Great American State Fair & America250 on Public Lands
District of Conservation host Gabriella recaps the recently concluded Great American State Fair that ran from June 25th to July 10th. Plus, how to enjoy America250 on public lands.
Oregon’s cruel ballot initiative would undermine conservation, ban agriculture
Learn about the proposed dangerous IP28 that is likely to land on Oregon's general election ballot this November on District of Conservation
SUNY Students Discover Capitalism = Conservation
At a college dedicated to environmental science and forestry in a very liberal state, CFACT Collegian Tatiana Romero brought a message students rarely hear in class: only capitalism can save the environment, not the government. On April 14, Tatiana hosted a “Free Market Conservation” tabling event at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, engaging students with examples of practical environmental solutions that come from private enterprise rather than government mandates. Her table featured CFACT flyers, stickers, and physical examples of market-driven tools and products, literally putting the truth in the hands of curious students. Many [...]
Tennessee Collegians Reel in Conservation
CFACT Collegians Sophie Fuller and Markus Fee of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga recently took students off campus and out onto Chickamauga Lake for an afternoon of fishing, fellowship, and hands-on conservation. The fishing trip brought together 10 attendees on April 28, including UTC students and several community members, for three hours on the water in Chattanooga. With rods in hand and CFACT’s conservation message at the center of the day, students learned responsible fishing practices, picked up tactical fishing tips, and discussed how private hatcheries play a vital role in maintaining native fish species. By the end of the [...]
Standing in the arena with IOTR and true conservation efforts
CFACT senior policy analyst and District of Conservation host, Gabriella Hoffman, recaps her recent trip to IOTR's Annual Meeting in Florida.
Trailblazers: CFACT Collegians Advocate for Public Access in KY
CFACT Collegians are once again stepping beyond campus and into the policymaking arena—this time weighing in on how America’s national parks should be managed for both conservation and public enjoyment. Students RaeAnna Morales of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee and Ariana Alonso of William Paterson University in New Jersey recently submitted public comments on a proposed National Park Service rule to expand recreational access in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Their submissions reflect a core principle of CFACT’s mission: that conservation and responsible human use are not mutually exclusive. RaeAnna Morales, located just south of the national park across the state [...]
Birdhouses, Not Blades: Chicago Students Rethink Wind Energy
CFACT Collegian Pearl Beyer attending University of Illinois Chicago hosted a birdhouse painting workshop last week designed to highlight an often-overlooked consequence of wind energy: its impact on bird populations. The two-hour event brought together 9 students at Pearl’s home for a hands-on activity paired with a frank discussion about the dangers wind farms pose to our feathered friends. While painting and assembling birdhouses, attendees learned about the documented toll wind turbines take on wildlife—particularly birds, which are frequently killed by turbine blades operating at high speeds. Estimates suggest turbines in the United States kill between 140,000 and one million birds [...]
Beanbags & Biodiversity: CFACT Collegians Take Aim at Invasive Species
When it comes to conservation, CFACT Collegians aren’t content to sit in a classroom and theorize—they bring the message straight to their peers in ways that are engaging, memorable, and rooted in real-world impact. That spirit was on full display as students at two major universities put their own creative spin on the “Invasive Species Round-Up” event, turning a serious ecological issue into hands-on, interactive learning. At the University of Tennessee Knoxville, collegian Jude Abernathy introduced what he dubbed the “Invasive Species Cornhole Quiz.” Interacting with over 25 students throughout the day while donning an orange hunting safety vest, Jude transformed a [...]
Energy, conservation, & agriculture with former USFWS director Aurelia Giacometto
District of Conservation host Gabriella Hoffman sits down with former USFWS Director, Aurelia Giacometto, in a new episode of the podcast. Tune in to learn more about Aurelia and her 20+ year career.
Heartland Institute’s Sterling Burnett Talks Energy with Texas Students
On St. Patrick’s Day at Sam Houston State University, CFACT Collegians Nicolas Walker and Nyle Torpy hosted a campus event that combined a lighthearted atmosphere with a serious conversation about energy and conservation. The turnout didn’t happen by accident. Nicolas and Nyle spent weeks promoting the event—handing out flyers, talking with students across campus, and building interest through word of mouth. By the time the day arrived, they had a solid group ready to show up, grab some food, and hear something different. And there was plenty of food to go around. Raising Cane’s chicken, pizza, and a spread of drinks [...]
Conservation, Not Panic: Texas CFACT Students Debunk Land-Usage Anxiety
CFACT Campus Representatives are continuing to prove that when it comes to environmental stewardship, facts—not fear—drive meaningful change. Three students in Texas recently brought that principle to life through the “Conservation, Not Panic!” campaign, each taking a unique approach to the same powerful message. To educate their fellow peers, Nicolas, Noah, and Sofia utilized colorful maps displaying the locations of land dedicated to conservation, owned by either land trusts, non-profit organizations, or individual landowners. At Sam Houston State University (SHSU), Nicolas Walker demonstrated the versatility and depth of the campaign by executing his event in two distinct settings. First, he hosted a classroom-style [...]
Gabby Hoffmann at AU: Conservation IS Conservative
In early March, students at University of Arizona had the opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in free-market environmentalism when policy expert Gabriella Hoffman visited campus to speak about the conservative roots of conservation and the future of sensible energy policy. Hoffmann’s visit began the day before her presentation with a small group of students eager to spend time with the visiting speaker outside the classroom. On Thursday afternoon, Hoffmann joined a group of students, including CFACT campus representatives Elliot Taylor and Ashlee Mendola for a hike through the breathtaking desert landscape of Saguaro National Park, giving students [...]
Going wild at Safari Club International convention in Nashville
CFACT policy analyst and District of Conservation host, Gabriella Hoffman, trekked to Nashville, Tennessee, last month to cover the annual Safari Club International convention. She recorded two episodes from the event.
Chalk, Not Chaos, at UT Chattanooga
If you happened to be walking across campus at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga last week, you may have noticed something unusual under your feet. Not profanity. Not doom-and-gloom warnings. Not apocalyptic predictions in red paint. Instead, bright chalk lettering declared: “I Love Nuclear.” “Green Energy, Red Results.” “Science, Not Scare Tactics.” That splash of color was the handiwork of CFACT campus representatives Sophie Fuller and Markus Fee, who launched the semester with a simple but highly visible sidewalk chalk campaign that tied in topics and issues from each of CFACT’s four core policy focuses. With more than ten students [...]
Arizona Collegian Champions Private Conservation
At a recent club meeting at the University of Arizona, CFACT campus representative Elliot Taylor delivered a presentation on the essential role private property plays in conservation—particularly when it comes to water use in the American Southwest. Speaking to roughly 30 students and faculty sponsors of her TPUSA chapter, Taylor challenged the common narrative that farmers and landowners are obstacles to environmental protection. Arizonian students showed up in force to hear what Elliot had to say about private property’s role in conservation Elliot opened her presentation by challenging common assumptions about environmental stewardship, noting that an estimated 70 to 75 percent [...]