74: Erik Murdock Advocates for our Recreation Interests on Capitol Hill
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Erik Murdock is the Policy Director for the Access Fund whose mission is to protect climbing access and conserve the environment. He represents climbers\\u2019 interests and values in Washington, DC while monitoring activities on Capitol Hill to identifying possible threats (and opportunities) to climbing access and conservation.\\xa0
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What draws someone to this type of work, I wondered? You\\u2019ll learn more about his journey to where he is now but let me start by saying, you never know the impact a decision or an event can have on the rest of your life. In Erik\\u2019s case, it was a cross country road bike trip at the age of 16 (and, he\\u2019ll add, a parenting decision on behalf of his mom who actually let him do the trip) that set his life on a huge trajectory.\\xa0
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His various experiences combined the physical sciences with the human dimension to understand how to manage lands and advocate for our interests - those of us who live to play in the wilderness.\\xa0
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I learned a lot talking to Erik and know you will as well, from what types of policies are currently being reviewed by our congress, to the impact of government shutdowns on our environment and how we can stay informed and get involved.\\xa0
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it\\u2019s great to have people like Erik advocating for our interests and I was pleasantly surprised by how optimistic he is with the current state of affairs.\\xa0
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With that, let\\u2019s listen in and gear up for what\\u2019s next.\\xa0
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Where to Find Erik:
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File an Access report, subscribe to the monthly policy digest, and get involved:
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About Lisa Gerber:
Lisa advises CEOs and senior level management on how to use the power of storytelling and effective communication to influence action and bring ideas to life.
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When she is not in her office, she might be out skiing or trail running. This is where she does her best creative problem-solving.
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