District of Conservation
District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
Episodes
In Episode 521 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Wisconsin, where she spoke at a permitting reform roundtable with Congressmen Tiffany and Wied, nuclear engineer and Miss America 2023, and others.
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Independent Women Champions American Energy Abundance at Wisconsin Permitting Reform Roundtable
ICYMI: Reps. Tiffany and Wied Join AFP-WI Roundtable on Federal Permitting Reform
In Episode 520 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Energy Bad Boys Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling. They discuss Rahm Emanuel's WSJ op-ed blaming Trump and his One Big Beautiful Bill for raising energy prices, why electricity prices are high, why renewables invited an energy crisis in New Jersey and elsewhere, if renewables are being mass adopted into the U.S. grid, and reaction to President Trump's climate rem...
In Episode 519 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her interview with Tristan B. Breijer, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).
CIC is a non-profit international NGO dedicated to advocating for biodiversity conservation through the sustainable use of wildlife resources. As one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world, the CIC current...
In Episode 518 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps attending last night's D.C. premiere of the new documentary The Nuclear Fronter at the Kennedy Center. The film was made by The Nuclear Company and other nuclear-adjacent companies. It explores why America, a pioneer of this industry, is having a moment and reclaiming leadership in the nuclear energy space. Tune in to learn more about the film and bus tour!
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In Episode 517 of District of Conservation, Gabriella pays tribute to Charlie Kirk - an avowed climate realist, 2nd amendment supporter, and nature lover. She also discusses two Cornell University students almost getting in trouble for lawfully hunting black bear in New York State. Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 516 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her European vacation energy and conservation observations and discusses Boone & Crockett Club's newly-launched "Poach and Pay Project." Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 515 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off Season 8 of the podcast with Paul Schecklman, a Wisconsin-based hunter-conservationist and founder of the new nonprofit, Northwoods Policy Network. Learn about Paul's background, advocacy, and mission of his newly-launched group.
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Learn about Northwoods Policy Network
In Episode 514 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with plastics expert and author Dr. Chris DeArmitt. They discuss the collapse of UN Plastic Treaty negotiations talks in Geneva, misconceptions about microplastics, plastics pollution, styrofoam, and other paradoxes about plastic usage. Tune in to learn more!
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Connect with Dr. Chris DeArmitt
In Episode 513 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Trump administration cancelling the controversial Lava Ridge Wind Project she and CFACT first investigated in August 2022. Tune in to learn more!
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Interior Department Moves to Cancel Reckless Biden-era Approval of Lava Ridge Wind Project
How CFACT's 'Conservation Country' Series Brought Down Lava Ridge Wind Project
In Episode 512 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration (Dingell-Johnson) Act becoming law and bolstering conservation efforts. Tune in to learn more!
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The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950
Casting a Conservation Legacy and Celebrating 75 Years of the Sport Fish Restoration Act
In Episode 511 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Dan Cabela - host of Hard Truths of Conservation and of the Cabela Family Foundation.
The Cabela Family Foundation strives to build and create partnerships and projects which promote outdoor recreation, conservation, and charity toward others.
Hard Truths of Conservation currently airs on Animal Planet, formerly airing on Discovery Channel.
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In Episode 510 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the forthcoming repeal of the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that deemed carbon dioxide as harmful to humans. Learn about the 2009 guidance, carbon/C02's importance to plants and daily live, and likely proposed Trump 2.0 rule to repeal this 16-year standard.
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Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the ...
In Episode 509 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two topics: the U.S. effort to boost critical minerals production and processing + the Rigs-to-Reef program converting decommissioned oil rigs into fish habitat.
Tune in to learn more!
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Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production
Two New U.S. Mining Projects Could Cut Our Dependence on China
...In Episode 508 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Sarah Montalbano, IWF Center for Energy and Conservation Senior Fellow and Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, to discuss her new report "Shattered Green Dreams: The Environmental Costs of Wind and Solar." Tune in to learn more!
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Subscribe to Sarah's "Montalbano Mondays" Substack Newsletter
In Episode 507 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of conservation news stories that were overlooked: the establishment of the Make America Beautiful Again Commission - especially increased National Park fees for foreign visitors - and why she hope DOGE/Dept of Interior will restore Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)'s grant from Dingell-Johnson funds. Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 506 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Richard Meyer, Vice President of Energy Markets, Analysis, and Standards at the American Gas Association. Richard discusses the factors underlying natural gas' staying power, his data work, and more. Tune in to learn more!
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AGA: New Report Confirms that Storage is More Important than E...
In Episode 505 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Senate One Big Beautiful bill version removing both the public lands sale provision and terminating subsidies for mature clean energy projects like solar, wind, and electric vehicles.
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Sen. Lee Statement on Public Lands Sale Amendment Removal
WSJ: America’s Big, Beautiful Land Sale
Shawn Ryan Show: #213 Braxton McCoy - Why is the US Government Selling Mi...
In Episode 504 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by author Braxton McCoy and his Rocky Mountain Radio cohost, Patrick Payne, about the Senate reconciliation provision to sell upwards of 3 million public land acres. The House provision was removed from the final bill, so the same fate could befall the Senate version. But there's still grave concern about this proposal.
The guys explain what the plan entails: if it...
In Episode 503 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses to important updates relating to the EPA: the official repeal of the Biden-era CA EV mandate and rule change to Clean Power Plan 2.0.
Context on these developments: First, the Biden administration granted a Clean Air Act exemption to California to adopt CARB's Advanced Clean Cars II package mandating all new car sales by 2035 be electric. Second, the Biden admi...
In Episode 502 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Sarah Hunt of the Rainey Center. They discuss conservative conservationism, energy abundance, budget reconciliation, making nuclear appealing to women, and much more. Tune in!
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Follow Sarah on X and Instagram
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