Welcome to the new RLF News and Insights page, featuring project updates and perspectives from our team.
News & Insights
News & Insights
Even a Child Can See: Parks Access is More Important than Ever
June 30, 2020
The other day, my daughter asked if it was safe for us to have a family beach day again. She immediately frowned when I reminded her that even if a nearby beach were open, we would have nowhere to park...
RLF Statement about Death of George Floyd and Other Recent Racist Acts
June 1, 2020
The death of another unarmed African American man—George Floyd—at the hands of police is outrageous and horrifying.
The origins and history of the...
Strong and Resilient: Supporting Western Conservation Communications
May 13, 2020
In early March, seemingly a lifetime ago, Alastair Lee Bitsói and I were excitedly preparing for Utah Diné Bikéyah...
Conservation Leadership More Important Than Ever
April 22, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages lives and economies around the globe, all other issues, including conservation, have taken a distant backseat. On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day it’s worth remembering...
Equity is at the Heart of Innovation in California
April 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy physical, emotional, and economic toll across the globe. As devastating as it is in the moment, we must brace ourselves for the enduring impacts of this...
Finding Hope in the Moment
April 1, 2020
When I sat down to write this blog, I began by reflecting on the first 20 years of RLF’s work and what the next 20 years will bring. Coronavirus had yet to upend the lives of many outside the Asian continent....
