ORVIS | Follow The Water - A journey to restore America's Everglades

When most people think of the Everglades, they picture the sawgrass wetlands and mangroves at the southern tip of Florida. What they don’t realize is that the health of this incredible ecosystem is dependent upon events far to the north. Historically, the Everglades received a steady supply of fresh water from a massive watershed that begins near Orlando, but over the past century-in the name of flood control and agriculture-man has interrupted that flow, most notably at Lake Okeechobee. As a result, the amount of fresh water that reaches Florida Bay is less than half of what it should be.
The main goal of Everglades restoration is to send more fresh water south, but this is not as simple as it may sound. Simon and Hannah Perkins-cousins who are part of the third generation of the Perkins family to run Orvis-traveled the length of the Everglades watershed, talking to scientists, conservationists, and fishing guides to see first-hand the work being done and to explore what the future may hold.
www.orvis.com/follow-the-water
www.orvis.com/impact.html
www.evergladesfoundation.org/
captainsforcleanwater.org/

[@Jonny15227]

This is why my next rod will be an Orvis. It's more than fishing. It's you guys showing being the leaders we need in this industry and helping preserve what we all love.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

I agree. Go to Dave Stewart video wfs 063 here on TH-cam and listen to Tom Rosenbau talk about Orvis and how the company is structured. They don’t have stock holders that run Orvis. It’s an amazing story, I bet you’ll enjoy it!!!

[@shawneckenrode3935]

Thank you Orvis for your continued support of conversation efforts.

[@wadedehate1932]

Great to see Orvis continuing to support conservation efforts. We’ll done!

[@stevewoolf4453]

Well done! I’m glad to see Orvis making a statement in Florida

[@paddleandhook]

It’s good to see a big player like Orvis take such an active role in promoting awareness 💪🏻
we have some environmental issues here in Delaware also, on a smaller scale but important to us as well. Hat’s off to everyone making a difference!

[@HNWOODVT]

Well done!

[@genedaul7149]

I thought this project was a step in the right direction, but only a Band-Aid. I thought much more had to be done.

[@ceebz_gerard]

Great work on this!

[@markcarter5081]

Delightful film. Good luck to all involved in this project. Well done Orvis for your support. More than just a tackle company………. Respect.

[@joshuad.3466]

Great video guys ! This is eye opening, it’s great to see a company such as Orvis stepping up ! Thank you !

[@bobgardin2347]

Great video. Good content, very comprehensive. Editing suggestion: lengthen time for text reading.

[@NickAndCaroline]

Looks like an awesome place. Didn’t know that much about Florida!!!

[@rcote1234]

This is an enlightening video on some amazing and important work. Thanks for putting it together.

[@adrenalzen]

Well done! Thank you!!

[@eprohoda]

fellow~howdy?- youu made well ! catch you later,💥