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Just last month, the US Senate voted to pass a bill that would protect 2 million acres of American Wilderness: the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. But it still has to make it through the House if all that land is to be ensured protection. And the Wilderness Society is going to do its best to make sure it does.
Never an organization to sit idly by, hoping for the best, the Wilderness Society has launched an effort to drum up support for the bill. It's the Omnibus Virtual Tour, and it'll give you a close up look at the natural, national treasures that'll be protected if the bill gets passed. It's a great opportunity to learn more about our nation's rich, diverse environments—and to learn why we so desperately need to preserve them.
Swing through Dominguez Canyon in Colorado, check out Alabama's Grand Canyon, and explore New Mexico's subterranean treasures. Each entry features an in-depth article and photos that'll give you a distinct sense of the varied locales—and they explain what threatens to destroy each if the Omnibus Act gets voted down. There's also detailed info about what you can do to keep the wilderness from disappearing.
So are you ready to hit the road? And by road, I mean your computer. And by hit, I mean gently clicking on links with your mouse. Regardless, get set to learn a slew of fascinating info about the precious, threatened lands of the USA. Seriously—the more attention this gets, and the more people voice their concern about our fast-vanishing lands, the better chance our politicians will listen up. Happy virtual touring.
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