Rafael was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv with editing support by Tom Hopkins of

Rafael was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv with editing support by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon, September 8-10, 2010. 

Title: Environmental Sustainability and Saving Resources by Rafael Gallo

Rafael Gallo has pursued his passion for whitewater paddling from learning to paddle in the Great Smoky Mountains of the United States during college to founding and growing one of the best rafting companies in the world in his native Central America, based in Costa Rica. He has introduced thousands to the sport of paddling, led the fight to save the world-renowned Pacuare River from the first dam threat in the 1990s, purchased and protects 2000 acres of rainforest along the Pacuare and Rios’ eco-lodge. has planted almost 14,000 native tree species as part of the United Nations Environmental Program “Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign.”  More information on community development visit this Website.

Artist Amy Livingstone of SacredArtstudio.net provided a creative respite for students at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher

Artist Amy Livingstone of SacredArtstudio.net provided a creative respite for students at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) 2014 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. Her initiative offered a break from the demands of learning and networking.

The project was interviewed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv and produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

David Tucker, Director of Pachamama Journeys, lives in Ecuador, supporting indigenous peoples. He oversees Pachamama

David Tucker, Director of Pachamama Journeys, lives in Ecuador, supporting indigenous peoples. He oversees Pachamama Journeys, a transformational program designed to reconnect participants with the Earth, themselves, and others.

Through direct experience with wild nature, indigenous cultures, and shared group activities, the program offers a powerful, experiential journey.

Tucker was interviewed in Ecuador by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM). This interview was part of a SAM campaign with EarthSayers.tv, titled *Ecuadorian Wisdom Keepers Speaking on Behalf of Mother Earth*.

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger (PureVision Technology), Don E. Wirtshafter (The Ohio Hempery), Oregon Hemp Attorney Courtney Moran, Rick Kiyak-Nighton (Tradewinds Hemp Co.), and Dave Seber (Hemp Shield Wood Treatments).

Special thanks are extended to Jerry Norton, the Oregon Hemp Convention, and the O.A.F.R.C.

Video by Barry Heidt; production by Brian ~The Red.