LOS ANGELES, CA – On Monday, March 10, 2014, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will join Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to announce a partnership that will help connect urban youth in the Los Angeles area to the outdoors.
Prior to the announcement, students from Franklin High School will lead Secretary Jewell and Mayor Garcetti on a hike through Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Secretary Jewell has launched an ambitious youth initiative to inspire millions of young people to play, learn, serve and work outdoors. President Obama earlier this week unveiled the fiscal year 2015 budget request, which supports Secretary Jewell's vision through increased investments in the Department's youth programs, including through the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
WHO:
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Students from Franklin High School
Local stakeholders
WHAT:
Press Conference to Announce Partnership with City of Los Angeles
WHEN:
Monday, March 10, 2014
1:45 p.m. PDT – Media Check-In
2:00 p.m. PDT – Walking Tour of LA State Historic Park with Students (B-Roll Opportunity)
2:30 p.m. PDT – Press Conference with Secretary Jewell and Mayor Garcetti
WHERE:
Walking Tour Starting Point:
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument
132 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Press Conference:
Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA
MEDIA:
Credentialed members of the media who wish to attend this event are encouraged to RSVP here no later than 10:00 a.m. PST on Monday, March 10, 2014. Additional logistical information will be provided to confirmed reporters.
Source: Department of Interior
