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A national treasure
Ever heard of the Antiquities Act? It may sound like something straight out of a Mummy sequel, but it’s actually the century-old law that grants the U.S. president the ability to declare national monuments—an eclectic collection of protected places that includes American icons from Mount St. Helens to the Statue of Liberty. Today, there’s another monumental effort underway in California.
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A trail with a view
The Appalachian Trail boasts some impressive numbers: It's more than 2,000 miles long and passes through 14 different states. More than 2 million people explore the trail every year. But here’s a more daunting statistic: Did you know that in some places, the trail’s protection from development extends only 200 feet? With your help, we’re changing that.
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Why green alleys? Ask a fourth grader.
Back in September, you helped The Trust for Public Land win the My LA2050 Grants Challenge with a proposal to turn run-down alleyways in South Los Angeles into much-needed green space. Now, we’re busy getting ready—and it’s not all blueprints and construction equipment. We’re also preparing poetry.
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An evergreen future
Squak Mountain is a forested peak in Washington’s gorgeous “Issaquah Alps.” Despite the nickname and the feeling of remoteness its visitors enjoy, these quiet woods are just a half-hour from the bustle of downtown Seattle. In this fast-growing metro, we’re helping planners tackle the question of how to provide a larger population with the same access to the outdoors that makes the Pacific Northwest special.
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