Congressman Byron Donalds Discusses Water Quality Issues and Environmental Stewardship

In Episode 147 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debuts a teaser of her interview with freshman Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida’s 19th Congressional District. In this exclusive clip, the congressman chats FL-19, water quality issues, and environmental stewardship. Here’s more about him from his congressional website: Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and …

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The Future of Offshore Energy Exploration

In Episode 146 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Erik Milito. He serves as president of National Ocean Industries Association. He previously worked for American Petroleum Institute. NOIA “represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.” Their chief objectives …

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Rep. Yvette Herrell Talks 117th Congress, New Mexico, and Top Issues

I spoke to Congresswoman Yvette Herrell of New Mexico for a wide-ranging interview today. Here’s more about her: Born and raised in New Mexico, Yvette Herrell served for 4 terms in the New Mexico House of Representatives, and is the Republican nominee for U.S. Congress in New Mexico’s 2nd District. As a state representative, Yvette put people before politics, …

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The Political Fight to Protect Hunting w/ Sportsmen’s Alliance

In Episode 142 of District of Conservation, I welcome Bruce Tague and Brian Lynn from Sportsmen’s Alliance back to the podcast. They discuss CA Senate Bill 252, mention about 2,000 bills have been filed this session, express whether or not sportsmen and women will be represented well under the Biden administration, and more.  Here’s more about …

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Solar Company Rep: It’s Not an Easy Transition [to Solar and Wind]

“You look at the consequences of black lung for a miner, for instance, and measure that against the fastest-growing job in the United States before covid was solar power technician. The same people can do those jobs, but the choice of doing the solar power one now is a better choice. And similarly, you have …

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An Explainer on National Monument Designations

“When it comes to national monuments and America’s sportsmen and women, it’s in our best interest to avoid approaching Interior’s review as a zero-sum game. With the Antiquities Act having been around for more than a century, there are numerous examples of how these designations have accommodated, improved and protected hunting, fishing and habitat admirably. …

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Here’s My Interview with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)

From Townhall.com: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) believes President Joe Biden isn’t taking his call for unity to heart.  Following Inauguration Day, President Biden signed an unprecedented number of executive orders— including one to restore Bears Ears National Monument in San Juan County, Utah, to its original size.  To Senator Lee and the entire Utah delegation, this goes against …

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