11 August 2020
PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: Report: Families of Color Have Less Access to Nature
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Low-income families of color in California, especially those with children, are twice as likely as their white counterparts to live in areas without easy access to parks and other natural areas, according to…
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11 August 2020
Just Keep Swimming
I am nearing the end of my time in the Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). These remaining two weeks will fly by as I focus on…
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10 August 2020
A Small Butterfly with a Big Story
Butterflies are simply a delight. They fill the sky with beautiful colors and patterns, pollinate our plants, and bring joy to our hearts. But did you know that many butterflies are on the brink of…
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10 August 2020
Coho, carrying capacity, and communication: Fisheries conservation in unprecedented times
It’s hard to believe my fellowship is already more than halfway complete. Despite working remotely, I have had many opportunities to (virtually) connect with my officemates and fellow DFP interns. I particularly appreciate the time…
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09 August 2020
RADIO.COM: Study Exposes Racial, Economic Gap In Access To Nature
Retreating to the outdoors has been a solace for many throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and studies have shown that nature can have powerful, positive effects on human health, both physical and mental. But a recent…
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09 August 2020
Goodbyes and new beginnings…
As I finish out my fellowship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), I am mixed with feelings of sadness and excitement for the future and new opportunities.
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