District of Conservation

In Episode 463 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Mark and Shallon of the Appalachian Homestead about a blanket closure to two regions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in SWVA and how the order will affect locals who depend on hunting, fishing, and foraging. The Temporary Order was issued on October 2, 2024 and will be in effect until October 1, 2025. This is a developing story. Tune in to learn more!

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Forest Service George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Closures Due to Hurricane Helene

Appalachian Homestead Substack

The USDA’s Closure of National Forests - Substack

US Forest Service Laws and Penalties

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In Episode 462 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Anne Brande, a fourth-generation photographer and founder of Albany County Conservancy, to discuss Wyoming wind woes. Her organization is fighting upwards of 20+ onshore wind projects. Learn more about her efforts on the podcast today.

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Albany County Conservancy

Learn more about Anne

Ludwig Photography

Cowboy State Daily: Wyoming May See Next Land Rush For Utility-Sized Solar Farms

Wyoming Conservationists Worry Fed Rule Will Let Turbines Kill More Eagles

Wyoming Anti-Wind Activist Works To Slow Rush To Build Turbine Farms

In Episode 461 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her first dove hunt, teases her upcoming interview with LandTrust's Taylor Moyer, and discusses three important nuclear energy developments domestically and globally.

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My First Dove

Financial Times: World’s biggest banks pledge support for nuclear power

Reuters: Microsoft deal propels Three Mile Island restart, with key permits still needed

DOE Report Finds More Than 60 Gigawatts of New Nuclear Capacity Could Be Built at Existing Nuclear Power Plants
Smashing Atoms: The History of Uranium and Nuclear Power

EnergyBants on TMI

In Episode 460 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Andrew Sandstrom to discuss the state of Utah filing a lawsuit to return 18.5M Bureau of Land Management of what they deem "unappropriated" land back to the state. Tune in as they break down the lawsuit!

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Stand for Our Land Utah

AP: Utah lawsuit seeks state control over vast areas of federal land

David Willms Linkedin Post

Utah News Dispatch: What Utah’s public lands lawsuit means for the future of public lands advocacy

EP 457: Affordable Housing on Public Lands

E&E News: Chief Justice Roberts invites Antiquities Act challenges

This Year, Congress Must Resolve To Reform The Antiquities Act

In Episode 459 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her upcoming fall hunting/fishing plans, her appointment to Virginia's Land Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees, and welcomes Commonwealth Foundation's André Béliveau onto the program for an important energy policy discussion and to discuss his organization's Energy Platform.

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⁠Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments - September 13, 2024

Commonwealth Foundation: A New Vision for Energy

NRO: An ‘All-of-the-Above’ Energy Plan Is No Plan At All

Meet Andre

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In Episode 458 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks of Season 7 of the podcast by recapping her Lithuanian vacation. Namely, outdoor pursuits. These include her fishing (mis)adventures and two good days of mushroom foraging success. And comparing and contrasting EU vs US environmental campaigns. Tune in the learn more!

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Lithuania Travel Website

Recreational Fishing Neringa LTU

Forest mushroom hunting in Lithuania

57% of Vilnius Covered in Green Spaces

European Green Capital Award - Winning Cities - Vilnius 2025

In Episode 457 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses bipartisan visions for opening of federal lands to affordable housing and the implications of such a policy. Tune in to learn more!

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Trump Video - Freedom Cities

CNN: Trump proposes building 10 ‘freedom cities’ and flying cars

⁠POLITICO: Trump calls for contest to create futuristic ‘Freedom Cities’⁠

Lombardo urges Biden to ‘release’ federal land for housing development

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Major New Actions to Lower Housing Costs by Limiting Rent Increases and Building More Homes

RNC 2024 Platform

Trump’s BLM chief has a plan for housing: Sell off public lands

WEX: Solve the housing crisis by selling government land

BLM: Availability of Public Lands for Affordable Housing Purposes in the Las Vegas Valley (562.5 acres in NV)

BLM seeks input on proposed sale of public lands for affordable housing

POLITICO: ‘Sitting empty': Vast expanse of federal land eyed for new housing

Biden’s Land Grab Crusade Thwarts Bipartisan Efforts To Develop Housing On Federal Land

Don’t Let Politicians Convince You That Selling Public Lands Is the Solution to America’s Housing Affordability Crisis

In Episode 456 of District of Conservation, Gabriella brings back Luke Hilgemann of IOTR to discuss Wildlife for All weighing in on Florida Yes on 2. Plus, IOTR's 2025 focus and partnership with the Cabela Family Foundation. Tune in to learn more!

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Wildlife for All: Why Florida’s Right to Hunt Amendment is Unnecessary
IOTR

Florida Yes on 2

In Episode 455 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dives deeper into the Harris-Walz ticket and their track records on climate, energy, conservation, and more. Sportsmen and women have much to worry about this candidacy, sadly. Tune in to learn more!

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EP 454: VP Candidate Tim Walz - Anti-2A, Pro-Net-Zero

Let's Talk About That Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat

America must unburden itself from Harris’s climate agenda

I'm a Gun Owner and Hunter. Gov. Walz Doesn’t Speak For Me

In Episode 454 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down VP Harris' running mate MN Governor Tim Walz and his extreme record on conservation, gun rights, and climate. Tune in to learn more!

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Minnesota deer hunting group drops support of Gov. Tim Walz's 2023 opener over guns, wolves

Gov. Tim Walz says he supports legislation to ban the recreational hunting of wolves

Minnesota governor rolls out plan to fight climate change

Governor Walz Signs Historic Gun Safety Measures Into Law

Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040

Sportsmen’s group will snub Governor’s Deer Opener over Walz positions on guns, wolves

MINNESOTA: GOVERNOR WALZ JOINS THE GOVERNORS SPORTSMEN’S CAUCUS

Once Backed by the N.R.A., Tim Walz Now Champions Tighter Gun Controls

Sierra Club Endorses Tim Walz for Minnesota Governor and Peggy Flanagan for Lieutenant Governor

Center for the American Experiment: The High Cost of 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040

MN EIA Profile

Walz on Vance: ‘I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can’