This legislation will help make permanent protections for portions of the greater Chaco landscape that fall outside of the park boundary and preserve the dark night sky from light pollution.
Martin Heinrich: “This legislation will help make permanent protections for portions of the greater Chaco landscape that fall outside of…”
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Heinrich discusses legislation aimed at protecting Chaco Canyon from development and light pollution.
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