The Great Bend of the Gila holds great cultural and historical significance, but its cultural resources are at risk. "During my visit, witnessing the disregard some visitors show for these public lands — including seeing the cultural resources desecrated by vandalism and target shooting — was deeply disheartening," says Adriana Garcia, HECHO Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council member. The designation of a national monument will protect it for future generations. Show your support by signing this petition: https://lnkd.in/gUkjXM9Z
HECHO (Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors)
Public Policy Offices
Reston, Virginia 562 followers
Amplifying Hispanic/ Latino voices, promoting cultural heritage, and advocating for public lands conservation.
About us
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) is a group for Latinos who value our nation’s public lands. We work to protect healthy watersheds, clean air, and robust wildlife habitats so that we can continue to enjoy and practice centuries-old cultural traditions that depend on these open spaces. From southwestern deserts to northern forestland, Latinos throughout America have a strong connection to our nation's diverse landscapes. We urge our elected and appointed officials to safeguard our precious public lands, so that our children can enjoy fishing, hiking, hunting, camping and other outdoor activities for generations to come. HECHO provides a platform for our voices to be heard. We want decision makers to know that conservation is central to our values, grounded in our traditions, and a priority for the benefit of future generations.
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http://www.hechoonline.org
External link for HECHO (Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors)
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- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
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11100 Wildlife Center Dr
Reston, Virginia 20190, US
Employees at HECHO (Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors)
Updates
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The Apache Stronghold is currently on a prayer journey to Washington, D.C. with a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case. They are seeking to stop Resolution Copper’s mine from destroying Oak Flat, a sacred land in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, arguing that it violates their religious freedom. “We thought it was an Apache case. But no, it became a Native American case. It became a state case. It’s a country case. It’s a human being case,” says Wendsler Nosie Sr., leader of Apache Stronghold. You can read more about this in the article on Inside Climate News: https://ow.ly/aNz250T8lI3 #SaveOakFlat #Arizona #Religiousright #environmentaljustice
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Besides its jaw-dropping scenery, the Dolores River Canyon Country is the most biologically and culturally rich public land in Southwestern Colorado. For Laura Martinez, a resident of Colorado’s Commerce City and HECHO Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council member, visiting the Dolores was a magical experience she will never forget. “We were able to see how biodiverse it was and the importance of continuing to preserve and make it accessible to our communities. Being able to enjoy places like these where you can really get in touch with nature at a more personal level and getting away from the distractions and social pressures is instrumental to keeping our communities alive,” says Martinez, who supports the national monument proposal to permanently protect this incredible landscape. Sign this petition to safeguard these public lands for future generations. https://lnkd.in/gg9gvUhK #Protectthedolores #Colorado #conservation #publiclands #hispanicleaders
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The Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA weakened federal protections for wetlands and streams under the Clean Water Act. Without these protections, ephemeral and intermittent streams are at risk of development and pollution. In New Mexico and Nevada alone, over 90% of streams are classified as ephemeral or intermittent, according to Earth Justice. #ProtectCOWaters #ProtectOurWaters #WaterProtection
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Let's come together to protect Arizona's Great Bend of the Gila. By designating it as a national monument, we will honor Tribes, preserve its irreplaceable cultural and historical resources, and create more recreational opportunities for people to connect to nature. This is a living landscape from which we can learn so much and a natural beauty we can enjoy! Join us in urging President Joe Biden to make this important designation! #RespectGreatBend #Visitwithrespect #GreatBendoftheGila #Arizona
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The water demands of Resolution Copper’s proposed mine will deplete, destroy, and poison substantial amounts of limited and precious water resources in a region already suffering from historic drought. Besides being used to transport toxic waste to the tailing site, retired miner Henry Muñoz explains another way how this controversial mining project will use water. #SaveOakFlat #Arizona #Indigenousrights #Environmentaljustice #Water
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A national monument designation would ensure that the Dolores Canyons landscape is managed in a manner that prioritizes the conservation of biodiversity and preserves public access for recreation. "Public lands around that area are largely undeveloped, that right now there are just wild lands that's critical for wildlife and other bird species. There's lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in a really beautiful setting where you can still find solitude. You just feel like you're in a different place in a different time than the normal hustle and bustle of the big cities," says Jerry Cordova, HECHO HCLC member and specialist for the Stormwater Enterprise of the City of Colorado Springs. Learn more at ProtecttheDolores.org and HECHOOnline.org. #ProtecttheDolores #Monumentsforall #Conservation #Colorado #Publiclands
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Do you want to spend more time outdoors but don't know how or where to start? Do you need tips or inspiration? 🏕️ HECHO often shares blogs with tips for enjoying the outdoors safely and responsibly and stories about inspiring Hispanics who are passionate about outdoor recreation. 📣 🙋🏻♀️ Sign up for HECHO's monthly newsletter today: https://ow.ly/JYje50SOE4h #Conservation #Publiclands #Water #Advocacy #EnvironmentalJustice
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According to the 2024 Conservation in the West Poll, ninety percent of Westerners believe that oil and gas companies should pay to clean up their messes – a burden taxpayers shouldered for too long. Let’s defend these reforms against misguided attempts to roll them back. Your voice matters https://ow.ly/YcI850SNGIz. #ReformLeasing #OilandGas #Oilandgasreform #Conservation #Publiclands
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After last year’s Supreme Court decision undermining decades of clean water protections, state-level protections for wetlands and waterways are more critical than ever. Wetlands are vital to keeping our rivers and drinking water supplies clean, reducing the risk of flooding, and ensuring adequate water supplies for communities, farms, ranches, and businesses. #Cleanwaterforall #Cleanwater #Water #NewMexico
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