15 July 2019
PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: New Mexico Celebrates Latino Conservation Week
Latinos are the largest minority group in America, representing nearly 17% of the nation's population. But when it comes to taking part in outdoor recreation activities, a 2018 report by the Outdoor Industry Association found…
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15 July 2019
CAPITAL GAZETTE: Ariana Perez: Breaking Language Barriers in Sandy Point
Barely blinking and staring in awe, a group of children sit near each other at Sandy Point State Park during story time as they attentively listen to classic nature stories being read in Spanish. A…
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12 July 2019
Sixth Annual Latino Conservation Week Kicks Off This Weekend (July 13 – 21), Breaks Down Barriers to the Outdoors and Inspires Tomorrow’s Stewards
Communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 6th annual Latino Conservation Week, which begins July 13 and runs through July 21. With as many as 150 events being…
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01 July 2019
Latino Faith Leaders Celebrate Santa Cruz River Heritage Water Release
On Monday, Jun. 24, Hispanic Access Foundation, Watershed Management Group, 23 members from the Tucson Evangelical Pastoral Association and Por la Creación Faith-based Alliance, which unites Latino faith leaders in the development of stewards for…
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26 June 2019
Latino Conservation Week Set for July 13 – 21, Organizations Invited to Hold Events in Celebration
With the goal of creating opportunities for organizations and parks to engage Latinos and for Latinos to demonstrate their passion for the outdoors and protecting public lands, the 6th annual Latino Conservation Week will take…
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24 June 2019
ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA: Tucson reviving a stretch of the Santa Cruz River
Starting Monday, June 24, Tucson Water will begin the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, reviving a historic stretch of the river near downtown Tucson. Tucson Water will put as much as 2.8 million gallons of reclaimed…
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