The Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act is Waived for Border Wall
All of Arizona’s mightiest rivers have been dammed, except one—The San Pedro. The riparian habitat associated with the San Pedro is so...
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The Solid Waste Disposal Act is Waived for Border Wall
Before we had laws that regulated how we dispose of solid waste materials (household, municipal, commercial, or industrial), the most...
The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act is Waived for Border Wall
In the early 1900’s, there were no laws protecting free-roaming wild horses and burros. On her way to work one morning in 1950, rancher...
The National Parks and Recreation Act is Waived for Border Wall
In the 20th century, awareness grew that we needed a system of national parks so that all Americans could learn about and enjoy our...
The National Park Service General Authorities Act is Waived for Border Wall
In 1872, Yellowstone National Park, the first National Park in the U.S. was created. Today there are 58 National Parks and 23 National...
The Military Lands Withdrawal Act is Waived for Border Wall
Sometimes, in order to defend our country, the U.S. military “withdraws and reserves” certain public lands for military training and...
The Migratory Bird Conservation Act is Waived for Border Wall
Legislators decided in 1929 that conservation planning was needed to protect migratory birds. The Migratory Bird Conservation Act (MBCA)...
The Multiple Use and Sustained Yield Act is Waived for Border Wall
Forests are more than just a bunch of trees. That was the idea behind the Multiple Use and Sustained Yield Act (MUSYA) of 1960. A period...
The Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act is Waived for Border Wall
Widespread destruction of archaeological sites, a common result of federally funded projects during the 20th century, was the impetus for...
The National Trails Systems Act is Waived for Border Wall
2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act (NTSA), enacted to preserve and promote public access by foot, bicycle,...
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