Chris Wittman Part. 2 | Co-Founder of Captain's For Clean Water | Ep. #972

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Thanks to Burnewiin for sponsoring #AnglersUnite! Check out there awesome selection of products here https://bit.ly/3B6CX1 Captain Chris Whitman, co-founder of Captains for Clean Water, returns to the show today. We dive deep into the ongoing efforts for Everglades restoration and the significant role anglers play in this movement. We discuss the origins of Captains for Clean Water, the intricate political landscape impacting restoration efforts, and the challenges posed by major players like the sugar industry. Chris shares valuable insights into how misinformation campaigns aim to keep stakeholders divided and off the battleground. The takeaway? Anglers need to unite for a common cause—clean water, a healthy environment, and the right to fish. Learn more about Captains for Clean Water at captainsforcleanwater.org and find out how you can make a difference. 00:00 Exciting Giveaway Announcement 00:46 Introduction to Anglers Unite Series 01:29 Conversation with Captain Chris Whitman 04:50 Everglades Restoration Efforts 11:11 Challenges and Political Resistance 24:11 History and Influence of the Sugar Industry 34:25 The Impact of Sugar Subsidies on Metabolic Health 35:40 Reforming the Farm Bill: A Path to Healthier Food 38:22 The Political Influence of the Sugar Industry 42:40 Bass Fishing vs. Saltwater Fishing: A False Dichotomy 46:38 The Importance of United Anglers for Clean Water 48:07 Misinformation and Its Impact on Environmental Advocacy 58:34 The Power of Individual Voices in Environmental Movements 01:02:45 Conclusion: Uniting for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems 🚀 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] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:20.0	Unite, about how we can unite to protect our right to fish and protect the actual habitat
1:27.4	and the fish that we're after.
1:29.6	Today is part two of a great conversation with my friend Captain Chris Whitman,
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