15 January 2025
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…
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14 January 2025
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…
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14 January 2025
Diving Deeper: My Winter Work as a Pollinator Intern
Hi everyone, happy holiday season! The last few months of my internship have been busy and very exciting! Over the first half of my internship, I worked a lot with developing and facilitating outreach within…
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06 January 2025
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…
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03 January 2025
Making Educational Videos About Wildlife in English and Spanish
My skills quickly develop while working my internship at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex. I have started a video segment series in English and Spanish for the refuge complex’s Facebook page, to teach…
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02 January 2025
Closing a Fulfilling Year and Preparing for the New One
The past couple of months have been an exciting blend of new experiences and meaningful connections at the refuge. One of the highlights was participating in two duck counts. During my first count, I observed…
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