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District of Conservation

District of Conservation

Gabriella Hoffman

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://anchor.fm/district-of-conservation/support

  • 18 minutes 47 seconds
    EP 572: Women for Gun Rights Turns 10

    In Episode 572 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps spending the weekend at Women for Gun Rights' 10th annual summit - namely the inaugural gala and Rally on Capitol Hill. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Women for Gun Rights

    Women for Gun Safety

    2026 National Firearms Survey: Results from the Second Wave, Including Current Ownership of AR-15 Style Rifles, Other "Assault Weapons," and Magazines that Hold More than 10 Rounds



    14 September 2026, 7:53 pm
  • 24 minutes 35 seconds
    EP 571: Can Cloud Seeding Fix America's Water Woes? (ft. Augustus Doricko)

    Welcome to Season 9 of District of Conservation! We are kicking off the new season with a unique question: Can cloud seeding solve America's water scarcity issues - especially out West? We discuss this and more with Rainmakers CEO/Founder Augustus Doricko.


    SHOW NOTES

    Follow Rainmaker on X and Online

    Results from Rainmaker's Alaska Research Campaign


    7 September 2026, 4:00 am
  • 17 minutes 17 seconds
    EP 570: CA to Ban Car Tires to Fight Climate Change

    In Episode 570 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses California's newly-unveiled Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP) that will effectively ban 70% of replacement tires by 2033 under the guise of fighting climate change. Ouch. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    New CA Tire Tax Will Drive Energy Costs Higher in the Golden State


    27 August 2026, 5:51 pm
  • 20 minutes
    EP 569: Big Bend & National Park Week

    In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend National Park. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    National Park Week

    CBP Statement on Big Bend National Park

    Illegal border crossings in Big Bend Sector fall significantly in FY 2025

    17 August 2026, 10:08 pm
  • 17 minutes 30 seconds
    EP 568: Hobie Eyewear at ICAST 2026 & Conservation Initiatives

    In Episode 568 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Stephen Vaughan and Dylan Coates from Eyeking, which represents Hobie Eyewear. Learn about Hobie Eyewear, their ICAST 2026 experience, conservation initiatives, and products.


    Tune in to learn more!

    SHOW NOTES

    Hobie Eyewear

    Floating Collection

    Upcycled Collection

    DUO Series

    Hobie Eyewear 2026 Jordan Lake Cleanup

    2026 Fear My Heart Worldwide Lake Cleanup

    10 August 2026, 7:26 pm
  • 19 minutes 59 seconds
    EP 567: Population Control Isn't Sustainable, Spokane Wildfires, Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary

    In Episode 367 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the latest news: the sixth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act becoming law (August 4, 2020), how an arsonist started the Spokane, WA wildfires, and a crazy study arguing halving the global population down to 4 billion to promote sustainability. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Study: Achieve Sustainability by Easing Population to 4 Billion by 2200

    17 UN Sustainability Goals

    The Simon Abundance Index 2026

    This Earth Day, Disregard Ehrlich and Embrace Abundance

    Man charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire was questioned about 2 other blazes last year


    New Study Finds Humans Cause More Destructive Wildfires in the West
    Great American Outdoors Act & GAOA 250


    4 August 2026, 9:36 pm
  • 20 minutes 30 seconds
    EP 566: Okefenokee Goes UNESCO & Oregon IP 28 Fails

    In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Okefenokee Swamp becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Oregon Initiative Petition 28 failing to make the November ballot. Tune in!


    SHOW NOTES

    Video: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control

    Dear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee Swamp

    AP: The Okefenokee is about to be honored, but some locals aren’t celebrating

    UNESCO WHS 2026 Committee

    UNESCO Okefenokee Announcement

    Okefenokee Swamp Elevated to UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Oregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

    28 July 2026, 5:35 pm
  • 15 minutes 45 seconds
    EP 565: ICAST 2026 - Jen Ripple, Dun Outdoors Editor-in-Chief

    In Episode 365 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jen Ripple - editor-in-chief of the newly re-launched DUN Outdoors. Jen discusses her fly fishing journey, what to expect from DUN Outdoors branching to all outdoor activities, the power of storytelling, why fly fishing should have a presence at ICAST again, her ICAST Live talk demonstration, The Madison promoting women in fly fishing, and much more.

    Tune in!

    SHOW NOTES

    DUN Outdoors

    Follow DUN on Facebook and Instagram

    Follow Jen on Facebook and Instagram

    21 July 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    EP 563: ICAST 2026 - Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy

    In Episode 563 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes the first of three ICAST 2026 interviews with Jeff Angers from Center for Sportfishing Policy.

    Jeff discusses the mood at ICAST, how Senator Lindsay Graham's death impacts recreational boating and fishing, what to make of the Trump administration's Make America Beautiful Again Commission's new report, vessel speed rule update, and sharks.


    Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Center for Sportfishing Policy

    ICAST

    21 July 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 52 seconds
    EP 564: ICAST 2026 - Kristine Fischer, Kayak Bass Angler

    In Episode 564 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kristine Fischer - a trailblazing and accomplished kayak bass angler who's making waves on and off the water.


    Kristine chronicles her story, what hooked her on tournament fishing, how to stay positive, shared some advice for getting into competitive fishing, and much more.


    Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Kristine Fischer Biography

    Follow Kristine on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube


    21 July 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 14 seconds
    EP 562: Great American State Fair & America250 on Public Lands

    In Episode 562 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to the Great America State Fair on the National Mall and related America250 festivities in and around DC public lands leading up to July 4th, 2026. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Great American State Fair

    National Mall

    Make America Beautiful Again Commission Report

    6 July 2026, 11:09 pm
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