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PROTECTING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program
The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program is pleased to announce its 2007 competition. The program is a collaboration among Canon, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the US National Park Service. more  »
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Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC)

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The PEPC system is an on-line collaborative tool designed to facilitate conservation planning and environmental impact analysis. It provides you access to all current park plans and environmental documents open for public review. You can even submit your comments on-line through this easy-to-use website. more »
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The Natural Resource Challenge represents a major effort to address the challenges of caring for our country's natural heritage within the complexities of today's modern landscapes.  more »

 
 
 

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DID YOU KNOW?

The challenge of deterring ginseng poaching in Shenandoah National Park has been addressed by using a non-toxic dye to mark ginseng roots throughout the park. The presence of the dye on the roots makes them unsuitable for sale to reputable dealers and can be used by law enforcement personnel to identify the roots as originating in the park.
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