From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“The BLM regularly transfers public lands to local governments and nonprofits for a variety of public purposes. These transfers are typically accomplished under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act or through direction from specific Acts of Congress. As a matter of policy, the BLM generally supports these legislative conveyances at no or low cost if the lands are appropriate for disposal and will be used for public purposes consistent with the R&PP Act. The BLM understands that the proposed management of the lands for conveyance to the State of Utah for inclusion in the state parks would be for public purposes.” — Thomas Heinlein, Assistant Director for National Conservation Lands & Community Partnerships at Bureau of Land Management

In Episode 419 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on the latest conservation news you may have glossed over: two federal public lands bills, 2023 National Park Service lands visitor numbers, and oyster recovery in the Chesapeake Bay. Tune in to learn more!

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EP 544: Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Conservation Program Manager – District of Conservation

In Episode 544 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Maria Davidson, Safari Club International Foundation's Conservation Program Manager, onto the program to talk about all things bears, large carnivores, and more from SCI 2026 Convention. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESSCI FoundationSCI Foundation ProgramsLearn more about Maria DavidsonBear Conservation Strategy Includes Reducing Bear Conflicts

1. EP 544: Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Conservation Program Manager 14:42
2. EP 543: Safari Club Convention – Kenia Link from International Order of T. Roosevelt 23:54
3. EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis 28:54
4. EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation) 33:45
5. EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife) 34:52

SHOW NOTES

⁠Zinke Introduces the Bipartisan Public Lands in Public Hands Act⁠

⁠Zinke pitches bill restricting federal land transfers⁠

⁠Maloy and Lee introduce bill to transfer parcels of federally owned land in Utah to the state⁠

⁠Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Celeste Maloy’s latest bill seeks to transfer federal land around state parks to Utah⁠

⁠Hidden gems, off-season trips highlights of 325.5 million national park visits in 2023⁠

⁠ Oyster rebound undercut by returning diseases, weak market⁠

⁠Hope on the Half Shell

Photo Credit: Gabriella Hoffman / Antelope Island State Park, May 2022