Ep. 11 Keeping the Flint /w Gordon Rogers of Flint Riverkeeper on Scouting and Stewardship

Written By Elliott Coker
Ep. 11 Keeping the Flint /w Gordon Rogers of Flint Riverkeeper on Scouting and Stewardship
Sidewalk Chalk Studios

In this episode of Aides to Scouting, Elliott and Walker talk with Gordon Rogers, Eagle Scout and Executive Director & Flint Riverkeeper, about protecting one of Georgia’s most vital waterways — the Flint River.

Gordon explains what it means to be a Riverkeeper in the Waterkeeper Alliance, how the organization defends clean water across the world, and why caring for our rivers connects so deeply to the values of Scouting America.

🌊 Topics include:

  • The mission of the Flint Riverkeeper

  • How the Waterkeeper Alliance protects waterways globally

  • The role of Scouts in conservation and stewardship

  • Gordon’s own Scouting journey and his call to action for future generations

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Elliott Coker

Elliott Coker: Co-Host & Producer

Elliott Coker is an Eagle Scout, media producer, and lifelong resident of the region southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. As the co-host of the Aides to Scouting podcast alongside Walker Chandler, Elliott helps pull back the curtain on the Scouting movement. Through his interviews with national Scouting executives, museum curators, and trail experts, he explores the logistics of leadership, the preservation of Scouting history, and the future of the organization.

A Lifelong Scout

Scouting has been a foundational thread in Elliott’s life. He spent the vast majority of his childhood deeply involved in the program, culminating in earning his Eagle Scout rank in December of 2015. His dedication to outdoor leadership and education continues to this day; he and his partner recently completed their Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training to further hone their trail expertise.

Creative Roots & Sidewalk Chalk Studios

Beyond the campsite, Elliott is a creative powerhouse with a deep love for music—whether he is strumming a guitar, playing the drums, or singing. After graduating from high school in May 2016 and subsequently working in a family-owned business, his journey eventually led him to the world of digital media and audio production.

In 2023, Elliott and the light of his life, Melody, launched Sidewalk Chalk Studios. Operating with the professional motto "We Make You Stand Out," the studio serves as the official production home for the Aides to Scouting podcast. Whether he is behind the microphone or managing the technical side of the studio, Elliott blends his audio-visual expertise with his commitment to preserving and sharing the stories that shape the Scouting community.

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