From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“For the better part of for the majority of the life of the major water projects in California–when I say water project projects, I mean, the state of California owns a owns and operates a water system in California that moves water from the north to the south, as does the federal government. For the better part of the lifespan of both of those projects, everything worked fine. And it was regardless of hydrology, regardless of rainfall and snowpack. The system worked as it was designed to work. And by the way, I would remind your listeners that these systems were built in California with the understanding that we go through these periods of drought followed by periods of abundant rainfall and snowpack, that’s been California’s history.” — Johnny Amaral, Friant Water Authority – Tulare County, CA

In Episode 367 of District of Conservation, Gabriella continues the conversation surrounding EP 14 of Conservation Nation with two gentlemen who starred in it: Johnny Amaral and William Bourdeau. Learn how these stakeholders are impacting the conversation surrounding food security, farming, water infrastructure, and more.

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EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis – District of Conservation

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 NOTESTrump Administration to Repeal Endangerment Finding and Advance Historic DeregulationPresident Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in HistoryRyan Maue on Endangerment Finding Being AdministrativeWhat is the Potomac Interceptor?Poo-thetic: Networks Refuse to Cover Largest Sewage Spill in U.S. HistoryKatie Pavlich News Nation Coverage of Potomac Sewage DisasterTrump directs federal authorities to protect PotomacDC Water CEO writes open letter on Potomac sewage spillGovernment agencies less likely than private firms to comply with environmental regulations

1. EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis 28:54
2. EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation) 33:45
3. EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife) 34:52
4. EP 539: Davos Sours on Climate Policies (ft. Marc Morano) 34:24
5. EP 538: Virginia Democrats Target Gun Owners & Hunters (ft. Cam Edwards) 25:47

Watch EP 14 of Conservation Nation

SHOW NOTES

Watch EP 14 of Conservation Nation Here

Connect with Johnny Amaral

Connect with William Bourdeau

California Water Alliance

Friant Water Authority

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