Connecticut approves bear stand-your-ground law

“Indeed, the DEEP supported this legislation when it was first introduced and would have welcomed hunting as a tool to manage the increasing bear population. But state legislators acquiesced to pressure from ill-informed animal rights groups and prioritized emotional appeals over conservation and public safety. SB 1148 now fails to fully address this public safety risk for the Constitution State’s 3.6 million residents—a risk made clear last year when a 10-year-old boy was mauled by a bear in his grandparents’ backyard.” — Hartford Courier

In Episode 379 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Connecticut passing a bear self-defense law that allows residents to shoot bears in self-defense cases and discourages feeding the burgeoning black bear population. The Connecticut legislature was short of passing a bill allowing a highly-regulated hunt, arguably a more preferable and humane option. Tune in to learn more!

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EP 571: Can Cloud Seeding Fix America's Water Woes? (ft. Augustus Doricko) – District of Conservation

Welcome to Season 9 of District of Conservation! We are kicking off the new season with a unique question: Can cloud seeding solve America's water scarcity issues – especially out West? We discuss this and more with Rainmakers CEO/Founder Augustus Doricko. Follow Rainmaker on X and OnlineResults from Rainmaker's Alaska Research Campaign