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Hispanic Access’ Statement on the Designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
The designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary became official after the 45-day Congressional and State review. In response, Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement:
Hispanic Access Foundation’s CEO Named Among ‘100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action 2024’
Hispanic Access Foundation is thrilled to announce that Maite Arce, Founder and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, has been selected as one of the "100 Most Committed Latinos to Climate Action 2024" by Sachamama. The recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to environmental advocacy, sustainability promotion, and advancing solutions to addressing the climate crisis.
Hispanic Access Welcomes New Chief of Programs
Hispanic Access is proud to announce the appointment of Patricia Patrón as the organization’s new Chief of Programs. With an impressive career spanning over 18 years of executive leadership in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, and community-based organizations, Patricia will spearhead the development and implementation of programs that uplift Latino communities nationwide.
Hispanic Access' Statement in Response to the Transfer of Wild Federal Lands to States
In response to Utah’s lawsuit seeking the transfer of millions of acres of federal public lands to state ownership, Hispanic Access Foundation stands with the policymakers, hunters and anglers, scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, and communities whole believe such transfer would not serve the best interests of the public. This case, which has gained the backing of 12 states, could set a dangerous precedent, putting 640 million acres of federal public lands at risk of being inadequately managed and no longer serving the public thus depriving Latinos and frontline communities of the recreational, cultural, and ecological benefits they have long provided. In response, Maite Arce, Hispanic Access Foundation president and CEO, issued the following statement:
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Southwest Fire Ecology Conference
In November, I attended the Southwest Fire Ecology Conference in Santa Fe, NM. The conference ran from Monday- Thursday with an optional field trip component on Friday.
RAship in Progress!
I am now almost a year and a half into my RAship. I am grateful all RAs got the opportunity to extend past their original timeline. I’m feeling much more confident in the position I am in but also still learning new aspects of recreation in the Forest Service.
The End of Year Permit Push
As the end of year and holidays approach, it seems like everything starts to slow down for most but there’s a last minute push for others. I am in the other category. I’ve spent most of the last few months focused on our annual billing and building our digital library of records.
Extension celebration!
The month of December is known as a time for celebration due to holidays and the approaching new year. But for the RAPs, December brings a special moment in that many of us received extensions to our current assignments!
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