District of Conservation
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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
Show episodes
In Episode 409 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks. Treasurer Oaks was first appointed to the position in July 2021 and then elected in November 2022. He and 21 other state financial officers forced the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reopen its proposed rule to list
In Episode 408 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with her friend Aaron Schmaus, serial outdoor entrepreneur and host of the Primitive Republic Podcast. He discusses his time in the Air Force, real estate investing, the problem with the Disney-fication of apex predators, being an extra on the hit Paramoun
In Episode 407 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off 2024 with a must-listen episode on what is likely Biden's next national monument designation: Mimbres Peaks in Luna County, NM. Gabriella brings on Rep. Jenifer Jones, who represents would-be affected district, and Lori Coleman, a local miner, whose compan
In Episode 406 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a federal court victory handed to the Osage Nation after a wind company violated their sovereignty by constructing 84 wind turbines. This is the biggest blow dealt to onshore wind yet. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Federal judge orders removal of wind
In Episode 405 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the state of the Endangered Species Act a half century in operation and laments the closure of the Orvis Arlington, Virginia, fly shop. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES IWF Blog on ESA at 50 OSU: Most Americans support Endangered Species Act despite incre
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. SHOW NOTES Washington Post: Underground zombie str
