• Rolling Up Our Sleeves: Sarah Nelson on Making River Conservation Fun and Community-Driven

  • Jul 11 2023
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

Rolling Up Our Sleeves: Sarah Nelson on Making River Conservation Fun and Community-Driven

  • Summary

  • In this episode, we're excited to bring you a conversation with Sarah Nelson, Founder and Executive Director of Protect Our Rivers, a nonprofit that prioritizes river conservation through river clean-ups and education.

    Sarah provides insights into her motivations for starting Protect Our Rivers and why community plays an indispensable role in all their initiatives. She discusses the organization's upcoming river cleanup events and how they turn an otherwise challenging task into a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved.

    Throughout our chat, Sarah underscores the idea that river conservation is not just about cleaning up – it's about building a community that cares about rivers. Whether you're new to river conservation or looking for ways to get more involved, this episode will provide practical advice and plenty of inspiration.

    Show Highlights

    1:01 - Introduction to Sarah

    1:29 - Why Protect Our Rivers was founded

    4:31 - The transformative impact rivers have had on Sarah.

    5:17 - River clean-ups: what they look like

    9:42 - Sarah discusses ways we can reduce pollution, including the mindset shift it requires, and what can happen when a community comes together.

    17:22 - Sarah shares a couple of inspiring stories of people who have participated in river clean-ups

    20:51 - What kids can teach us about river clean-ups

    23:14 - How individuals, groups, and businesses support Protect Our Rivers

    31:10 - Mark and Madelaine share their connection to why rivers and the outdoors are so important to them

    35:54 - Let’s all participate and find ways to support a river clean-up or educate others on river conservation.

    Connect with Sarah Nelson:

    Protect Our Rivers website

    Instagram: @protectourrivers_org

    Facebook

    LinkedIn

    As we wrap up our conversation, we invite you to reflect on your own potential to make a difference.

    By subscribing to our podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with your community, you can help raise awareness about river conservation and encourage more people to join in our collective effort to protect our planet in fun and accessible ways.

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