On December 2, 1980, the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) reshaped America"s conservation history. With one sweeping law, more than 104 million acres of Alaska"s wild lands gained lasting protection, like the Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve, seen here, now the largest national park in the United States. ANILCA balanced preservation with tradition, safeguarding ecosystems while honoring rural subsistence rights.
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act anniversary
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Sutherland Falls in Fiordland National Park
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Hot and Spicy Food Day
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A lush, green escape
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There’s a dog in there somewhere
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Cordouan Lighthouse, France
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Playa del Amor, Marietas Islands, Mexico
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Mountains fit for a queen
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What a twist
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Blue linckia sea stars in Papua New Guinea
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Yarn bombing in the village of Gurnard, England
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Happy Canada Day!
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Four little birds sitting in a tree…
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Lakeside serenity in Finland
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Northern cardinal in winterberry bush
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A hint of spring
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Everglades National Park, Florida
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World Book Day
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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Oktoberfest
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World Population Day
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Computer Science Education Week
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International Polar Bear Day
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