We rely on our environment to support and sustain life. Today, humans have affected almost every facet of the natural world. Crises like climate change and biodiversity loss remind us that people and the environment are interdependent.
On this page you’ll find stories of Latinos engaging with the environment—from the local to the global level. Some have worked to conserve plant and animal life. Others have sounded the alarm about threats to human health, like pollution. Indigenous women, past and present, have used Indigenous knowledge to understand and manage ecosystems holistically so that all life can thrive.
You will also learn about how environmental changes have affected Latino lives. Their stories of migration and adaptation can guide us as we face future challenges.
People change our environment, and it changes us. Explore these stories to learn more about how Latinos care for the world around them.
Latino Conservation Week
Join an annual nine-day nationwide event in July that celebrates Latino stewardship and enjoyment of the great outdoors!
Featured Stories
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Conservation Diaries PodcastLatino youth share their perspectives on conservation and why it is important to be involved in the stewardship of their public lands.
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Latinos en Capas (Latinos in Layers)The geology and paleontology of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is like Latino history—multilayered!
Last updated: July 8, 2023