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Environmental Protection Agency: Explore the Regional Haze Storymap

Protecting Our Nation’s Treasured Vistas

Visibility is improving, but we can do more to protect America’s magnificent views and scenic vistas from pollution. Through the Regional Haze Program, state and federal governments are working together to restore natural visibility conditions in our national parks and wilderness areas so that future generations can enjoy these national treasures.

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Conservation & Sustainability, Meteorology, Pollution

Middle School

6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

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Environmental Protection Agency: Regional Haze Program

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In 1999, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a major effort to improve air quality in national parks and wilderness areas.

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