An advocate for the James River, Pastor Josue Villareal calls on his community to help clean this body of water so that it may thrive over time, and future generations can enjoy it.

As an environmental steward, Ruby Gonzalez, sees land and water sources as essential life components that support the health and livelihoods of not just humans, but wildlife.

As an homage to our environment and surrounding landscape, Vanessa Munoz and Jorge Ayon raise awareness about the importance of maintaining the Tijuana River, which is now heavily polluted.

Snorkeling the lagoon of Biscayne Bay in Florida, David Riera describes the beautiful signs of life underwater in his ‘carta de amor’ and takes us through his efforts to desegregate the outdoors, to bring his students one step closer to nature.

Public school teacher, Laura Flores discusses merging public education with environmental education.

Tierra Wools owner, Molly Manzanares reflects the weaving tradition and the importance of keeping knowledge alive.

Pastor Moses Borjas speaks about the importance of ministries getting outside.

Angelica Padilla and Gabaccia Moreno speak about increasing access to the outdoors for the benefit of our future generations.

Historically, the decision-making process in the field of conservation has left minorities and vulnerable communities out of the conversation. The Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project partners with agencies like the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to connect and mentor young leaders of color to protect public lands and implement equitable and just climate change strategies.

Chantelle Ruidant-Hansen is a San Antonio native who currently works as a bilingual Visual Interpretation Specialist at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. She began her journey with the park back in 2017 as a MANO Project intern and after interning there for two years, was able to obtain a permanent position as the first ever bilingual VIS.