District of Conservation

Updated: 28 Jul 2025 • 511 episodes
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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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In Episode 511 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Dan Cabela - host of Hard Truths of Conservation and of the Cabela Family Foundation. The Cabela Family Foundation strives to build and create partnerships and projects which promote outdoor recreation, conservation, and charity toward others. Hard Truths

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In Episode 510 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the forthcoming repeal of the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that deemed carbon dioxide as harmful to humans. Learn about the 2009 guidance, carbon/C02's importance to plants and daily live, and likely proposed Trump 2.0 rule to repeal this 16-year standard

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In Episode 509 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two topics: the U.S. effort to boost critical minerals production and processing + the Rigs-to-Reef program converting decommissioned oil rigs into fish habitat. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production T

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In Episode 508 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Sarah Montalbano, IWF Center for Energy and Conservation Senior Fellow and Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, to discuss her new report "Shattered Green Dreams: The Environmental Costs of Wind and Solar." Tune in to learn more! SHOW NO

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In Episode 507 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of conservation news stories that were overlooked: the establishment of the Make America Beautiful Again Commission - especially increased National Park fees for foreign visitors - and why she hope DOGE/Dept of Interior will restore Recreational Boatin

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In Episode 506 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Richard Meyer, Vice President of Energy Markets, Analysis, and Standards at the American Gas Association. Richard discusses the factors underlying natural gas' staying power, his data work, and more. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES American Gas Associa

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