Why Scenic Conservation?
At Scenic America, we believe that all people deserve to live, work, and play in beautiful places. Scenic beauty improves our quality of life. Beauty is good for our minds and bodies, and it’s also good for business.
Scenic America is the only national nonprofit organization committed to protecting the scenic qualities of our communities and landscapes.
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Scenic conservation promotes health and wellness.Studies show that spending time in nature and enjoying scenic beauty helps our bodies and…
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Beauty is good for business.There’s a reason why some of the world’s most scenic places are also among the most desirable destinations to live, work, and visit. Places rich…
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Community character creates a sense of place.Places marred with visual pollution lose their unique character. There’s a reason why more than…
Stats: [46] — Scenic America collaborates with 46 chapters and affiliates nationwide. | [400K] —There are more than 400,000 billboard faces across the country. And as many as 20% are illegal or non-compliant. We support communities fighting billboard blight. | [32] — 32 states allow outdoor advertising companies to cut down publicly owned trees simply for better billboard visibility. We want to change this.
Recent News
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New Jersey and Illinois Propose Outdoor Lighting Regulations, Leave Room…Illinois and New Jersey recently introduced new legislation aimed at limiting light pollution and mitigating…
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Congress Funds America’s Byways for Fourth Consecutive Year, Making a…For the fourth consecutive year, Scenic America and byways partners were successful in advocating for…
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Michigan’s Consumers Energy to Bury 10 Miles of Power Lines…Jackson, MI-based Consumers Energy received approval from state regulators last Friday to begin burying over…
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UPDATE: Hawaii Legislature Kills Bill Seeking to Allow Ads, Logos…SB3197, the controversial bill that would have allowed billboards, digital displays, and external branding at…