20 January 2017
SAN BERNARDINO SUN: Obama leaves strong legacy of protecting special places
With the new year comes a time of reflection for many of us. As I look back to 2016, I’m remembering a special trip I made to the California desert. Along with a group from…
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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: Bears Ears Protection Shines Spotlight on Cultural Diversity in America
Maite Arce, President and CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement after the announcement that President Obama would establish the Bears Ears National Monument:
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04 December 2016
KAWC NEWS: Latino Faith Leaders Urge President Obama To Protect Grand Canyon
A group of Latino faith leaders, who represent more than 147-thousand churches, called on President Barack Obama to create the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument.
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10 November 2016
ARIZONA CENTRAL: Stop ignoring us on public lands
Gov. Doug Ducey’s assertion that Arizonans oppose the Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument is unfounded. State polls show vast support for protecting the Grand Canyon watershed from uranium mining and preserving the threatened cultural and…
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