Protecting 107,651 Miles of River: From Whitewater to Advocacy with Tess McEnroe of Idaho Rivers United

In this episode we chat with Tess McEnroe from Idaho Rivers United to explore her connection to rivers and the vital work she does to protect them. With a background in Photojournalism and Environmental Education, Tess brings over 18 years of river guiding experience to her role. Her dedication to rivers is evident in her storytelling, advocacy, and hands-on work.Tess shares her journey from guiding whitewater adventures to her current role at Idaho Rivers United, where she helps safeguard Idaho's 107,651 miles of river. As Idaho’s only organization dedicated exclusively to river conservation, Idaho Rivers United faces challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and water management issues. Tess’s passion for rivers shines through as she discusses the organization’s efforts to restore habitats, protect wild fish, push for mining reforms and more.If you've ever wondered about river conservation, or even the migration pattern of salmon, then this one's for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors. Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $40,584 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 216 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.