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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08 January 2017
THE SEATTLE TIMES: Protect Public Lands that Reflect Nation’s Diversity
By Sally Jewell, Rue Mapp and Maite Arce Special to The Times AMERICA’S iconic places — like the Statue of Liberty, Yosemite, Mount Rainier National Park, and more — each tell a unique story that,…
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03 January 2017
THE DESERT SUN: Diverse Groups Work to Boost Access to Treasured Lands
Earlier this year, Californians throughout the state’s desert region celebrated President Obama’s designation of the Sand to Snow, Castle Mountains and Mojave Trails national monuments. A diverse coalition including elected officials, veterans, Latinos, Native Americans,…
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27 December 2016
MAITE ARCE: Protecting Gold Butte Helps Preserve Unique Natural Wonders that Tell the Story of America
Maite Arce, President and CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement after the announcement that President Obama would establish the Gold Butte National Monument:
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14 December 2016
Hispanic Access Foundation Statement on Nomination of Rep. Zinke for Department of Interior Secretary
Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement in response to reports that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) to serve as the Secretary of the Department…
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