“President Biden’s decision to expand the monuments is disappointing, though not surprising. For the past 10 months, we have consistently offered to work with the Biden Administration on a permanent, legislative solution, one that would end the perpetual enlarging and shrinking of these monuments and bring certainty to their management. Our goal has been to make lasting progress on managing our public lands for the benefit of all those who use them, particularly those who live on and near those lands. We expected and hoped for closer collaboration between our state and national leaders, especially on matters that directly impact Utah and our citizens. The president’s decision to enlarge the monuments again is a tragic missed opportunity — it fails to provide certainty as well as the funding for law enforcement, research, and other protections which the monuments need and which only Congressional action can offer.” — Utah delegation in letter to Biden administration against expanding Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

In Episode 220 of District of Conservation, Gabriella revisits national monument designations in wake of the Biden administration’s decision to restore three sites to pre-Trump levels. Learn about the response from Utah, what the Antiquities Act allows, and how national monuments can, ironically, keep sportsmen and women out if few stakeholders are involved. 

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EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH – District of Conservation

In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Atomo Coffee | Ingredients Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation A Beyond Meat-Backed Coffee Maker Is Selling 'Beanless' Coffee Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change Are North American Forests Really Shrinking? What the Data Tell Us UN FAO 2020 Report: 2020 Global Forest Resources Assessment Global Ecology and Conservation Volume 49, January 2024: The global greening continues despite increased drought stress since 2000 The Earth is getting greener. Hurray? Wildlife Agency Strays From Conservation With Climate-Centric Refuge Rule — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

1. EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH 25:57
2. EP 430: Earth Day & National Park Week 17:20
3. EP 429: Managing Invasive Pythons with Amy Siewe, aka The Python Huntress 26:59
4. EP 428: Barred Owls, EV Republicans, Fast Fashion 29:34
5. EP 427: Klamath Dam Breach Salmon Kill-Off (ft. Nick Pope) 32:50

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October 8, 2021