EP 498: Trump FY26 Budget & Alcatraz 2.0

In Episode 498 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a new roundup on trending stories. She mentions landing on Substack's list of rising Climate & Environment newsletters, DOI opening up public lands to new fishing and hunting opportunities, President Trump's FY 2026 budget proposals for cutting green spending and why he should preserve the National Park Service. And speaking of National Park Service properties, 47 wants to reopen Alcatraz, which sees 1.2 million visitors annually, as a prison. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Substack Update + Outsider on the Inside Department of the Interior Announces Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Federal Budget Process Major Discretionary Funding Changes FY 2026 ENDING THE GREEN NEW SCAM Fact Sheet National Park Service Greenbook Alcatraz NPS | Federal Bureau of Prisons - Alcatraz Donald Trump's Alcatraz Prison Idea Faces Scrutiny Over Costs