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
- 13 minutes 24 secondsEP 492: Cherry Blossoms on America's Public Lands
In Episode 492 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her first Tidal Basin cherry blossom scouting trip in several years and how National Park Service lands, managed by Dept of Interior, serve as a backdrop for sakura each spring. Tune in to learn more!
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Restoring, Preserving, and Enriching the National MALL
VERIFY: Yes, it's illegal to shake or pluck the cherry blossom trees in DC
31 March 2025, 5:17 pm - 19 minutes 41 secondsEP 491: Bear Den Study & EPA Does Spring Cleaning
In Episode 491 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her first bear den study from last week and analyzes the 31 deregulatory actions taken by the Trump administration's EPA. Tune in to learn more!
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USFWS Wildlife Restoration Fund
EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History
17 March 2025, 6:17 pm - 27 minutes 42 secondsEP 490: Arizona Atlatl Hunting & Trump Interior Dept 2.0 with Todd Wynn
In Episode 490 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her friend and former Trump 1.0 Interior Department official, Todd Wynn, to the program. He discusses his foray into conservation/energy policy, working under Trump's first administration Interior Secretaries (Zinke, Bernhardt), his thoughts on new Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, leading the charge to legalize atlatl hunting in his adopted state of Arizona, if his daughters will take up hunting, and how to get more adult onset hunters into the sport. Tune in to learn more!
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11 March 2025, 7:42 pm - 30 minutes 51 secondsEP 489: DOGE, National Parks & Malicious Compliance (ft. Zack Vucurevich)
In Episode 489 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back wildlife biologist and Whetstone Habitat LLC's Zack Vucurevich. Zack is a former employee of U.S. Forest Service and West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. He has an interesting take to cross-cutting measures being undertaken by DOGE and the Trump administration and how cuts won't undermine public lands access. Tune in to learn more.
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Follow Zack on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Cutting the Fat: What Federal Budget Cuts Mean for Conservation
3 March 2025, 2:46 pm - 32 minutes 28 secondsEP 488: Firearms Industry Reacts to Trump Administration, 119th Congress (ft. Mark Oliva)
In Episode 488 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mark Oliva from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Mark discusses NSSF's 2025 legislative priorities, thoughts on Secretary Burgum, the Trump administration, ATF director picks, and the future of conservation funding as tied to Pittman-Robertson Act funding. Tune in to learn more!
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Gun Owners, Hunters and Shooters Overwhelmingly Support North American Wildlife Conservation
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Protecting Americans’ Second Amendment Rights
NSSF Praises U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ Protecting Hunters and Anglers Act Introduction
18 February 2025, 5:00 am - 17 minutes 57 secondsEP 487: The Fight Against ESG Continues (ft. OJ Oleka from State Financial Officers Foundation)
In Episode 487 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with OJ Oleka - the new chief executive officer of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF). OJ shares his story, what his priorities at SFOF are, continued threats from ESG and debanking, and much more. Tune in to learn about SFOF!
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Meet OJ and Follow Him on Twitter
17 February 2025, 5:00 am - 17 minutes 3 secondsEP 486: Gulf of America Name Change is Official
In Episode 486 of District of Conservation, Gabriella analyzes the intention behind the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Is it trolling? Is it intended to bolster oil and gas production in the Gulf ? Will it lead to more American fishing, boating, and vacationing in the Gulf? Tune in to learn more!
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RESTORING NAMES THAT HONOR AMERICAN GREATNESS
Interior Department Advances Restoration of Historic Names Honoring American Greatness
It's now Gulf of America. US officially makes Trump change to Gulf of Mexico
Trump reaffirms commitment to ‘Gulf of America’ name change
Oil producer Chevron uses term 'Gulf of America' after Trump renaming order
11 February 2025, 10:34 pm - 23 minutes 19 secondsEP 485: Climate Change Lawsuits Against Oil & Gas Companies (ft. Thomas Catenacci)
In Episode 485 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Washington Free Beacon reporter Thomas Catenacci to have him discuss his coverage of climate lawsuits against oil and gas companies. Tune in to learn more!
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Thomas Catenacci Washington Free Beacon Profile
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
New Jersey Judge Tosses State AG's Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Out of Court
10 February 2025, 5:00 am - 20 minutes 20 secondsEP 484: AltNPS, Orsted Plunges, Ivanpah Solar Plant Shuts Down
In Episode 484 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of news stories being glossed over: the "resistance" movement at National Park Service being led by AltNPS, Orsted leadership changes and them losing 83% of stock value since 2021, and the Ivanpah Solar Plant that's shutting down near the CA-NV border. Tune in to learn more!
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POLITICO: Trump’s hiring freeze creates ‘scary time’ at National Park Service
Better Business Bureau: AltNPS Profile
C-Suite Insider: Orsted CEO Steps Down Amid Offshore Wind Struggles
PG&E Agrees to End Power Purchases from Ivanpah Solar Project to Save Customers Money
5 February 2025, 5:00 am - 23 minutes 49 secondsEP 483: Burgum, Wright, Zeldin Confirmed as Trump Cabinet
In Episode 483 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the confirmations of Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary, Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator, and Chris Wright as Energy Secretary. Tune in to learn more!
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces EPA’s “Powering the Great American Comeback” Initiative
Secretary Doug Burgum Signs First Round of Secretary's Orders to Unleash American Energy
4 February 2025, 6:29 pm - 32 minutes 31 secondsEP 482: President Trump Declares National Energy Emergency (ft. Isaac Orr & Mitch Rolling)
In Episode 482 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes the Energy Bad Boys - Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling - to the podcast. Isaac and Mitch discuss their energy research work, initial reading into President Trump's executive actions on energy, why energy abundance is a better message than all-of-the-above, why wind and solar jeopardize grid stability, how to fully unleash nuclear energy, and more.
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Energy Bad Boys Substack | Isaac Orr | Mitch Rolling
America Can Save the Electric Grid or the Wind and Solar Grift, Not Both
22 January 2025, 5:00 am - More Episodes? Get the App