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 366: Okefenokee Goes UNESCO & Oregon IP 28 Fails – District of Conservation

In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Okefenokee Swamp becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Oregon Initiative Petition 28 failing to make the November ballot. Tune in!SHOW NOTESVideo: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO ControlDear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee SwampAP: The Okefenokee is about to be honored, but some locals aren’t celebratingUNESCO WHS 2026 CommitteeUNESCO Okefenokee AnnouncementOkefenokee Swamp Elevated to UNESCO World Heritage SiteOregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

1. EP 366: Okefenokee Goes UNESCO & Oregon IP 28 Fails 20:30
2. EP 563: ICAST 2026 – Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy 30:07
3. EP 564: ICAST 2026 – Kristine Fischer, Kayak Bass Angler 12:52
4. EP 365: ICAST 2026 – Jen Ripple, Dun Outdoors Editor-in-Chief 15:45
5. EP 562: Great American State Fair & America250 on Public Lands 16:14

Watch EP 14 of Conservation Nation

SHOW NOTES

Watch EP 14 of Conservation Nation Here

Connect with Johnny Amaral

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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