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 NOTESStudy: Achieve Sustainability by Easing Population to 4 Billion by 220017 UN Sustainability GoalsThe Simon Abundance Index 2026This Earth Day, Disregard Ehrlich and Embrace AbundanceMan charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire was questioned about 2 other blazes last yearNew Study Finds Humans Cause More Destructive Wildfires in the WestGreat American Outdoors Act & GAOA 250

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 NOTESVideo: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO ControlDear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee SwampAP: The Okefenokee is about to be honored, but some locals aren’t celebratingUNESCO WHS 2026 CommitteeUNESCO Okefenokee AnnouncementOkefenokee Swamp Elevated to UNESCO World Heritage SiteOregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

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 NOTESCenter for Sportfishing PolicyICAST

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 NOTESKristine Fischer BiographyFollow Kristine on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

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 NOTESDUN OutdoorsFollow DUN on Facebook and InstagramFollow Jen on Facebook and Instagram

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 NOTESGreat American State FairNational MallMake America Beautiful Again Commission Report

In Episode 561 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kostas Moros of Second Amendment Foundation about the latest gun cases federally and in the states. Kostas discusses SCOTUS ruling favorably on two gun rights cases, Virginia courts blocking Virginia Democrats' new gun control laws, and what to expect at SAF's upcoming Gun Right Policy Conference in Dallas, Texas, this September. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESSecond Amendment FoundationFollow Kostas on Twitter/XSAF Gun Rights Policy ConferenceSupreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun restrictionState Judge Blocks Virginia ‘Assault Firearm’ Sales Ban

In Episode 560 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that legal challenges to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments are subject to judicial review, regarding diminishments. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESBiden’s Monuments Decision Is Reviewable, Appeals Court Says Tenth Circuit Kicks Utah National Monuments Suit Back to District CourtThis Year, Congress Must Resolve to Reform the Antiquities ActFACT CHECK: Can Presidents Unilaterally Declare Large National Monuments?President Trump has the power to shrink national monuments

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!SHOW NOTESAntares Mark-0 Becomes First Advanced Nuclear Reactor to Achieve Criticality Under DOE Pilot ProgramNuclear Reactor Pilot Program Reaches First Criticality Test MilestoneAnti-Hunting Groups Keep Losing in These States. That’s No AccidentColorado 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!SHOW NOTESINDEPENDENT WOMEN: Cruel Oregon Ballot Initiative Would Harm Conservation, Agriculture