By Gabriella Hoffman

“In reality, the endangered species program and inclusion on the List may be likened to a hospital where patients check in but rarely check out. Of the relatively few that do, some are heralded as recovered. More often than not, the reality is the species should never have been listed. When such species are declared ‘recovered,’ it could be likened to a doctor claiming to have cured a patient upon discovering the patient had been misdiagnosed as in poor health. Such patients would be no more cured than some of these species have ‘recovered.’ Like doctors engaged in this malpractice, federal officials have repeatedly made claims over decades that are devoid of scientific integrity.” — Rob Gordon, author of the new Western Caucus Foundation “The Endangered Species Act at 50” report

In Episode 405 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the state of the Endangered Species Act a half century in operation and laments the closure of the Orvis Arlington, Virginia, fly shop. Tune in to learn more.

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EP 558: Oppose Oregon IP28 (AKA the PEACE Act) – District of Conservation

In Episode 558 of District of Conservation, Gabriella lays out the case against Oregon IP 28 – or the PEACE Act – that would ban lawful animal uses including hunting, fishing, farming, trapping, and even pet ownership. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESINDEPENDENT WOMEN: Cruel Oregon Ballot Initiative Would Harm Conservation, Agriculture

1. EP 558: Oppose Oregon IP28 (AKA the PEACE Act) 20:33
2. EP 557: 95% of National Wildlife Refuges to Open to Hunting, Fishing 14:10
3. EP 556: RCP8.5 is Dead 14:16
4. EP 555: Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) 33:48
5. EP 554: Amsterdam Bans Meat, Fossil Fuel Ads to Combat Climate Change 19:40

SHOW NOTES

IWF Blog on ESA at 50 ⁠

⁠OSU: Most Americans support Endangered Species Act despite increasing efforts to curtail it⁠

⁠PERC: A Field Guide for Wildlife Recovery⁠

⁠PERC: Missing the Mark – How the Endangered Species Act Falls Short of Its Own Recovery Goals⁠

⁠ New WCF ESA at 50 Report Western Caucus Foundation ESA at 50 Report

Photo Credit: Gabriella Hoffman / American Bald Eagle Photographed in Juneau, AK, August 16th, 2023

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