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The Sustainable Angler

Rick Crawford
Public Lands
Climate Change
1% For the Planet
Citizens' Climate Lobby
Nature-Based Solutions
Nature At Work
Red Drum
California
REI
Tier 2 Supply Chain
AFFTA
Public Lands / Conservation
Sustainability
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Bluesign
Fly Fisherman Magazine
Boundary Waters
Storytelling
Fly Fishing
Solar Power

The Sustainable Angler podcast is your go-to source for insightful conversations about sustainability, conservation, and the future of fishing. Hosted by sustainability expert Rick Crawford, who is also the founder of the sustainability consultancy, Emerger Strategies, this podcast features interviews with fishing guides, artists, storytellers, scientists, conservationists, and sustainable busines... more

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What if the lure you tie on could catch fish and leave nothing harmful behind ? On this episode of The Sustainable Angler, host Rick Crawford, founder of Emerger Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm serving fishing and outdoor brands sits dow... more

On this episode of The Sustainable Angler, host Rick Crawford, founder of Emerger Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm serving fishing and outdoor brands sits down with Lucas Bissett, fly fishing guide, conservationist, and Executive Director... more

Can a fly shop actually make sustainability pay for itself? On this episode of The Sustainable Angler, host Rick Crawford founder of Emerger Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm serving fishing and outdoor brands sits down with Chris Keeley, ... more

What if fly fishing wasn't a sport, but a practice — a way of relating to place, community, and conservation? In this episode, host Rick Crawford — founder of Emerger Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm serving fishing and outdoor brands sit... more

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Recent Guests

Jonas Urwyler
Co-founder of Captain Greenfin
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Episode: EP 102. Can a Fishing Lure Be Biodegradable? Jonas Urwyler of Capt. Greenfin.
Lucas Bissett
Fly fishing guide, conservationist, executive director of AFFTA
American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA)
Episode: EP 101. Inside AFFTA: Advocacy, Sustainability & Public Lands with Lucas Bissett
Jesse Lance Robbins
Angler, writer, conservationist, and major gifts officer at Trout Unlimited
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Episode: EP 99. The Best Fly Fishing Is Everywhere: Storytelling & Conservation with Jesse Lance Robbins
Brent Kawamura
Angler, sustainability professional focused on product sustainability at REI
REI
Episode: EP 98. REI's Product Impact Standards: What Brands Need to Know — Brent Kawamura of REI
Kevin Myette
Industry veteran and Bluesign representative
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Episode: EP 96. Tier 2 Suppliers, Supply Chain Transparency, and 40 Years of Outdoor Industry Sustainability — with Kevin Myette of Bluesign
Ross Purnell
Editor-in-chief of Fly Fisherman Magazine
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Episode: EP 95. Fly Fishing, Climate Change & Conservation Storytelling, How AI is Warming Our Waters, & Why the Next Generation Gives Us Hope | Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman Magazine
Land Tawney
Conservation leader; co-leader of American Hunters and Anglers
American Hunters and Anglers
Episode: EP 94. Washington Just Sold Out the Boundary Waters — 20% of All U.S. National Forest Freshwater — Here's What Anglers Can Do | Land Tawney
Alec Griz Griswold
Co-founder of Soul Fly Co. and Soul Fly Lodge
Soul Fly Co./Soul Fly Lodge
Episode: EP 93. Fly Fishing, Music, Art, & Sustainability | Inside Soul Fly Lodge & Soul Fly Charleston with Alec "Griz" Griswold
Hazel Horvath
Founder and CEO of Ecolytics
Ecolytics
Episode: EP 92. How B-Corp Certification & Sustainability Data Can Transform Your Fishing Brand | Hazel Horvath of Ecolytics

Host

Rick Crawford
Host of The Sustainable Angler

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • The SA Podcast

    Rick is a truly a master of this space and has opened the door to meld flyfishing with sustainability through the ever progressing landscape that is the environmental impact upon our planet. His unique insight and professional passion for this subject’s can be seen specifically in the guests he interviews and the articles he publishes. If you love flyfishing and care about the resources you use to pursue your passion you have found a home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The SA Pod
    United Statesa year ago
  • l🐡ve it!

    I am coming to this podcast “late”! But I am excited to catch up. Super inspiring. Keep it coming. Also, love the shirt! Beautiful work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraRenner
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Very informative and keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bcjj bc eomald
    United States4 years ago
  • Perfect podcast

    I’ve been looking for a podcast that brings together environmental issues, people/organizations trying to do something about them, and that actually gives you some hope for the future. I found it in the Sustainable Angler. Easy to listen to, great stories, and genuine guests. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PtP1st
    United States5 years ago
  • Knowing is half the battle

    This is a great podcast for all anglers and non. I’ve recently been bitten buy the fly fish bug late in life and the thought that my son and younger generations might not have places to go to enjoy the outdoors is sad and scary. This podcast is informative on what’s being done to help our climate and what we can do as individuals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConcernedAngler
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's depth in environmental topics and the quality of guests.
Guests are well-aligned with fishing, conservation, and sustainable business themes.
Audio quality is occasionally uneven but content remains strong and engaging.

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EP 99. The Best Fly Fishing Is Everywhere: Storytelling & Conservation with Jesse Lance Robbins
Q: If you could just introduce yourself and tell folks how you got started in writing and in the fly fishing industry, and what you're up to today.
Jesse describes growing up in Maine, working in a fly shop, moving into product development at Far Bank, and ultimately transitioning to conservation work with Trout Unlimited, where he focuses on major gifts and fundraising while continuing to write and publish stories about fishing and conservation.
EP 98. REI's Product Impact Standards: What Brands Need to Know — Brent Kawamura of REI
Q: What is the environmental program that REI has created and how do product impact standards fit into it?
REI created product impact standards to set expectations for brand partners, provide guidance on improving sustainability across climate, human rights, and inclusion practices, and to offer resources so brands can start from where they are and improve over time. The program also includes a science-aligned target framework and a searchable set of preferred attributes to help customers identify more sustainable products.
EP 96. Tier 2 Suppliers, Supply Chain Transparency, and 40 Years of Outdoor Industry Sustainability — with Kevin Myette of Bluesign
Q: Could you give a brief description of what Bluesign does?
Bluesign focuses on ensuring that the product you end up with has integrity from a chemical and impact perspective, not by simply banning chemicals at the end, but by engineering the product so that harmful chemistry is not allowed in the first place, working with suppliers to ensure competency across the supply chain.
EP 95. Fly Fishing, Climate Change & Conservation Storytelling, How AI is Warming Our Waters, & Why the Next Generation Gives Us Hope | Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman Magazine
Q: Why is storytelling so central to conservation in Fly Fisherman Magazine and Ross's work?
Long-form storytelling connects people to places and heritage, educates new generations, and builds support for conservation actions, including funding and policy change.
EP 95. Fly Fishing, Climate Change & Conservation Storytelling, How AI is Warming Our Waters, & Why the Next Generation Gives Us Hope | Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman Magazine
Q: What threats to fisheries stand out today besides fishing pressure?
AI and data-center-driven water usage, which can warm rivers and stress cold-water species, plus the broader impact of emerging energy and infrastructure decisions on rivers and public lands.

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The show centers on sustainability, conservation, and the business of outdoor brands, with ongoing conversations about practical strategies for reducing environmental impact, credible reporting, and responsible storytelling. Guests span conservation leaders, industry technologists, outdoor media, and business pioneers who blend fly fishing with climate action, supply-chain transparency, and responsible branding. Across episodes, recurring themes include public lands advocacy, reducing greenwashing through data and certification, and building resilient, purpose-driven businesses that align environmental stewardship with profitability. The format often pairs industry insiders with actionable takeaways for brands, retailers, and anglers alike,... more

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2. Lucas Bissett
3. Jesse Lance Robbins
4. Brent Kawamura
5. Kevin Myette
6. Ross Purnell
7. Land Tawney
8. Alec Griz Griswold

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