Tom Kiernan is the President and CEO of American Rivers – the non-profit environmental advocacy group that has been a leader in protecting and restoring rivers throughout the United States for the past 50 years. There is no doubt that the rivers of our nation are currently facing severe threats and challenges due to climate change, unnecessary dams, pollution, floods, and outdated government policies – which is why American Rivers’ work and mission is more important than ever. Host Jim Klug talks with Tom about current the biggest challenges and threats facing our rivers (and our sport), recent wins and developments that provide hope for the future, the issue of dam removal, ho to reconnect rivers to ensure healthy fisheries, the current status of the Pebble Mine fight in Bristol Bay, and how American Rivers has been successful at working across party lines at a time when Washington D.C. seems to be more divided than ever. If you’re an angler that cares about conservation and fighting for the resources that our sport depends on, this is one episode that you definitely want to download!

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