“Aquatic Plant Management; Directs FWCC, in consultation with UF/IFAS & FGCU/Water School, to implement & study nutrient removal technologies & mechanical aquatic plant management techniques within Lake Okeechobee watershed; authorizes FWCC to consult & contract with entities for implementation & study; directs FWCC to submit report to Governor & Legislature; provides appropriation. APPROPRIATION: $500,000.” — HB 579

In Episode 228 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two important items- Florida House Bill 579 and the latest ethics concerns for Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm— and and introduces listeners to North Branch Outing Club guide/outfitter Dave McCool.

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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

ICYMI

Could one man’s algae trash be another’s algae treasure?

CFACT’s @gabriellahoffman splashes down into the Florida Everglades in this episode of CFACT’s Conservation Nation to learn about Aguaculture, a company that harvests toxic algae blooms from aquatic invasive species and turns it into useable fertilizer.

These algae blooms are causing big problems for Florida waters, but Aguaculture may have found the key using free market forces and technological innovation.

SHOW NOTES

Florida HB 579 – Aquatic Plant Management | Conservation Nation video on AguaCulture

WFB: Energy Secretary Granholm Violates Ethics Pledge To Boost Proterra, Watchdog Claims

VLOG: Michigan Brownells Ladies Cast & Blast at North Branch Outing Club – October 2021

North Branch Outing Club | Dave McCool – McCool Outdoor