District of Conservation

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

December 15, 2025 30 mins

In Episode 531 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jessica Byers - brand relations manager at Montana Knife Company. Jessica discusses her journey from outdoor content creator to representing one of the most unique knife companies in the outdoor industry. Jessica discusses building her FollowerHerArrow brand, working with outdoor companies, creating content, if she worries about AI, why she paused her storytelling wor...

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In Episode 530 of District of Conservation, Gabriella plays her new CFACT Conservation Country investigation into a Biden-Harris administration action to make Okefenokee Swamp a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tune in to learn more!


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Conservation Country EP 21: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control

Substack: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control

Climate Depot: Watch: Americans try to stop UN land grab in Georgia


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In Episode 529 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes on New Jersey Assemblyman Mike Inganamort to discuss NJ AB 6055 - a proposal to mandate three animal rights activists to serve on the state Fish and Game Council. This is a death by a thousand cuts move to reimagine state wildlife agencies. Learn how the state lawmaker plans to fight back and more on today's episode.


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NJ A6055: Revises Fish and Game Cou...

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In Episode 528 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses new Department of Interior changes to National Parks access--including America-First fees. Tune in to learn more!


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Department of the Interior Announces Modernized, More Affordable National Park Access 

NPS: Visitor Use Data

Updated: America the Beautiful Entrance Passes

National Parks to Charge International Visitors More to Pay Down Maintenance Backlog

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In Episode 527 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three updates: if climate policies deliver energy affordability, previewing her November 18th, 2025 energy abundance talk at University of Hawaii at Manoa, and how San Diego Zoo visits planted the seeds of her wildlife conservation policy journey. Tune in to learn more!


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Affordability, affordability, affordability: Democrats’ new winning formula

Sherrill Aff...

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In Episode 526 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan - author of the new book, So You Want to Own Greenland?: Lessons from the Vikings to Trump.

Elizabeth discusses her scholarship in polar affairs, what prompted her to write the book, if Greenland will ever be independent, the unearthed nuclear reactor at Camp Century, Greenland's vast critical mineral deposits, if energy, tourism, and Green...

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In Episode 525 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Travis Fisher - director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute. Travis discusses his role at Cato Institute, why energy abundance is having a moment, Bill Gates disavowing climate doomerism, challenging the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, if AI data centers are responsible for rising electricity demand, consumer-regulated electricity, and muc...

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In Episode 523 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her new IW energy abundance report and how the Trump administration secured a victory blocking the International Maritime Organization (IMO) vote to adopt a global net-zero shipping framework. Tune in to learn more!


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Independent Women Report on Energy Abundance

Fox News: Expert says energy abundance will 'rebalance' America as demand hits record highs...

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In Episode 522 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Julianne Szyper - deputy director of Virginia Department of Energy. Julianne discusses her role at the agency, VDOE's top priorities, the Youngkin administration's energy goals, supercharging nuclear fission and fusion, and much more. Tune in to learn more!

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Learn more about Virginia Department of Energy

Youngkin Virginia Energy Plan

⁠Virginia Tech to le...

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September 29, 2025 28 mins

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

Independent Women’s Voic...

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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...

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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...

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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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Turning Point USA

TPUSA + IOTR Partnership

Mrs. Erika Kirk's Full Remarks

Craig Boddington's Tribute to Charlie...

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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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Boone and Crockett Club

Boone and Crockett Club's Poach and Pay Project

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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

Follow Paul on X



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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

Follow him on LinkedIn and X/Twitter

Order The Plastics Paradox: Facts...

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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

⁠Lava Ridge Wind Project...

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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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Sport Fish Restoration

The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950

Casting a Conservation Legacy and Celebrating 75 Years of the Sport Fish Restoration Act

A Good Excise Tax


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