Since 2008, GreenLatinos has worked to connect Hispanics, Latinos/as/es, and allies in our climate and conservation movements so we are moreemboldenedby the power and wisdom of our culture, united to demand equity, resourced to win our environmental battles, and driven to secure nuestra liberación. To accomplish this mission, the Public Land and Ocean Collective (PLOC) convenes Latino/a/e, Hispanic, and allied leaders who are actively conserving and restoring the lands and waters of the U.S. and territories.
Whether you are a conservation professional in academia, community-based organizations, government or business; a volunteer; an activist; or are simply curious about nuestra cultura de conservación the PLOC is for you. Become a GreenLatinos member and join our colectivo.
As a member of the PLOC, you are part of a collective that organizes to build relationships with each other so we are resourced to win our battles havia la liberación ambiental.
GreenLatinos activates the Public Land and Ocean Colective via:
Our cultures are rooted in the soil, bodies of water, plants, animals, and fungi that come from America’s lands, waters, and ocean. Somos hijos de la Tierra y el Mar. By protecting non-human species, water, and soil health, we protect our identities. GreenLatinos is here to ensure that these unique cultural assets to the Latino/a/x communities across the nation are properly protected.
In 2024 we hosted four encuentros that brought together over 150 participants:
Dozens of PLOC members came together for sign-on letters to decision makers about: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument expansion; Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Molok Luyuk expansion; New York State community garden conservation as critical environmental areas; designating Castner Range National Monument; designating Avi Kwa Ame National Monument; supported petition for designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, and; Latino heritage conservation at the National Park Service and equity at the U.S. Department of Interior workforce.
20 of 30 community advocates at the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Advocacy Days in Washington DC were members of the Public Land and Ocean Colectivo and other GreenLatinos Collectives. We celebrated GreenLatinos’ quinceañera and met with 59 offices across Congress and federal agencies.
Of the keynotes, breakout sessions, and recreational outings at the GreenLatinos National Summit, 10 deepend summit participants’ connection with la cultura de land, water, and wildlife conservation.
As a member of the PLOC, you are part of a community that organizes with each other so we are resourced to win our battles hacia la liberación ambiental.
