Environmental groups recruit people of color into overw...
White men have largely controlled American conservation policies for more than a century
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White men have largely controlled American conservation policies for more than a century
BARABOO, Wis. (AP) — Arianna Barajas never thought of herself as the outdoors type. The daughter of Mexican immigrants who grew up in Chicago’s suburbs, her forays into nature usually amounted to a bike ride to a community park. She was interested in wild animals but had no idea she could make a living working […]
Environmentalists have mounted a new push to introduce marginalized groups such as Black, Hispanic and Indigenous people and women to the outdoors in hopes they will one day play a role in shaping regulations and policies. And their efforts are gaining momentum. With climate change reshaping the planet, advocates say including a wide array of perspectives is crucial as leaders debate environmental regulations and policy changes.
NMMA participated in the White House Conservation in Action Summit held at the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C.
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