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    BLM Colorado Intern Spotlight: Macy Robinson of Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

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    This year, BLM Colorado has hired two new interns through Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC), a Conservation Legacy corps program that aims to engage Indigenous youth and young adults with conservation service programs. Macy Robinson (Cherokee) and Pualani Tupper are this year’s hires. Pualani sat down with Macy to discuss what her experience has been like so far and to highlight BLM’s burgeoning relationship with ALCC, an organization dedicated to the betterment of Indigenous lands and people.

    Source: Home U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management

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    Restoring Balance: The Battle Against Invasive Riparian Plant Species

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    Invasive plants are wreaking havoc in parks in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Utah—and have become a significant concern for the NPS. It’s essential to understand these invasives at an individual park level so that everyone can understand the true dangers these invaders create at a large scale.

    Source: National Park Service Website

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    Secretary Haaland Highlights New Funding for Youth Conservation in New Mexico

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    This Week: Secretary Haaland highlights conservation and Indigenous youth public service as she begins her visit to New Mexico.

    Source: US Department of the Interior Youtube

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    Native Lands - National Trails, Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps are Project Excellence winners!

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    South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada – The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Project Excellence and Individual Service Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the outdoor recreation profession.

    Source: The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals

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    Tribal climate leaders come together to share pain, solutions and laughter

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    Indigenous people from around the U.S. and Canada convened in Auburn last week, for a summit meeting on tribal climate leadership. Hosted every other year by the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, the event also includes tribal partners such as environmental groups, researchers and energy developers.


    One of the first panel discussions showcased stories from young tribal leaders. Among them was 27-year-old Aeon Albert from the Hopi Tribe in northern Arizona, who works with the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps.

    Source: KNKX NPR (National Public Radio)

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    Restoring Connection to the Land

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    Indigenous trail crews empower the next generation of environmental stewards

    Source: Western Confluence magazine

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    ALCC Acoma awarded the Heart of the Land Award for Outstanding Leadership in Farming and Ranching award

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    Today on 01/25/2024 the ALCC Acoma program were awarded the Heart of the Land Award for Outstanding Leadership in Farming and Ranching award. The Acoma office’s work on their growing Traditional Farm Corps have focused on restoring local food systems through agriculture, seed, rematriation, & learning traditional knowledge that come from planting.

    Source: Farm to Table New Mexico

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    First Voices - Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Crew 663

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    Grand Canyon Conservancy & Grand Canyon North Rim staff sat down with Crew 663 out of Zuni, New Mexico to talk about the work that they had completed on the North Rim.

    Take a moment to learn about their connections to Grand Canyon, to learn about their culture & heritage, and what motivates them in their work and daily lives.

    Source: National Park Service

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    Reconnecting indigenous youth their Land

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    Across the Zuni Mountains landscape, ALCC is cultivating the next generation of local land stewards. In what is now known as El Morro National Monument, ALCC crews have spearheaded the Headland Trail project which consists of removing the existing asphalt trail and replacing it with “Sta-Lok” material, which is a paving material made of decomposed granite and crushed stone. The project also includes masonry work, such as foundation setting for trail curbing and retaining walls. This project will increase accessibility for visitors while creating a natural look.

    Source: Zuni Mountain Collaborative

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    A new generation preserves tribal land and culture in America’s national parks

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    Here in Yosemite National Park, the Yosemite Ancestral Stewards program is an attempt to introduce a new generation of the original caretakers to the land, while creating pathways to employment and career opportunities for Indigenous youth.

    Source: Apple Newsroom

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