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
Today in History
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A horse of many colors
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Avatars of the Wolf Moon
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Keep watching the skies
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Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand
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Innerdalsvatna Lake, near Ålvundeidet, Norway
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Spring comes to the Palouse
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Burrowing owls
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Endangered Species Day
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Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, California
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
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The roots of invention
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Walk the line
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Art in the high desert
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Apples ready for harvest in Minnesota
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Anniversary of Bryce Canyon National Park
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Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, Canada
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Computer science on the page
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Caribou on the move
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Logan Creek Suspension Bridge, West Coast Trail, Canada
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A triumph of light
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Great wildebeest migration at Mara River, Kenya
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It s Coffee Day
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Muniellos Nature Reserve
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Fallen but not forgotten
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The citadel in Bonifacio, Southern Corsica, France
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It s World Bee Day
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