24 May 2022
FRONT PAGE LIVE: The Climate Crisis is a Public Health Crisis, Especially for Communities of Color and the Poor
On May 18th, as part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) annual issues summit, organizers held a panel discussion called “A Better Environment for Better Health.” The panel, moderated by Felipe Benitez, Executive Director,…
Read more...
24 May 2022
DIARIO DE AVISOS: El oeste de EE.UU. arde a un ritmo vertiginoso
Los incendios forestales en Estados Unidos inauguraron la temporada quemando de forma frenética hectáreas tanto rurales como urbanas en una escena infernal. Desde California hasta Nuevo México, las llamas no perdonan nada a su paso.…
Read more...
23 May 2022
CCC Fellow: From Blackjack Peninsula to Indiana to Matagorda Island
Another update from Aransas National Wildlife Refuge! The past few months since my first blog post has been busy. Starting with the beginning of this month (May) we wrapped up Phase 1 and transitioned into…
Read more...
18 May 2022
Roberto Salazar: The Value of Networking and Working for a Cause
Roberto Salazar grew up in Las Vegas, New Mexico, a small town that is predominantly populated by Latinos, and home to New Mexico Highlands University, where Salazar received his Bachelor of Arts in Management and…
Read more...
17 May 2022
The Start of a Community
As I began this internship, I came to learn the history and importance of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Being able to see how this place has provided many recreation opportunities for people and a…
Read more...
17 May 2022
Professional Development: Field Trips
One of my favorite parts of being a Resource Assistant for the Forest Service has been the professional development aspect. Thankfully, it’s a built-in part of the resource assistant program and even came with a…
Read more...