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Month: June 2017

A Win For The Environment – The Omnibus Public Land Management Act Of 2009

Marsha Watson June 30, 2017July 24, 2018 Main

In 2009, the President of the United States, Barack Obama signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. Considered one of the most significant pieces of conversation legislation in years, this Act was a result of significant bipartisan efforts to address…

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Discover How Mexico, Canada And The U.S.A. Coordinated To Form A Wilderness Conservation Act

Marsha Watson June 29, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

The trilateral committee was enacted in 1996 to preserve the best areas of wilderness throughout the North American continent which expands through Canada, the USA, and Mexico. The committee works with organizations throughout all three countries to protect ecosystems, plants,…

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What Is The General Mining Act Of 1872, And Is It Still In Effect?

Marsha Watson June 27, 2017August 22, 2018 Main

Introduced by Aaron A. Sargent in January 1872 and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant later that same year, the General Mining Act of 1872 was crafted in large part due to the various Gold Rushes from the…

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Guidelines for Preserving Nature’s Beauty

Marsha Watson June 26, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

America is home to many scenic wonders of nature, but visitors sometimes behave in ways that are harmful to the wilderness. Many people are unaware of how their actions can affect the outdoor areas they enjoy, so the National Park…

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Why Is The Federal Land Policy And Management Act Of 1976 So Important?

Marsha Watson June 25, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

Introduced to Congress by Floyd K. Haskell in 1975 and signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1976, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 that does precisely what the name implies. It legislates how federal lands…

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What You Need To Know About The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act

Marsha Watson June 23, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

The ANILCA (Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ) is one of the United States federal laws which was passed by U.S. Congress on 12 November 1980 and was signed into the law by the President of that time, Jimmy…

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The Great Swamp In New Jersey – A History

Marsha Watson June 22, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

New Jersey’s Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge consists of a little over 7,600 acres and was established on November 3, 1960, by an act of Congress. The swamp is an important feeding and resting area for more than 240 species…

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What Is The Bureau Of Land Management?

Marsha Watson June 21, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

The BLM or Bureau Of Land Management is an agency that is within the U.S. Department of the Interior. It has over 247.3 million acres of land that is all public land in the United States. It was created by…

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What Is The U.S. Department Of Fish And Wildlife Service?

Marsha Watson June 19, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

As a Federal government agency, the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Service or USFWS works within the Department of the Interior. It’s been designed and designated to manage the fish, wildlife and other natural habitats in the United…

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What Is The U.S. Forest Service And How Did It Come Into Existence?

Marsha Watson June 18, 2017June 15, 2017 Main

The United States is made up of multiple different agencies and groups, all forming together into a massive Voltron of U.S. Government. One such agency is the U.S. Forest Service. Formed February 1st, 1905, the U. S. Forest Service (USFS)…

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