Outdoor Alliance California held a virtual panel discussion on proposals to improve equitable access to the outdoors. The panel features the leaders of the Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. initiative, with special guests Senator Heinrich of New Mexico and Congresswoman Barragán (CA-D44). The Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. initiative is a plan to create a national equity fund to ensure long-term investments in programs to serve all youth with opportunities to explore the great outdoors. The Outdoors for All Act is a critical piece of legislation that will help ensure that American’s have access to nature and open spaces close to home. This panel will discuss how Congress and the outdoor community can build momentum for these and other critical initiatives to make the outdoors accessible and equitable.
Speakers:
Special Guest New Mexico Senator, Martin Heinrich (He/Him/His)
Special Guest, Congresswoman (CA-44) Nanette Diaz Barragán (She/ Hers/Ella)
Moderator: Gabe Vasquez (He/Him/His), Outdoor Alliance Board Member, City Councilor Las Cruces, New Mexico
Teresa Martinez (She/ Hers/Ella), Executive Director and Co-founder Continental Divide Trail Coalition
José G. González (He/Him/His), Founder, Director Emeritus Latino Outdoors
Gabaccia Moreno (She/ Hers/Ella), Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project
