Kate and Aaron are joined by three other members of the Center for Western Priorities for this episode focused on a new report from CWP. The Conservation Toolbox report is a directory of the major land protection tools available to help preserve federal public lands. CWP’s Director of Campaigns and Special Projects, Lauren Bogard, Policy and Design Associate, Lilly Bock-Brownstein, and Outreach and Campaigns Associate, Sterling Homard, talk about the process of putting the report together and how they hope it will be used for conservation, recreation, and more.

• National Survey Shows Millions of New Hunters and Anglers in the U.S. – Outdoor Life
  
• Johnson brings pro-oil, climate-skeptical record to speakership – The Hill
  
• Conservation Toolbox – Center for Western Priorities
  
• New refuge provides hope for critically endangered toad – High Country News
  

Hosts: Kate Groetzinger & Aaron Weiss 

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Music: Purple Planet

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