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 572 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps spending the weekend at Women for Gun Rights' 10th annual summit - namely the inaugural gala and Rally on Capitol Hill. Tune in to learn more!
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Welcome to Season 9 of District of Conservation! We are kicking off the new season with a unique question: Can cloud seeding solve America's water scarcity issues - especially out West? We discuss this and more with Rainmakers CEO/Founder Augustus Doricko.
In Episode 570 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses California's newly-unveiled Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP) that will effectively ban 70% of replacement tires by 2033 under the guise of fighting climate change. Ouch. Tune in to learn more!
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New CA Tire Tax Will Drive Energy Costs Higher in the Golden State
In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend National Park. Tune in to learn more!
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CBP Statement on Big Bend National Park
Illegal border crossings in Big Bend Sector fall significantly in FY 2025
In Episode 568 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Stephen Vaughan and Dylan Coates from Eyeking, which represents Hobie Eyewear. Learn about Hobie Eyewear, their ICAST 2026 experience, conservation initiatives, and products.
Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 367 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the latest news: the sixth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act becoming law (August 4, 2020), how an arsonist started the Spokane, WA wildfires, and a crazy study arguing halving the global population down to 4 billion to promote sustainability. Tune in to learn more!
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Study: Achieve Sustainability by Easing Population to 4 Billion by 2200
In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Okefenokee Swamp becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Oregon Initiative Petition 28 failing to make the November ballot. Tune in!
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Video: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control
Dear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee Swamp
AP: The Okefenokee is about to be honored, but some locals aren’t celebrating
In Episode 563 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes the first of three ICAST 2026 interviews with Jeff Angers from Center for Sportfishing Policy.
Jeff discusses the mood at ICAST, how Senator Lindsay Graham's death impacts recreational boating and fishing, what to make of the Trump administration's Make America Beautiful Again Commission's new report, vessel speed rule update, and sharks.
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In Episode 564 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kristine Fischer - a trailblazing and accomplished kayak bass angler who's making waves on and off the water.
Kristine chronicles her story, what hooked her on tournament fishing, how to stay positive, shared some advice for getting into competitive fishing, and much more.
Tune in to learn more!
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Follow Kristine on Facebook, Instagra...
In Episode 365 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jen Ripple - editor-in-chief of the newly re-launched DUN Outdoors. Jen discusses her fly fishing journey, what to expect from DUN Outdoors branching to all outdoor activities, the power of storytelling, why fly fishing should have a presence at ICAST again, her ICAST Live talk demonstration, The Madison promoting women in fly fishing, and much more.
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In Episode 562 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to the Great America State Fair on the National Mall and related America250 festivities in and around DC public lands leading up to July 4th, 2026. Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 561 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kostas Moros of Second Amendment Foundation about the latest gun cases federally and in the states. Kostas discusses SCOTUS ruling favorably on two gun rights cases, Virginia courts blocking Virginia Democrats' new gun control laws, and what to expect at SAF's upcoming Gun Right Policy Conference in Dallas, Texas, this September. Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 560 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that legal challenges to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments are subject to judicial review, regarding diminishments. Tune in to learn more!
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Biden’s Monuments Decision Is Reviewable, Appeals Court Says
Tenth Circuit Kicks Utah National Monuments Suit Back to District Court
In Episode 559 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Antares nuclear project hitting criticality and the latest on Colorado Initiative 302 to enshrine the right to fish and hunt in Colorado. Tune in to learn more!
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Antares Mark-0 Becomes First Advanced Nuclear Reactor to Achieve Criticality Under DOE Pilot Program
Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program Reaches First Criticality Test Milestone
In Episode 558 of District of Conservation, Gabriella lays out the case against Oregon IP 28 - or the PEACE Act - that would ban lawful animal uses including hunting, fishing, farming, trapping, and even pet ownership. Tune in to learn more!
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INDEPENDENT WOMEN: Cruel Oregon Ballot Initiative Would Harm Conservation, Agriculture
In Episode 557 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to Meridian Hill Park in D.C., National Park Service beautification efforts in DC, the Trump Interior Department opening 92M of 95M national wildlife refuge acres to new fishing + hunting opportunities, and a recap of last week's POMA Summit in Hugo, MN. Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 556 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the IPCC retiring RCP 8.5 - the worst case climate change modeling scenario and the impact of this. Tune in to learn more!
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Climate change’s worst-case scenario is officially canceled
No, RCP8.5 Did Not Become Implausible Because of Climate Policy
The Scenario Model Intercomparison Project for CMIP7 (ScenarioMIP-CMIP7)
In Episode 555 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. Rep. Hageman sits on the Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees.
The congresswoman discusses her background in natural resources/energy law, her Congressional committee responsibilities, energy abundance, NEPA, +Endangered Species Act reforms, multiple-use management of public lands, natural asset companies, the E15 debate, c...
In Episode 554 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how Amsterdam, The Netherlands, took steps to become the first capital city to ban public advertisements of high-carbon products like meat and fossil fuel products. Tune in to learn about the implications of this policy change.
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Amsterdam Bans Meat, Fossil Fuels Ads to Fight Climate Change
In Episode 553 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to IOTR's Annual Meeting in SWFL. Tune in to learn about IOTR's initiatives, priorities, and the efforts to add the right to hunt and fish to Colorado.
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IOTR: Colorado Initiative 302 Clears Key Hurdle, Advances Constitutional Right To Hunt and Fish
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