In Episode 439 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews LandTrust Founder & CEO Nic De Castro. LandTrust exists to enable the enjoyment, profitability, and sustainability of America’s undeveloped private lands. Nic shares his background, LandTrust's missions, the case for private land hunting opportunities, why property rights and conservation shouldn't be at odds with one another, and more.

Tune in for this riveting conversation!

SHOW NOTES

LandTrust Website

WSJ: Montana Ranchers’ New Side Hustle: Giving Tourists the ‘Yellowstone’ Experience

In Episode 438 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center. Todd discusses his work with WPC, why Washington State has wacky environmental policies, the importance of Washington Initiative 2117, his participation in Gabriella's forthcoming Conservation Nation video on hydropower, and much more.

SHOW NOTES

Todd Myer's Biography

Washington Policy Center - Center for the Environment

Washington Initiative 2117, Prohibit Carbon Tax Credit Trading and Repeal Carbon Cap-and-Invest Program Measure (2024)

Snake and Columbia River dams: Controversy rages between renewable hydroelectric advocates and extremists seeking to remove dams

In Episode 437 of District of Conservation, Gabriella keeps up the theme with incompetent cabinet secretaries and deputies focusing on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his terrible 'Face the Nation' interview. He couldn't answer why only 8 of 500k EV charging stations, funded by $7.5B, have come online. He also spew misinformation about turbulence and climate change. Tune in the learn more!

SHOW NOTES

Full Buttigieg 'Face the Nation' Interview

Autoweek: $7.5 Billion In Federal Funds Yield Only 8 EV Charging Stations

Free Press: Stop Making Plane Turbulence About Climate Change

Climate change is behind increasing flight turbulence, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says

In Episode 436 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Denali National Park flag brouhaha and a Florida Yes on 2 update with Travis Thompson. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES

American Flags Fit Into The National Park Experience

Denali National Park response to flag fiasco marked by evasion, half-truths and redirection

National Park Service Statement: Denali National Park

National Park Service denies ordering removal of American flag at Denali National Park

Denali National Park is in Damage Control Mode

National Park Service, in careful statement, denies claim that superintendent banned American flag from bridge workers’ vehicles

Yes on 2 Florida

Travis Thompson

All Florida

In Episode 435 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brant McDuff - conservation historian, author, taxidermist, lecturer, museum tour guide--jack of all trades. Brant discusses his hunting journey, how to make hunting appealing to city dwellers, how to fight incremental bans to hunting, his love of taxidermy, the importance of hunters to come together, and much more. Don't miss this riveting conversation!

SHOW NOTES

Brant MacDuff's Website

Brant's Book: The Shotgun Conservationist: Why Environmentalists Should Love Hunting

Connect with Brant on Instagram

In Episode 434 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with meteorology student and rising climate thought leader Chris Martz. Chris chats why he is interested in weather/climate issues, if climate change underpins all natural disasters, how to challenge the climate crisis narrative, and analyze Professor Bill McGuire's crazy climate culling statements and the new Monmouth poll showing diminished support for prioritizing climate change among 18-to-34 year olds. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES

Connect with Chris Martz and follow him on Twitter

Bill McGuire's crazy climate culling tweets

Pew: Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change

Climate Professor Thinks We Should 'Cull' the Human Population to Reach Emissions Targets

Monmouth Poll: Climate Change Concerns Dip

In Episode 433 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is recording from POMA Annual Meeting in South Carolina. She dishes on her personal best largemouth bass catch and shares two news updates regarding the Biden NEPA rule and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banning lab-grown meat. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES

ESG Comes For Permitting Reform

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Finalizes Reforms to Modernize Environmental Reviews, Accelerate America’s Clean Energy Future, Simplify the Process to Rebuild our Nation’s Infrastructure, and Strengthen Public Engagement

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Keep Lab-Grown Meat Out of Florida

NRO: Florida’s Meat-Mandate Hypocrisy

In Episode 432 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on several finalized EPA and DOI (BLM) rules that potentially will affect grid stability, multiple-use management of public lands, and force a transition to net-zero—an unsustainable goal. Learn more on today's program.

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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

Explainer: New EPA power sector rules set up likely legal clashes

EPA: Greenhouse Gas Standards and Guidelines for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

E&E News: 3 energy questions hang over EPA’s carbon rule

Final Public Land Rule

BLM Restoration and Mitigation Lease Fact Sheet

BLM: Renewable Energy Rule

Western Solar Plan Could Threaten 22M Public Lands Acres

IWF: Renewables Developers Win Big Discount On Public Lands

Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Historic Milestones, New Actions for Clean Energy on Public Lands

BLM Director Stone-Manning outlines new direction for agency

In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES

Atomo Coffee | Ingredients

Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation

A Beyond Meat-Backed Coffee Maker Is Selling 'Beanless' Coffee

Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change

Are North American Forests Really Shrinking? What the Data Tell Us

UN FAO 2020 Report: 2020 Global Forest Resources Assessment

Global Ecology and Conservation Volume 49, January 2024: The global greening continues despite increased drought stress since 2000

The Earth is getting greener. Hurray?

Wildlife Agency Strays From Conservation With Climate-Centric Refuge Rule

In Episode 430 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debriefs listeners on her recent Conservation Nation film trip to Washington/Oregon, her visit to Mt. Rainier National Park, and how to make Earth Day conservationist again.

SHOW NOTES

National Park Week

Let’s Reclaim Earth Day From Radical Environmentalists