“The last time I counted, we had over 120 counties across the nation that have filed resolutions to oppose 30 by 30. So, you know, there’s some circles where it hasn’t really reached the reached. I think the educational process where people are aware of it as to what it really is. But those areas that have been educated are absolutely opposed to this.” — Margaret Byfield, executive director of American Stewards for Liberty
In Episode 237 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes American Stewards for Liberty executive director Margaret Byfield to the program. Margaret came on to discuss her background in property rights, Endangered Species Act reforms, and fighting 30×30 – the misleading initiative to conserve public waters and lands by 2030. Margaret goes into great detail about the dubious nature of the proposal, the grassroots movement that has resulted, and why true conservationists should put this policy high on their list in 2022.
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SHOW NOTES
Meet Margaret Byfield & American Stewards for Liberty
January 2021 EO: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
15 Governors sign letter opposing 30X30
June 2021 EO – Governor Ricketts
Campaign for Nature: 30×30 Global Push
USFWS 2022 Budget Mentioning 30X30 37 Times
Margaret Byfield on Gov. Rickett’s Podcast
‘America the Beautiful’ Response | Western Conservation Principles
Center for American Progress Report
Rep. Boebert Bill to Cancel 30×30
Photo Credit: Governor Ricketts’ The Nebraska Way Podcast / YouTube