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🔗 Episode Links

OnWater Apps: onwaterapp.com | paddleways.com

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📝 Summary

In this conversation, Zac and Alex discuss the innovative technology behind Onwater Apps: Paddleways and OnWater Fish Maps, focusing on enhancing water-based recreation experiences. They explore the need for better tools for paddlers and anglers, the importance of community engagement, and the role of education and safety in outdoor activities. Alex shares insights into the app's features, including mapping, data sourcing, and the unique fish identification technology that aids conservation efforts. The discussion emphasizes the significance of connecting people with nature while ensuring responsible use of water resources.

🎬 Chapters

00:00 Welcome and intro to the OnWater Apps

01:45 Recreation Technology for Rivers

05:07 Etiquette and Education for New Boaters

07:21 What does the app do

09:52 Why it was created

10:54 Where does the data come from

13:56 The Role of Technology on the River

16:57 Education and Safety in Water Recreation

19:50 Integrating Local Knowledge and Community Resources

22:51 Wildfire Awareness and Environmental Considerations

25:58 The Future of Fishing Technology and Community Science

29:06 The Mission of OnWater

32:15 The OnWater Fishing App

36:47 See you on the River!

38:46 Rapid Questions in the Rapid

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