18 September 2017
HAF Responds to Report on Sec. Zinke's National Monuments Recommendation
Following the Washington Post report that Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is recommending that at least four monuments should be reduced in size and several other should be opened up for commercial activities --…
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16 February 2017
Twenty Latino groups have signed a joint letter on Anniversary of California Desert National Monuments
In California, where the largest ethnic group is Hispanic, Latino voices were important to the creation of the Sand to Snow, Mojave Trails and Castle Mountains National Monuments. Latinos are now stepping up to make…
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15 February 2017
Latino Groups Thank Sen. Cortez Masto for Support of Taxpayers and Clean Air, Urge Sen. Heller to Follow Suit
Today, the Latino Partnership to Cut Waste and Protect Our Health applauds U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) for standing up for American taxpayers, clean air, and healthy communities. The partnership includes Hispanic Access Foundation;…
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14 February 2017
Two California Organizations Among 2017 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund Grantees
Two California non-profit organizations have been awarded funds to provide fishing programs for Hispanic families. A total of $10,792 in grants was awarded by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) through the George H.W.…
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10 February 2017
America’s Voice for Conservation, Recreation and Preservation Coalition Calls for Increased Funding for Public Lands in FY18 Budget
Earlier this week Hispanic Access as part of the America’s Voice for Conservation, Recreation, and Preservation Coalition sent a letter to Congress requesting additional funding to support the conservation protection of America’s wildlife, lands and…
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08 February 2017
Latino groups unite over reducing natural gas waste, concerns for the future of BLM rule
Today, five Latino groups announced the formation of a new initiative, “Latino Partnership to Cut Waste, Protect Our Health.” The partnership includes Hispanic Access Foundation; HECHO; Chispa Nevada, League of Conservation Voters; Mi Familia Vota;…
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