“Threats to hunting and fishing typically emanate from the radical Left. It takes the form of lead bans, closing public lands to new outdoor opportunities, and stopping hunting altogether, for instance. But one Republican bill, the RETURN Act, poses a threat to true conservation efforts. Here’s why it’s problematic.” — Gabriella Hoffman, Townhall.com on July 15th, 2022

In Episode 289 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some news items you may have missed: 7 House Republicans (so far) abandoning support for the RETURN Act, chef Gordon Ramsay harassed by vegans for lamb video, if wolf reintroduction and attacks correlate to “far-right” (conservative) policies. Plus: a (return) guest announcement. Tune in!

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EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting – District of Conservation

In Episode 548 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Sable Offshore Company restarting operations off Santa Barbara's coast and the Endangered Species Committee – or "God Squad" – convening to grant an ESA exemption for offshore oil and gas on national security grounds. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESSable Offshore reveals huge amounts of oil pumping out to Chevron from Santa BarbaraSable Offshore Corp. Begins Oil Sales from the Santa Ynez Pipeline SystemGovernor Newsom condemns and vows to fight Trump for exploiting Iran war crisis of his own making to harm California’s coastlineExtinction committee strips protections from rare Gulf whaleEP 371: Are Fishermen Harming Endangered Rice's Whales? ft. Captain Dylan HubbardFormer Interior Secretary Bernhardt on God Squad meeting‘Extinction Committee’ Allows Oil Drillers to Ignore Species Protections in Gulf of MexicoTrump Cabinet exempts Gulf drilling from species protections

1. EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting 28:48
2. EP 547: Aurelia S. Giacometto, 17th US Fish & Wildlife Service Director 51:59
3. EP 546: USDA NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt on Agriculture & Conservation 30:16
4. EP 545: University of Arizona & Strategic Petroleum Reserve 27:13
5. EP 544: Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Conservation Program Manager 14:42

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SHOW NOTES

EP 285 on The RETURN Act

GOP Cosponsors Who’ve Renounced RETURN Act Support

NBC News: Some TikTokers revolted by Gordon Ramsay video appearing to pick a lamb to slaughter

VICE: Scientists Find Link Between Wolf Attacks and Far Right Politics

Prop 114 and Wolf Reintroduction in CO

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Photo Credit: Gabriella Hoffman

Author

• Gabriella Hoffman
• Gabriella Hoffman is a Media Strategist and Award-Winning Outdoor Writer.
• She hosts the “District of Conservation” podcast and CFACT’s original YouTube series “Conservation Nation.”
• Learn more about her work at http://www.gabriellahoffman.com

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August 1, 2022