District of Conservation

In Episode 404 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reads a Washington Post article about zombie creeks that may invite swamplike conditions back in Washington, D.C. Previous discussion about D.C. being a swamp said this is a myth. Who's right? Tune in to learn more.

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Washington Post: Underground zombie streams threaten to turn D.C. back into a real-life swamp

Smithsonian Magazine: The Myth That Washington Was a Swamp Will Never Go Away

WaPo in 2014: No, D.C. isn't really a swamp

In Episode 403 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on the latest happenings in conservation: the Sun Sentinel smearing Florida sportsmen and women who support right to hunt and fish amendment; two court cases that could modernize the Antiquities Act; and Colorado releasing its first batch of gray wolves. Tune in to learn more!

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Sun Sentinel Editorial: Florida’s proposed hunting/fishing amendment aims at deceptive targets | Editorial

WESTERN CAUCUS MEMBERS SUBMIT AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTING THE LIMIT OF EXECUTIVE ABUSES OF THE ANTIQUITIES ACT

Members of Congress, National Organizations Support Supreme Court Review of O&C Lands Case, Limits on Antiquities Act

FACT CHECK: Can Presidents Unilaterally Declare Large National Monuments?

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Tweet

Colorado Parks and Wildlife successfully releases gray wolves on Colorado’s Western Slope

In Episode 402 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a sad end to the beloved Richmond, Virginia, Hollywood Cemetery and Independent Women's Network's new appliance action center to protect household appliances. Tune in to learn more!

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Poaching Investigation Begins After Famous ‘Hollywood Buck’ Turns Up Dead on Facebook

Suspects Identified in “Hollywood Buck” Case in Richmond

Tell The Biden Administration To Get Out Of Your Home!

Get Uncle Sam Out of My Home Action Center Sources

In Episode 401 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Tom Opre - CEO/founder of Shepherds of Wildlife Society. SWS is recently know for its wildlife successful and award-winning film "Killing the Shepherd." Tom and Gabriella discuss his forthcoming film, The Last Keeper, if his organization will have any North American films in the works, the dangers of rewilding efforts, and more. Tune in!

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Website - Shepherds of Wildlife Society

Killing the Shepherd

The Last Keeper

Connect with Tom Opre

In Episode 400 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her experience at Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's annual NASC Conference in Dewey Beach, Delaware and Rep. Mike Flood's resolution to defang the COP 28 U.N. Global Food Systems road map from being adopted by the U.S. Tune in to learn more!

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Virginia Deer Hunt

CSF NASC

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Rep. Mike Flood Resolution

EP 398: Giving Tuesday, COP28, ExxonMobil's Lithium Bet

In Episode 399 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her recent ALEC Summit speech on natural asset companies, fishing in Arizona's Salt River, previews CSF NASC podcast interviews, and discusses the USFWS's proposed rule to list the Lower-48 wolverine on the Endangered Species Act with threatened protections on climate change, not population, grounds. Tune in to learn more.

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USFWS Press Release: North American wolverine receives federal protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for North American Wolverine - Due January 29th, 2024

Science: With limited funds for conservation, researchers spar over which species to save—and which to let go

The Endangered Species Act at 50

In Episode 398 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dishes on her Giving Tuesday picks, what coverage to look out for at COP 28 in Dubai, and Exxon Mobil's big bet on lithium in southwest Arkansas. Tune in to learn more.

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Chart: 70,000 traveling to Dubai for COP28

EU lawmakers urge COP28 climate summit to take aim at fossil fuels

UAE reportedly planned to use COP28 climate summit to lobby for oil and gas deals

COP28’s gender agenda: Spotlighting gender-responsive strategies for accelerated climate action 

Bloomberg: Eat Less Meat Is Message for Rich World in Food’s First Net Zero Plan

FAO at COP28: Agrifood systems solutions to shape climate agenda

ExxonMobil drilling first lithium well in Arkansas, aims to be a leading supplier for electric vehicles by 2030

Oil Giant Exxon Betting On A Green Future

In Episode 397 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols.

Commissioner Echols has served in his role since 2011 and authored the December 2017 motion to keep Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant moving forward. He discusses the benefits of nuclear energy, Vogtle Unit 3 and 4 coming online, some setbacks for nuclear, if the private sector can unleash investment in nuclear, and more.

Tune in to learn more!

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Commissioner Tim Echols Bio

Nuclear Energy Advantages

Vogtle Unit 3 goes into operation

Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 

DOE: Plant Vogtle Unit 3 Enters Commercial Operations, Bringing Carbon-Free Nuclear Energy to Millions

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Agree to Terminate the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP)

In Episode 396 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews her Independent Women's Forum colleague, Brianna Howard, on the podcast.

Brianna is social media manager at IWF and previously held roles as Director of Digital Media for the House Budget Committee Republicans and special assistant to U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia. When not performing her IWF duties, she serves as mayor of Mount Jewett, PA.

Brianna discusses her family's energy business, Edwin Drake's legacy, how much American life is dependent on oil and gas, the problem with net-zero policies, Taylor Swift's carbon footprint, and much more. Tune in to learn about Brianna.

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Learn more about Brianna and follow her on Twitter

SheThinks Podcast: Brianna Howard: How Pennsylvania’s Energy Production Has Transformed The State

The Braford Era: Edwin Drake’s quest for oil lives on in Pa. energy producers

In Episode 395 of District of Conservation, Gabriella brings on Blue Ribbon Coalition executive director Benjamin Burr to discuss public lands access closures across the U.S. Ben and Gabriella also touch upon off-road/trail closures in Moab UT, conservation areas, 30 by 30, broad film permit standards and First Amendment threats, and more. Tune in to learn more.

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BlueRibbon Coalition | BRC Staff

Help Us Fight Against Unlawful OHV Bans in Moab

Fight for Every Inch Against 30×30

Proposed Missouri Headwaters Conservation Area

If BLM OKs Controversial Rock Springs Plan, Don’t Expect Local Cooperation

PUBLIC LAND COMMERCIAL FILMING PERMITS ARE DISCRIMINATION

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 – What it means for Filming & Public Land Access