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Honoring Ralph Vigil: A Tribute to a Dedicated Conservationist Deeply Rooted in Querencia

Honoring Ralph Vigil: A Tribute to a Dedicated Conservationist Deeply Rooted in Querencia

HCLC, Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaMay 19, 2025Ralph Vigil, Acequia Culture, New Mexico, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclcComment

The Power of the Outdoors: Prioritizing Mental Health Through Nature

The Power of the Outdoors: Prioritizing Mental Health Through Nature

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaMay 9, 2025Outdoor Recreation, mental health and outdoors, Mental Health Month, HCLC, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC)Comment

When Federal Cuts Hit Home: Impacts on Public Lands and Health Services in Coconino County

When Federal Cuts Hit Home: Impacts on Public Lands and Health Services in Coconino County

Photo by Daniela Zavala for HECHO

Grand Canyon, Guest Blog, HCLC, Monuments, WaterDaniela ZavalaMay 1, 2025New Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni–Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, Grand Canyon Protection Act, grand canyon national park, coconino county, staff cuts and budget freeze public lands, arizona Comment

Why Investing in Our Public Lands and Their Proper Management Is More Important Now Than Ever

Why Investing in Our Public Lands and Their Proper Management Is More Important Now Than Ever

Guest Blog, MonumentsDaniela ZavalaApril 14, 2025Public Lands, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), NAtional monuments, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy contributionComment

My Top 3 Places to Go Fly Fishing in New Mexico

My Top 3 Places to Go Fly Fishing in New Mexico

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaApril 14, 2025Fly fishing, anglers, fishing, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Enjoying the OutdoorsComment

Two Years of Protection: Celebrating Avi Kwa Ame National Monument’s Second Anniversary

Two Years of Protection: Celebrating Avi Kwa Ame National Monument’s Second Anniversary

Guest Blog, MonumentsDaniela ZavalaMarch 3, 2025Avi Kwa Ame, avi kwa ame national monument, NAtional monuments, Antiquities Act, Ley de antiguedades, nevadaComment

Championing Education, Conservation, and Outdoor Access in Arizona

Championing Education, Conservation, and Outdoor Access in Arizona

HCLC, Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaMarch 3, 2025Arizona, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclc, conservation, latino outdoors, #Latinos4Conservation, Women History Month, Latinas in ConservationComment

What Public Lands Mean to Me, and Why I Deeply Care About Protecting Desert National Wildlife Refuge for Generations To Come

What Public Lands Mean to Me, and Why I Deeply Care About Protecting Desert National Wildlife Refuge for Generations To Come

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaMarch 3, 2025Nevada, National Refuges, Deser National Wildlife RefugeComment

It’s Time for Our Community, Especially the Youth, To Reconnect to the Outdoors.

It’s Time for Our Community, Especially the Youth, To Reconnect to the Outdoors.

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaFebruary 24, 2025guest blog, outdoors equity, outdoorsComment

Empowering Latinos: Embrace Nature and Explore Careers in Conservation

Empowering Latinos: Embrace Nature and Explore Careers in Conservation

Guest Blog, VideoDaniela ZavalaFebruary 24, 2025conservation, Latinos in Conservation, #Latinos4Conservation, AZ Game and Fish, arizonaComment

The Forest Can Thrive and Protect Our Communities if We Care for It and Allow It To

The Forest Can Thrive and Protect Our Communities if We Care for It and Allow It To

HCLC, Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaFebruary 7, 2025forestry, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), forest management, Forest Restoration, Wildfire, wildfire, fires, arizonaComment

The Passage of the Bipartisan “Fix Our Forests Act” in the House Represents Progress in Addressing Wildfire Risks, and HECHO Urges the Senate to Vote in Favor.

The Passage of the Bipartisan “Fix Our Forests Act” in the House Represents Progress in Addressing Wildfire Risks, and HECHO Urges the Senate to Vote in Favor.

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaJanuary 24, 2025blog, Forest Restoration, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), forestryComment

Explore Our National Parks on Entrance-Free Days in 2025

Explore Our National Parks on Entrance-Free Days in 2025

Photo of Yosemite National Park in feature images by Daniela Zavala.

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaJanuary 13, 2025National Park Service (NPS), National Parks, National Public Lands Day, Public Lands, Outdoors, Outdoor RecreationComment

Closing Out 2024 With Successful Conservation Efforts and Kicking off 2025 With Expanded Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation for All

Closing Out 2024 With Successful Conservation Efforts and Kicking off 2025 With Expanded Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation for All

Photo: Daniela Zavala (White Pocket, AZ)

URG, Water, Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaJanuary 13, 2025Pecos River, Upper Rio Grande, conservation, water, Bipartisan EXPLORE Act, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation Comment

What One Water Is and Why Is So Important To Understand It

What One Water Is and Why Is So Important To Understand It

Water, HCLC, Guest Blog, CO RiverDaniela ZavalaJanuary 2, 2025Water, watershed, water conservationComment

The Climate Crisis Is Here; It Is Real and Urgent

The Climate Crisis Is Here; It Is Real and Urgent

HCLC, Guest Blog, Oil & GasDaniela ZavalaDecember 2, 2024oil and gas, oil and gas reform, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclc, Climate Change, Climate Solutions in Action, climate crisisComment

Este mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana, apoya a la Tribu San Carlos Apache y sus esfuerzos para proteger Oak Flat

Este mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana, apoya a la Tribu San Carlos Apache y sus esfuerzos para proteger Oak Flat

Guest Blog, Oak Flat, WaterDaniela ZavalaNovember 18, 2024Native American Heritage Month, mes de la herencia nativa americana, San Carlos Apache, Save oak flat Act, oak flat, Copper miningComment

This Native American Heritage Month, Support the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Our Efforts To Protect Oak Flat From Destruction

This Native American Heritage Month, Support the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Our Efforts To Protect Oak Flat From Destruction

Guest Blog, Oak FlatDaniela ZavalaNovember 12, 2024oak flat, Save oak flat Act, save oak flat, Native American Heritage Month, Native Americans, water, indigenous peoplesComment

Our Latino Community Is One of the Most Impacted by Oil and Gas, Environmental Justice, and Lack of Access to Resources

Our Latino Community Is One of the Most Impacted by Oil and Gas, Environmental Justice, and Lack of Access to Resources

Guest Blog, HCLC, Oil & Gas, WaterDaniela ZavalaNovember 4, 2024Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), HCLC, Hispanic leaders, oil and gas, oil and gas reform, colorado, water Comment

Por qué es importante el reglamento actualizado de las tierras públicas federales

Por qué es importante el reglamento actualizado de las tierras públicas federales

Guest Blog, LearnDaniela ZavalaOctober 28, 2024Public Lands, public lands rule, conservation, mining, oil and gas, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)Comment