We believe conservation must be rooted and led by local communities. Why? Because local knowledge and expertise can make conservation more sustainable in the long-run. Currently, Nuestra Tierra is supporting community based conservation as part of the Monumental SHIFT Coalition.

Conservation is about more than just ecological stewardship. It’s also about preserving our traditions, culture and history for future generations. By integrating environmental decision-making with respect for history and culture, public land conservation can become more relevant and robust. In this vein, Nuestra Tierra proudly supports the campaign to establish Castner Range in El Paso, Texas as a national monument.

All youth deserve the opportunity to benefit from the great outdoors. We’re working to eliminate the barriers low-income youth of color face in accessing the outdoors. We do this through both on the ground and policy work. We’re almost done drafting The Outdoor Fund for Underrepresented Tribal, Urban, and Rural Equity (F.U.T.U.R.E.) act, which would be a national level fund that supports getting youth outdoors.