In this episode of the Sawyer on Water Podcast, Link Jackson discusses the Artisan Oar Series, a project aimed at raising funds for salmon and steelhead conservation through art. The conversation explores the role of artists in environmental activism, the mission of Idaho Rivers United, and the challenges facing salmon populations due to damming and environmental degradation. The episode emphasizes community involvement and the importance of preserving rivers for future generations.
Idaho Rivers United: https://www.idahorivers.org/
Link Jackson's Art: LinkJacksonArt.com
Sawyer Artisan SquareTop Oars: https://paddlesandoars.com/ALL-OARS/SAWYER-SQUARETOP-OARS/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Artisan Oar Series
01:31 The Role of Artists in Conservation
03:38 Idaho Rivers United and Its Mission
06:08 The Impact of Dams on Fish Populations
08:44 Transformational Changes in River Ecosystems
10:53 Current Projects and Future Goals of Idaho Rivers United
Idaho Rivers United: https://www.idahorivers.org/
Link Jackson's Art: LinkJacksonArt.com
Sawyer Artisan SquareTop Oars: https://paddlesandoars.com/ALL-OARS/SAWYER-SQUARETOP-OARS/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Artisan Oar Series
01:31 The Role of Artists in Conservation
03:38 Idaho Rivers United and Its Mission
06:08 The Impact of Dams on Fish Populations
08:44 Transformational Changes in River Ecosystems
10:53 Current Projects and Future Goals of Idaho Rivers United
- Category
- Steelheads
- Tags
- Sawyer, Sawyer Paddles, Sawyer Oars


