District of Conservation

In Episode 493 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on current events: the new coal executive order, if public lands will be tied to budget reconciliation discussion, and the impacts of broad tariffs on guns, ammo, and fishing tackle.

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PROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY FROM STATE OVERREACH

Independent Women’s Center for Energy and Conservation Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order to Unleash American Clean Coal Production

E&ENews: Republicans weigh sales of public land in reconciliation

Repealing IRA Green Subsidies Could Fund Trump’s Tax Cuts

Tariff Announcements Impact the Sportfishing Industry

In Episode 492 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her first Tidal Basin cherry blossom scouting trip in several years and how National Park Service lands, managed by Dept of Interior, serve as a backdrop for sakura each spring. Tune in to learn more!

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Restoring, Preserving, and Enriching the National MALL

VERIFY: Yes, it's illegal to shake or pluck the cherry blossom trees in DC

Learn More About the Cherry Blossoms

In Episode 491 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her first bear den study from last week and analyzes the 31 deregulatory actions taken by the Trump administration's EPA. Tune in to learn more!

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USFWS Wildlife Restoration Fund

EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History

In Episode 490 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her friend and former Trump 1.0 Interior Department official, Todd Wynn, to the program. He discusses his foray into conservation/energy policy, working under Trump's first administration Interior Secretaries (Zinke, Bernhardt), his thoughts on new Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, leading the charge to legalize atlatl hunting in his adopted state of Arizona, if his daughters will take up hunting, and how to get more adult onset hunters into the sport. Tune in to learn more!

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Connect with Todd Wynn

AZ Atlatl Association

In Episode 489 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back wildlife biologist and Whetstone Habitat LLC's Zack Vucurevich. Zack is a former employee of U.S. Forest Service and West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. He has an interesting take to cross-cutting measures being undertaken by DOGE and the Trump administration and how cuts won't undermine public lands access. Tune in to learn more.

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Follow Zack on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Cutting the Fat: What Federal Budget Cuts Mean for Conservation

In Episode 488 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mark Oliva from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Mark discusses NSSF's 2025 legislative priorities, thoughts on Secretary Burgum, the Trump administration, ATF director picks, and the future of conservation funding as tied to Pittman-Robertson Act funding. Tune in to learn more!

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NSSF

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Gun Owners, Hunters and Shooters Overwhelmingly Support North American Wildlife Conservation

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Protecting Americans’ Second Amendment Rights

NSSF Praises U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ Protecting Hunters and Anglers Act Introduction

In Episode 487 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with OJ Oleka - the new chief executive officer of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF). OJ shares his story, what his priorities at SFOF are, continued threats from ESG and debanking, and much more. Tune in to learn about SFOF!

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Meet OJ and Follow Him on Twitter

SFOF

Share Your Debanking Story

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In Episode 486 of District of Conservation, Gabriella analyzes the intention behind the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Is it trolling? Is it intended to bolster oil and gas production in the Gulf ? Will it lead to more American fishing, boating, and vacationing in the Gulf? Tune in to learn more!

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RESTORING NAMES THAT HONOR AMERICAN GREATNESS

Gulf of America Day, 2025

Interior Department Advances Restoration of Historic Names Honoring American Greatness

It's now Gulf of America. US officially makes Trump change to Gulf of Mexico

Trump reaffirms commitment to ‘Gulf of America’ name change

Oil producer Chevron uses term 'Gulf of America' after Trump renaming order

Trump Renames the Gulf of Mexico But Questions Remain

In Episode 485 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Washington Free Beacon reporter Thomas Catenacci to have him discuss his coverage of climate lawsuits against oil and gas companies. Tune in to learn more!

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Thomas Catenacci Washington Free Beacon Profile

Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

New Jersey Judge Tosses State AG's Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Out of Court

In Episode 484 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of news stories being glossed over: the "resistance" movement at National Park Service being led by AltNPS, Orsted leadership changes and them losing 83% of stock value since 2021, and the Ivanpah Solar Plant that's shutting down near the CA-NV border. Tune in to learn more!

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AltNPS

POLITICO: Trump’s hiring freeze creates ‘scary time’ at National Park Service

⁠Better Business Bureau: AltNPS Profile⁠

C-Suite Insider: Orsted CEO Steps Down Amid Offshore Wind Struggles

AP: 11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert

PG&E Agrees to End Power Purchases from Ivanpah Solar Project to Save Customers Money