District of Conservation Podcast

An Interview with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy

In Episode 345 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on natural resources and conservation stewardship. Governor Mike Dunleavy arrived in Alaska in 1983 as a young man looking for opportunity, and he found it. His first job was working in a logging camp in Southeast Alaska. Later on, Governor Dunleavy pursued …

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EP 344: IWF Launches Center for Energy & Conservation (ft. Mandy Gunasekara)

In Episode 344 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mandy Gunasekara to the podcast to discuss the launch of Independent Women Forum’s new Center for Energy and Conservation. The CEC will reshape the conversation about American energy and conservation. The center will educate the public about the benefits of modern energy, including thriving economies …

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EP 343: The Hidden War on Public Lands Continues ft. John Nores

In Episode 343 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with past guest John Nores at this past weekend’s Safari Club International convention in Nashville, TN. Nores released a 2nd edition of his popular book, Hidden War, and discussed how drug cartels continue to wage war on public lands. Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Connect …

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An Interview with First Female Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham

In Episode 342 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Commissioner Buckingham is the 29th Texas Commissioner and first women to serve in this role.  Here’s her biography: Commissioner Buckingham’s family were among the first settlers to Texas seven generations ago, and that tough, independent, pioneer spirit is deeply rooted in …

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EP 341: Biden Administration Restores 2001 Roadless Rule (ft. Sarah Montalbano)

In Episode 341 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Sarah Montalbano to the podcast. Sarah is the Northwest Regional Leader for Young Voices and Education Policy Analyst at Alaska Policy Forum. She recently served as a Bartley Fellow at the Wall Street Journal and wrote an op-ed for them entitled “Let Alaska Develop Its …

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EP 340: Lava Ridge Update & Daines Hunting Photo Kerfuffle

In Episode 340 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the latest updates on the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project in southern Idaho and Senator Daines’ being temporarily banned–then reinstated — on Twitter over his profile picture featuring a Pronghorn antelope harvest. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES  A foul wind blows …

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EP 339: Endangered Species Act Turns 50 (ft. David Willms from Your Mountain)

In Episode 339 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back David Willms onto the podcast. David is a lawyer, former advisor to Wyoming Governor Matthew Mead, and co-host of the Your Mountain podcast with Nephi Cole. David joins Gabriella to discuss the Endangered Species Act’s 50th anniversary of becoming law, where the law stands today, …

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EP 338: Conservation Roundtable ft. Cable Smith & Ryan Bassham

In Episode 338 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Lone Star Outdoor Show host Cable Smith and outdoor storyteller Ryan Bassham onto the podcast to discuss trending topics, crazy wildlife stories, and the forthcoming Safari Club International Convention in Nashville, TN next month. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Listen to Lone Star Outdoors …

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EP 337: Deploying AI to Fight Wildfires (ft. Amber Smith)

In Episode 337 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Amber Smith, former U.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and bestselling author of Danger Close. She also is the former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Outreach in Public Affairs during the Trump administration. Tune in to learn more about Amber and …

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EP 336: Dead Whales & WY Wants to Ban EVs

In Episode 336 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explores whether geotechnical surveys for offshore wind are contributing to frequent whale deaths on the Atlantic Coast and why a proposed Wyoming Legislature joint resolution to ban electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Cowboy State by 2035 is justified. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES …

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