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Federal goverment was granted permision by these ordinaces to manage unsettled lands.
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People could claim over 160 acres of public land if they lived there for 5 years for a fee of 16 dollors.
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The Yosemite Grant was the first land grant to protect wild lands for the enjoyment of people. In addition, this grant marked the first California State Park.
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Created to manage the growing number of national land park mounments
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Another Public Health Service survey of air pollution in New York shows conditions worsening.
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Act regulating discharge of polltutants into the water in the US.
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This act provides support and protection for
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The Safe Drinking Water Act was established to protect the quality of drinking water in the U.S
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Made by Congress to test, regulate, and screen all chemicals produced or imported into the United States
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Gave the EPA a stronger ability to respond to oil spill and hold people accountble
