“I started building this coalition that we call the Western Sports Industry Coalition. This coalition is unlike anything the Western horse world’s ever seen. And actually the thoroughbred people have called me and complimented me on putting this together. And the reason it’s so hard to put something like that together and get all of these organizations out there people don’t…realize how many organizations are rodeo-type organizations and companies out there that you know, actually have their own Association and their own group of people that rodeo.” — Dave Duquette of Western Justice

In Episode 392 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Dave Duquette from Western Justice about efforts to protect animal agriculture and rodeo from attacks by preservationist environmentalists and animal rights activists. Tune in to learn more!

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EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America – District of Conservation

In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top post. Gabriella also discusses how data centers use water and why these projects aren't as scary as believed. Plus, a preview of this weekend's IOTR Summit in Florida. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAmerican Rivers: America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 is a Call to Action for Healthy Rivers and a Cleaner Water Supply Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking

1. EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America 18:45
2. EP 551: Maine Adopts Statutory Right to Hunt and Fish 14:01
3. EP 550: Governor Spanberger Targets Gun Ownership in Virginia (ft. Stephen Gutowski) 24:37
4. EP 549: Maryland Madness – Lead Ammunition Bans 31:45
5. EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting 28:48

SHOW NOTES

⁠Western Justice⁠ + ⁠Dave Duquette⁠

⁠Rodeo Events: The Far Left’s Latest Target⁠

⁠Western Sports Industry Coalition⁠ + ⁠Backgrounder

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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