By Gabriella Hoffman

“Basing this determination on climate modeling and projections that have been consistently inaccurate over decades does not meet the standard of “likely” or even probable at this stage. The North American population of wolverines shares genetic roots with the first wolverines that crossed the Bering Strait— wolverines have demonstrated remarkable resilience, surviving and adapting to various climate fluctuations, including the ice age and other periods of extreme climate change. This longstanding presence in North America underscores the wolverine’s ability to endure and adapt. It is wrong to base an ESA determination on unreliable climate predictions for any species, but especially for one that has proven to be so climate resilient.” — Letter from Senator Steve Daines & Rep. Zinke and Rosendale

In Episode 399 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her recent ALEC Summit speech on natural asset companies, fishing in Arizona’s Salt River, previews CSF NASC podcast interviews, and discusses the USFWS’s proposed rule to list the Lower-48 wolverine on the Endangered Species Act with threatened protections on climate change, not population, grounds. Tune in to learn more.

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EP 531: From Outdoor Storyteller to Montana Knife Company (ft. Jessica Byers) – District of Conservation

In Episode 531 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jessica Byers – brand relations manager at Montana Knife Company. Jessica discusses her journey from outdoor content creator to representing one of the most unique knife companies in the outdoor industry. Jessica discusses building her FollowerHerArrow brand, working with outdoor companies, creating content, if she worries about AI, why she paused her storytelling work to take a job at Montana Knife Company, why MKC is an industry leader in knives, how MKC promotes conservation, and more. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESFollow Jessica online and Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeMontana Knife Company & Facebook, InstagramMKC Conservation Efforts

1. EP 531: From Outdoor Storyteller to Montana Knife Company (ft. Jessica Byers) 30:54
2. EP 530: UNESCO Targets Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge 10:49
3. EP 529: Animal Rights Groups Target NJ Fish & Game Council (ft. Assemblyman Mike Inganamort) 25:23
4. EP 528: Trump Admin Adopts America-First Fees at National Parks 15:43
5. EP 527: Affordability, Hawaii, & San Diego Zoo 19:38

SHOW NOTES

⁠USFWS Press Release: North American wolverine receives federal protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act⁠

⁠Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for North American Wolverine – Due January 29th, 2024⁠

⁠Science: With limited funds for conservation, researchers spar over which species to save—and which to let go⁠

⁠ The Endangered Species Act at 50

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