EP 559: Antares Goes Critical + Colorado Initiative 302

EP 561: Hawaii & Virginia Spanked by Second Amendment (ft. Kostas Moros of Second Amendment Foundation)

In Episode 561 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kostas Moros of Second Amendment Foundation about the latest gun cases federally and in the states. Kostas discusses SCOTUS ruling favorably on two gun rights cases, Virginia courts blocking Virginia Democrats' new gun control laws, and what to expect at SAF's upcoming Gun Right Policy Conference in Dallas, Texas, this September. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Second Amendment Foundation [https://saf.org/] Follow Kostas on Twitter/X [https://x.com/MorosKostas] SAF Gun Rights Policy Conference [https://saf.org/2026-grpc-speakers/] Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun restriction [https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/supreme-court-strikes-hawaii-gun-restriction/] State Judge Blocks Virginia ‘Assault Firearm’ Sales Ban [https://thereload.com/state-judge-blocks-virginia-assault-firearm-sales-ban/]

EP 560: Bears Ears, Grand Staircase Escalante Subject to Judicial Review

In Episode 560 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that legal challenges to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments are subject to judicial review, regarding diminishments. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Biden’s Monuments Decision Is Reviewable, Appeals Court Says [https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/biden-monuments-expansion-subject-to-review-tenth-circuit-says?taid=6a3bff0bc4ec0200019029f0&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter] Tenth Circuit Kicks Utah National Monuments Suit Back to District Court [https://earthjustice.org/press/2026/tenth-circuit-kicks-utah-national-monuments-suit-back-to-district-court] This Year, Congress Must Resolve to Reform the Antiquities Act [https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2024/01/29/this_year_congress_must_resolve_to_reform_the_antiquities_act_1008261.html] FACT CHECK: Can Presidents Unilaterally Declare Large National Monuments? [https://www.independentwomen.com/2023/04/12/fact-check-can-presidents-unilaterally-declare-large-national-monuments/] President Trump has the power to shrink national monuments [https://www.brookings.edu/articles/president-trump-has-the-power-to-shrink-national-monuments/] https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/biden-monuments-expansion-subject-to-review-tenth-circuit-says?taid=6a3bff0bc4ec0200019029f0&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

EP 559: Antares Goes Critical + Colorado Initiative 302

In Episode 559 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Antares nuclear project hitting criticality and the latest on Colorado Initiative 302 to enshrine the right to fish and hunt in Colorado. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Antares Mark-0 Becomes First Advanced Nuclear Reactor to Achieve Criticality Under DOE Pilot Program [https://www.powermag.com/antares-mark-0-becomes-first-advanced-nuclear-reactor-to-achieve-criticality-under-doe-pilot-program/] Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program Reaches First Criticality Test Milestone [https://www.independentwomen.com/2026/06/15/nuclear-reactor-pilot-program-reaches-milestone/] Anti-Hunting Groups Keep Losing in These States. That’s No Accident [https://www.outdoorlife.com/opinion/right-to-hunt-and-fish-amendments-stop-antis/] Colorado Right to Hunt and Fish Initiative (2026) [https://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Right_to_Hunt_and_Fish_Initiative_(2026)] Group aims to add right to hunt and fish to Colorado Constitution [https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/06/13/group-aims-to-add-right-to-hunt-and-fish-to-colorado-constitution/] https://t-roosevelt.org/ https://www.powermag.com/antares-mark-0-becomes-first-advanced-nuclear-reactor-to-achieve-criticality-under-doe-pilot-program/

EP 558: Oppose Oregon IP28 (AKA the PEACE Act)

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 NOTES INDEPENDENT WOMEN: Cruel Oregon Ballot Initiative Would Harm Conservation, Agriculture [https://www.independentwomen.com/2026/06/02/cruel-oregon-ballot-initiative-harm-conservation/]

EP 557: 95% of National Wildlife Refuges to Open to Hunting, Fishing

In Episode 557 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to Meridian Hill Park in D.C., National Park Service beautification efforts in DC, the Trump Interior Department opening 92M of 95M national wildlife refuge acres to new fishing + hunting opportunities, and a recap of last week's POMA Summit in Hugo, MN. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Meridian Hill Park Report [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZG4TsotBYH/] Interior Expands Hunting and Fishing Access Across Federal Lands [https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-expands-hunting-and-fishing-access-across-federal-lands] FWS Public Lands and Waters [Public Lands and Waters] SO 3447 - Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barriers, and Ensuring Consistency Across the Department of the Interior Lands and Waters [https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order/so-3447-expanding-hunting-and-fishing-access-removing-unnecessary] Professional Outdoor Media Association [https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/]