Rafael Gallo began kayaking at the University of Tennessee in the 1970s, founded Rios Tropicales in Costa Rica in the 1985, prevented the Rio Pacuare from being dammed, was inducted into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame in 2009, taught ex-Columbian FARC soldiers to become river guides in 2018, was known and respected across the globe for his river work, and during his life helped plant nearly 31,000 trees, all to protect and support rivers.  In March of 2021, he passed away.  This episode is a conversation with his son, and his personal assistant/biographer about his life and his way.  

RAFA:  RIVERS & FORESTS ALLIANCE

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ABOUT RAFAEL GALLO

A tribute to Rafael Gallo in Paddler Magazine

Ex-FARC Guerrillas in Columbia train to be Raft Guides

Rivers that build peace:  Rafting with ex-combatants in Columbia

Navigating Rough Waters with Rafael Gallo in Costa Rica

Honoring Rafael Gallo:  Go Fund Me Launched for RAFA, IWHOF, and IRF

International Whitewater Hall of Fame

Rios Tropicales

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RIVER BOOK by RAFAEL GALLO

The Rivers of Costa Rica

THE RIVER RADIUS

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