marry my passion for fly fishing and sustainability while I was living in Jackson Hole, WY back in 2009 has become a reality. I am grateful to…
The Sustainable Angler: Austin Whitman, CEO of The Change Climate Project
Is your company interested in becoming The Change Climate Project’s Climate Neutral Certified, or maybe you have just seen their label and want to learn more? In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Austin Whitman, CEO of The Change Climate Project. Whitman discusses his passion for the outdoors and how it led…
