14 February 2017
Two California Organizations Among 2017 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund Grantees
Two California non-profit organizations have been awarded funds to provide fishing programs for Hispanic families. A total of $10,792 in grants was awarded by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) through the George H.W.…
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10 February 2017
America’s Voice for Conservation, Recreation and Preservation Coalition Calls for Increased Funding for Public Lands in FY18 Budget
Earlier this week Hispanic Access as part of the America’s Voice for Conservation, Recreation, and Preservation Coalition sent a letter to Congress requesting additional funding to support the conservation protection of America’s wildlife, lands and…
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08 February 2017
Latino groups unite over reducing natural gas waste, concerns for the future of BLM rule
Today, five Latino groups announced the formation of a new initiative, “Latino Partnership to Cut Waste, Protect Our Health.” The partnership includes Hispanic Access Foundation; HECHO; Chispa Nevada, League of Conservation Voters; Mi Familia Vota;…
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17 January 2017
Hispanic Access Statement on Sec. of Interior Confirmation Hearing
Maite Arce, President and CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement in response to yesterday’s confirmation hearing for Rep. Ryan Zinke, the nominee for Secretary of Interior:
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11 January 2017
Next 100 Coalition Applauds Presidential Memorandum, Designation of New National Monuments Celebrating Public Lands Diversity
Today, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum providing guidance to our nation’s public lands agencies on increasing the diversity and inclusion of the histories, cultures, knowledge and people represented in our public lands systems. In…
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10 January 2017
Chicano Park’s Landmark Designation Preserves Latino Social History
Today, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell designated San Diego’s Chicano Park, a community hub widely recognized as playing a key role in civil rights efforts by local Latinos, as a National Historic Landmark.
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