441 episodes
District of Conservation Gabriella Hoffman
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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.
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EP 441: Culpeper Battlefields, Field & Stream, Federal Predator Contest Ban
In Episode 441 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a quick roundup on attending the Culpeper Battlefields State Park dedication ceremony, receiving the revamped Field & Stream Magazine, and her thoughts on Rep. Steve Cohen's (D-TN) federal predator contest ban on public lands bill.
SHOW NOTES
Virginia State Parks
Virginia Dept of Conservation and Recreation
American Battlefield Trust: Culpeper Battlefields State Park is Here!
The Future State Park at Culpeper Battlefields
Welcome to Opening Day of the New F&S Print Journal!
Meateater: CONGRESS CONSIDERS NATIONAL BAN ON HUNTING CONTESTS
Cohen: Inhumane practice is neither wildlife management nor sport & Introduced Bill
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EP 440: Virginia to Exit California EV Mandate This Year
In Episode 440 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Virginia exiting the California Air Resource Board's EV mandate by the end of 2024. Tune in to learn more.
SHOW NOTES
Livestream: EV Mandate Exit
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares: Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year
VA NR Secretary Memo on EV Mandate Exit
AG Miyares Official Opinion
DOE EV Data Breakdown by State
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EP 439: Property Rights & Conservation with LandTrust's Nic De Castro
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
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EP 438: Washington Initiative 2117 & Hydropower with Todd Myers
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
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EP 437: Cringe Buttigieg Comments on EV Charging Stations + Turbulence
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
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EP 436: Denali in Denial & Florida Yes on 2 Update with Travis Thompson
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
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