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Hispanic Access’ Statement on ‘Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act’ Introduction
Washington, D.C.-- Representatives Celeste Maloy and Mark Amodei introduced a bill to repeal the president’s authority to designate national monuments granted by the Antiquities Act and transfer it solely to Congress, endangering the national parks and protected public lands system. Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement:
Bridging Oceans and Communities: Yadira Capaz’s Mission to Protect South Florida’s Ecosystems
Yadira Capaz is a leader in conservation, blending advocacy, community engagement, and environmental restoration to address pressing ecological challenges while amplifying Latino voices. With a focus on fostering inclusion in environmental spaces, Yadira’s work brings innovative solutions to South Florida’s coastal ecosystems while engaging Latino communities as vital stewards of our natural resources.
Hispanic Access’ Statement on the Designation of Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla National Monument
President Joe Biden’s designation of Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California and Sáttitla National Monument in Northern California mark significant milestones in the protection of our nation’s cultural, ecological, and recreational heritage. In response, Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement:
Hispanic Access Announces Nuestros Bosques Faith-Based and Strategic Local Investments Awardees
Hispanic Access is proud to announce the grantees for the Nuestros Bosques: Faith-Based and Strategic Local Investments program aimed at enhancing tree canopy across the U.S. In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, the initiative allocated over $10.7 million in funding. Eligible organizations, including faith-based and community groups were able to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000.
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Chuckwalla: A National Monument of Love, Culture, and Conservation
As someone who grew up exploring the Chuckwalla Desert alongside my father, the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument holds deeply personal and spiritual significance. My father, despite only having a second-grade education, was the wisest man I’ve ever known when it came to the desert’s flora and fauna. He taught me that we must love and respect the desert--it is much more than an arid landscape; it is a place full of life, wisdom, and opportunities to learn.
Reconnecting with Ancestral Lands
Hello! My name is Tierra Lomabalaquihoya, and I am from the Bluebird clan. I come from the village of Shungopavi, located on the Hopi reservation. I recently started my Park Ranger (Interpretation) internship with the National Park Service at the Flagstaff National Monuments in Flagstaff, AZ.
Southwest Fire Ecology Conference
In November, I attended the Southwest Fire Ecology Conference in Santa Fe, NM. The conference ran from Monday- Thursday with an optional field trip component on Friday.
RAship in Progress!
I am now almost a year and a half into my RAship. I am grateful all RAs got the opportunity to extend past their original timeline. I’m feeling much more confident in the position I am in but also still learning new aspects of recreation in the Forest Service.
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