Why Scenic Conservation?
At Scenic America, we believe that all people deserve to live, work, and play in beautiful places. Scenic beauty improves our quality of life. Beauty is good for our minds and bodies, and it’s also good for business.
Scenic America is the only national nonprofit organization committed to protecting the scenic qualities of our communities and landscapes.
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Scenic conservation promotes health and wellness.Studies show that spending time in nature and enjoying scenic beauty helps our bodies and…
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Beauty is good for business.There’s a reason why some of the world’s most scenic places are also among the most desirable destinations to live, work, and visit. Places rich…
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Community character creates a sense of place.Places marred with visual pollution lose their unique character. There’s a reason why more than…
Stats: [46] — Scenic America collaborates with 46 chapters and affiliates nationwide. | [400K] —There are more than 400,000 billboard faces across the country. And as many as 20% are illegal or non-compliant. We support communities fighting billboard blight. | [32] — 32 states allow outdoor advertising companies to cut down publicly owned trees simply for better billboard visibility. We want to change this.
Recent News
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As Millennial and Gen Z Travelers Hit the Road, America’s…Millennials and Gen Zers make up the largest demographic of travelers in the country, and…
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Call Your Mother (Road): Regaining America’s Kicks on Route 6670 years ago, America’s “Mother Road” was one of the most popular travel routes for…
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The Dwindling Darkness: How Light Pollution Affects Scenic Views and…Light pollution, a lesser discussed but significant issue, disrupts wildlife behavior, disturbs human sleep patterns,…
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Scenic Pittsburgh Opens ‘Colwell Connector’, a Restored Greenspace in Downtown…On June 20, Scenic America chapter Scenic Pittsburgh cut the ribbon on the Colwell Connector…