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Land Ordinace of 1785 and Northwest Ordinace
Federal goverment was granted permision by these ordinaces to manage unsettled lands. -
Homestead Act of 1862
People could claim over 160 acres of public land if they lived there for 5 years for a fee of 16 dollors. -
Yosemite Grant
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. -
National Park Service
Created to manage the growing number of national land park mounments -
Public Health
Another Public Health Service survey of air pollution in New York shows conditions worsening. -
Clean water act
Act regulating discharge of polltutants into the water in the US. -
Endangered Species Act
This act provides support and protection for
threatened and endangered plants and animals and the habitats in which they are found. -
Safe water act
The Safe Drinking Water Act was established to protect the quality of drinking water in the U.S -
Toxic Substances Control Act
Made by Congress to test, regulate, and screen all chemicals produced or imported into the United States -
Oil pollution act
Gave the EPA a stronger ability to respond to oil spill and hold people accountble
