01 August 2023
California and Washington, DC: Engaging with Peers and Leadership
In the month of July, I traveled to Vallejo, California for a training on Urban and Community Forestry program coordinated by the program manager in Region 5 which includes California and the Pacific Islands. There,…
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28 July 2023
Hispanic Access Statement on Introduction of the Chesapeake National Recreation Area as America’s Newest National Park
On July 27, Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes introduced legislation that will designate a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA) as part of the National Park System in Maryland. In response, Maite…
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28 July 2023
Dipping My Feet in Leadership
What a busy two months it has been! I am not used to working a job where summer is the busy season. The past few years my summers have been for traveling, relaxing, and rejuvenating…
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27 July 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY: Celebrating 10 years of Latino Conservation Week in Partnership with Hispanic Access Foundation
The sun rises over the eelgrass beds of Elkhorn Slough as birds fly over, creating a backdrop of harmonious noise. Along the shores of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary the waves crash along the…
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27 July 2023
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION: Latinos Are Critical to the Environmental Movement
Latino Conservation Week highlights the contributions of Latinos in caring for the environment, while encouraging the community’s culture of stewardship. Here’s how NPCA supports Latino engagement every day.
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27 July 2023
IDAHO NEWS 6: Reports Reveal the Latino Community Seems to be Lacking in Recreational Time Compared to Other Groups
How often do you step out of your home and enjoy the outdoors? Well, research shows that people of color are far less likely to engage in nature-based outdoor recreation activities. While being outdoors and…
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