Chris Wittman | Co-Founder of Captain's For Clean Water | Ep. #971

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Thanks to Burnewiin for sponsoring #AnglersUnite! Check out there awesome selection of products here https://bit.ly/3B6CX1 In this episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, I sit down with Captain Chris Whitman, co-founder of Captains for Clean Water, to discuss the urgent issues facing Florida's water systems and the birth of their impactful organization. We delve into the history of policies leading to the degradation of the Everglades, and how Captains for Clean Water arose out of a dire need for action. Chris shares compelling stories about the dedication of fishing guides who traded their dream jobs to become advocates for clean water. We also talk about significant wins, hurdles, and the resilience of the angling community in response to natural disasters like hurricanes. This episode highlights the power of collective voices in driving political change and preserving our natural water resources. 🚀 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Star brite https://bit.ly/TomRowlandPodcast 👋 Stay Connected with Tom Rowland: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrowlandpodcast Website & Show Notes https://bit.ly/3O4lgn0 Text: +1 (305) 930-7346 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Explore More: All Socials and Links https://linktr.ee/TomRowlandPodcast 🎥 Discover More of Tom’s Shows: Saltwater Experience https://bit.ly/4by096g Into the Blue Fishing https://bit.ly/48VZYju Life on the Water https://bit.ly/3Pp9rbs 💬 Let’s Keep in Touch! Text: +1 (305) 930-7346 Email: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:16 Introducing Captains for Clean Water 05:50 The Importance of Everglades Restoration 11:54 The Birth of Captains for Clean Water 20:44 Challenges and Early Efforts 28:27 The First Major Victory for Everglades Restoration 32:42 Challenges and Setbacks in Everglades Restoration 38:38 Natural Disasters and Their Impact on the Cause 40:07 Supporting the Fishing Community Through Adversity 47:13 Reflecting on the Importance of the Movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:36.4	habitat and water are healthy. We got together to do this series called Anglers Unite, and one of the very first subjects that I thought of was
1:47.6	I know of no other example of how anglers can unite me being one of these people who have
1:55.7	united around something and actually made a difference. I could think of no better example than Captains for
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