Latino Conservation Week

July 17 kicked off #LatinoConservationWeek, a time where communities will be celebrating and rejoicing in the connections they have with this nation’s diverse landscapes. Organizations across the country will be amplifying and participating in some of the events taking place to support conservation efforts in Latinx communities. Please check them out here:

• Defenders of Wildlife

• HECHO (Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors)

• Wilderness Workshop

• Defiende Nuestra Tierra

• NA Latino Outdoors

• Protégete

• The Wilderness Society

• GreenLatinos

• Hispanic Access Foundation

• Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. Read More

In-person and virtual events will take place from July 17 - 25, 2021. To find an event, go to LatinoConservationWeek.com

Calling all emerging Latina/o photographers! The second annual #LatinoConservationWeek Photo Contest begins on July 17 & ends on July 25! Find guidelines, important dates, & more at LatinoOutdoors.org/photo-contest  #LCW2021

Celebrating the Colorado River

Celebrate with us by sharing the graphic above. 

The Colorado River is said to be one of the most important water sources in the west, as it contributes to 7 different states' watersheds. July 25 marks the special day that we all use to celebrate this river.  As part of the celebration, storytellers throughout the basin share how important the river is to their community below:

Resources

http://waterforcolorado.org/2018/07/colorado-river-day-2018/