In Episode 559 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Antares nuclear project hitting criticality and the latest on Colorado Initiative 302 to enshrine the right to fish and hunt in Colorado. Tune in to learn more!

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Antares Mark-0 Becomes First Advanced Nuclear Reactor to Achieve Criticality Under DOE Pilot Program

Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program Reaches First Criticality Test Milestone

Anti-Hunting Groups Keep Losing in These States. That’s No Accident

Colorado Right to Hunt and Fish Initiative (2026)

Group aims to add right to hunt and fish to Colorado Constitution

In Episode 558 of District of Conservation, Gabriella lays out the case against Oregon IP 28 - or the PEACE Act - that would ban lawful animal uses including hunting, fishing, farming, trapping, and even pet ownership. Tune in to learn more!

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INDEPENDENT WOMEN: Cruel Oregon Ballot Initiative Would Harm Conservation, Agriculture

In Episode 557 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to Meridian Hill Park in D.C., National Park Service beautification efforts in DC, the Trump Interior Department opening 92M of 95M national wildlife refuge acres to new fishing + hunting opportunities, and a recap of last week's POMA Summit in Hugo, MN. Tune in to learn more!

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Meridian Hill Park Report

Interior Expands Hunting and Fishing Access Across Federal Lands

FWS Public Lands and Waters

SO 3447 - Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barriers, and Ensuring Consistency Across the Department of the Interior Lands and Waters

Professional Outdoor Media Association

In Episode 556 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the IPCC retiring RCP 8.5 - the worst case climate change modeling scenario and the impact of this. Tune in to learn more!

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RCP8.5 Is Officially Dead

Climate change’s worst-case scenario is officially canceled

No, RCP8.5 Did Not Become Implausible Because of Climate Policy

The Scenario Model Intercomparison Project for CMIP7 (ScenarioMIP-CMIP7)

In Episode 555 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. Rep. Hageman sits on the Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees.

The congresswoman discusses her background in natural resources/energy law, her Congressional committee responsibilities, energy abundance, NEPA, +Endangered Species Act reforms, multiple-use management of public lands, natural asset companies, the E15 debate, critical minerals, nuclear energy, the repeal of the Biden-era Public Lands Rule and how to sustainably build data centers.

Tune in to learn more!

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Learn more about Rep. Hageman

Connect with the Congresswoman on Facebook, Instagram, and X

In Episode 554 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how Amsterdam, The Netherlands, took steps to become the first capital city to ban public advertisements of high-carbon products like meat and fossil fuel products. Tune in to learn about the implications of this policy change.

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Amsterdam Bans Meat, Fossil Fuels Ads to Fight Climate Change

In Episode 553 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to IOTR's Annual Meeting in SWFL. Tune in to learn about IOTR's initiatives, priorities, and the efforts to add the right to hunt and fish to Colorado.

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Support IOTR

2027 Annual Meeting

Hunt Fish Freedom Podcast

IOTR: Colorado Initiative 302 Clears Key Hurdle, Advances Constitutional Right To Hunt and Fish

Cabela's Family Foundation

Hard Truths of Conservation

In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top post. Gabriella also discusses how data centers use water and why these projects aren't as scary as believed. Plus, a preview of this weekend's IOTR Summit in Florida. Tune in to learn more!

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American Rivers: America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 is a Call to Action for Healthy Rivers and a Cleaner Water Supply 

Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking

In Episode 551 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her Daily Caller Live talk on April 21st and discusses Maine passing the statutory right to hunt and fish. Tune in to learn more!

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Daily Caller Live: American Innovation & Manufacturing Renaissance

Maine Legislature weighs constitutional right to hunt and fish

Luke Hilgemann Statement on Right to Hunt and Fish

CSF: Statutory Right to Hunt and Fish Enacted in Maine

In Episode 550 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Stephen Gutowski - founder and publisher of The Reload. Stephen discusses the latest Virginia gun bills moving in Richmond and which bills Governor Abigail Spanberger is likely to sign into law. Tune in to learn more!

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Follow Stephen on X

Read and subscribe to The Reload

Virginia Governor Sends ‘Assault Firearms’ Ban Back to Legislature, Demands Expansion

Virginia House Bill 217

Gutowski Tweet on HB 217: Assault Firearms Ban & Update

In Episode 459 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews NSSF's Mark Oliva and Safari Club International's Bee Frederick about several lead ammunition prohibition bills moving through the Maryland legislature. Tune in to learn more and how these bans could impact your state.

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National Shooting Sports Foundation

Safari Club International

MD SB181: Hunting - Restrictions of Venison Donation

11% Excise Tax | Comprehensive Community Safety Act

For the 3rd Year in a Row, the Old-Line State Sees an Attempt to Ban Lead Hunting Ammunition