23 April 2024
NMFWA Conference Highlights and Climate Profile Progress
In the last blog post I wrote about the wonderful connections I have made so far in this fellowship with Hispanic Access Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and that trend has continued.…
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18 April 2024
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Reconnecting with Puerto Rico through Wildlife Conservation
As I reflect on my recent journey with the Region Four Infrastructure Management Division of the US Fish & Wildlife Service, one phrase comes to mind: "A trip down memory lane." Born and raised in…
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17 April 2024
Springtime on the Los Padres
With the start of spring and the slowing of our rainy season, people are incredibly eager to get out and enjoy the forest around them.
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16 April 2024
Hispanic Access’ Statement on Bill Introduction to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument
Today, Senator Alex Padilla announced a bill to designate the Chuckwalla National Monument in California and protect approximately 660,000 acres of public lands. In addition, Senator Padilla and Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. sent a joint…
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16 April 2024
Do You Know How Big the National Park Service Is?
I have always considered myself pretty knowledgeable in the world of conservation and the different players that exist, but the first 2 months of my fellowship opened my eyes to so many things I didn’t…
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10 April 2024
9 Months In!
I am now 9 months into my RAship, and I have learned necessary skills to further advance my career in the U.S. Forest Service. I have been currently working on our forests OHV grant and…
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