Fact Sheet Sep 5, 2013

Polluted Parks: Fact Sheets

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Haze pollution limits views of our most valued national parks and wilderness areas, affecting not just how far we can see, but also the color, sharpness, and quality of the view. It also makes the air unhealthy for people, wildlife and natural resources.

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  • Badlands
  • Big Bend
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison
  • Grand Canyon
  • Joshua Tree
  • North Cascades
  • Sequoia
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Voyageurs
  • Yellowstone

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