Season 2, Episode #20: A First-class Freshwater Filmmaker (feat. Jeremy Monroe)

When most people think about wildlife and nature documentaries, there are places that naturally spring to mind: the Great Barrier Reef, the Amazon Rainforest, the African Serengeti.

What most people don’t think about is the stream in their backyard or the river they drive over every day.

But Jeremy Monroe isn’t “most people.” He’s the founder and director of Freshwaters Illustrated, a documentary filmmaking studio that has, since 2003, focused its efforts on showcasing the incredible behaviors and diversity of life in rivers, lakes and streams. From funny newts to clever mussels to resplendent trout, Freshwaters Illustrated’s films capture the same beauty and passion and exude just as much passion as those films focused on the places that tend to get more of our attention.

Learn more about Freshwaters Illustrated and view samples of its incredible photography and videos at its website: https://www.freshwatersillustrated.org/

Episode cast

• Casey Phillips, host and senior communications specialist
• Jeremy Monroe, director at Freshwaters Illustrated

Upcoming Episodes

• Meet our Newest Conservation Experts
• Oceanic Oddballs
• 30 Years of Giant Screen Entertainment

The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.