03 January 2017
THE DESERT SUN: Diverse Groups Work to Boost Access to Treasured Lands
Earlier this year, Californians throughout the state’s desert region celebrated President Obama’s designation of the Sand to Snow, Castle Mountains and Mojave Trails national monuments. A diverse coalition including elected officials, veterans, Latinos, Native Americans,…
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27 December 2016
MAITE ARCE: Protecting Gold Butte Helps Preserve Unique Natural Wonders that Tell the Story of America
Maite Arce, President and CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement after the announcement that President Obama would establish the Gold Butte National Monument:
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14 December 2016
Hispanic Access Foundation Statement on Nomination of Rep. Zinke for Department of Interior Secretary
Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement in response to reports that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) to serve as the Secretary of the Department…
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04 December 2016
KAWC NEWS: Latino Faith Leaders Urge President Obama To Protect Grand Canyon
A group of Latino faith leaders, who represent more than 147-thousand churches, called on President Barack Obama to create the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument.
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04 December 2016
AMERICAN RIVERS: Thanks to You, and All of the River Champions
American Rivers is a special organization. We work on important issues we are passionate about. But it’s not just the issues, or rivers, that make this a special place. It’s the people – our colleagues,…
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10 November 2016
ARIZONA CENTRAL: Stop ignoring us on public lands
Gov. Doug Ducey’s assertion that Arizonans oppose the Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument is unfounded. State polls show vast support for protecting the Grand Canyon watershed from uranium mining and preserving the threatened cultural and…
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