Scenic Pittsburgh Opens ‘Colwell Connector’, a Restored Greenspace in Downtown Pittsburgh
On June 20, Scenic America chapter Scenic Pittsburgh cut the ribbon on the Colwell Connector greenspace, a 2.2-acre piece of land that was once an… Read More
Clearing the Haze: How Air Pollution Impacts Scenic Landscapes
Haze affects nearly 90% of national parks, can travel hundreds of miles from its source, and causes great harm to scenic views, local economies, and… Read More
A Statement from Scenic America on the U.S. House of Representative’s FY25 THUD Appropriations Bill
Scenic America expresses deep concern and disappointment over the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision to allocate $0 for the National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) in… Read More
Scenic America Applauds Dominion Energy’s Successful Undergrounding Project
Dominion Energy recently announced that it had successfully completed the undergrounding of 2,000 miles of power lines as part of its Strategic Underground Program. This… Read More
New National Marine Sanctuary Highlights NOAA’s Commitment to Preserving Scenic Beauty
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the designation of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, a 1,722 square-mile area of eastern Lake… Read More
The Great Outdoors: A Vital Resource for Scenic Conservation
June has arrived and along with it comes Great Outdoors month. As urban development and technological advancements continue to reshape the world around us, the… Read More
A Statewide ‘Rails-to-Trails’ System May Soon be Coming to New York
A bipartisan bill currently making its way through the New York state legislature aims to establish a statewide network of redeveloped railroad beds for the… Read More
Damage to Wyoming’s Teton Pass Highlights Need for Investment in Infrastructure
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, an 8-inch-deep crack appeared across both lanes of the highway. The patch was quickly repaired by the Wyoming Department of… Read More
National Garden Week: The Vital Role of Garden Clubs in Preserving Community Character and Scenic Conservation
Often perceived as simple gatherings of plant enthusiasts, garden clubs play a crucial role in helping to preserve the character and scenic beauty of communities… Read More
Evolving Infrastructure: How EarthGrid’s Plasma-Powered Technology is Accelerating Undergrounding
A new case study authored by Scenic America and now available on scenic.org outlines the innovative technology behind EarthGrid’s powerful plasma boring utility and… Read More
