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Environmental and Conservation History

This timeline highlights the key events and policies related to environmental conservation and protection in the United States.
Yellowstone National Park
1872
The first national park in the world is established, marking a beginning in U.S. conservation efforts.
Antiquities Act
1906
Signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, this act allows the President to designate national monuments without Congressional approval.
Wilderness Act
1964
This act sets aside millions of acres of land for preservation in their natural state.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1970
The EPA is established to coordinate federal environmental efforts and enforce environmental regulations.