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District of Conservation

District of Conservation

By: Gabriella Hoffman
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 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.Gabriella Hoffman
Episodes
  • EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis

    EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis
    Feb 16 2026

    In Episode 542 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two trending news stories: the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding and the Trump administration stepping in to resolve the Potomac River sewage crisis that began on January 19th, 2026. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Trump Administration to Repeal Endangerment Finding and Advance Historic Deregulation

    President Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in History

    Ryan Maue on Endangerment Finding Being Administrative

    What is the Potomac Interceptor?

    Poo-thetic: Networks Refuse to Cover Largest Sewage Spill in U.S. History

    Katie Pavlich News Nation Coverage of Potomac Sewage Disaster

    Trump directs federal authorities to protect Potomac
    DC Water CEO writes open letter on Potomac sewage spill

    Government agencies less likely than private firms to comply with environmental regulations
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    29 mins
  • EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation)

    EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation)
    Feb 5 2026

    In Episode 541 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Fred Bird - Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's Eastern States manager. Fred discusses his role with the organization, New Hampshire right to hunt and fish moving through the legislature, rigs to reef, MAP Waters Act, EXPLORE Act, and how the outdoors still brings Americans together. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Connect with Fred and on Instagram

    Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

    NH CACR15: Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment

    Granite Staters’ Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity: Get Right to Hunt and Fish to the Ballot


    State Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish

    New Hampshire - R3 Mandates

    Steel to Sanctuary

    Rigs to Reef: A Conservation Program Environmentalists Shouldn't Oppose
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    34 mins
  • EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife)

    EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife)
    Feb 3 2026

    In Episode 540 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Charles Whitwam, cofounder of HOWL for Wildlife, to the show. Charles discusses HOWL's 2026 priorities, the impact of their new documentary Killing Catalina, and federal and states policies they're watching. Tune in to learn more!


    SHOW NOTES

    Watch Killing Catalina on YouTube

    Support HOWL for Wildlife

    Support Origins Foundation
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    35 mins
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