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Almost evenly divided between lands west of the Mississippi that fall mostly into the Nature Could Reach Half category and those that are east of the great river which are Imperiled, the United States presents a complicated conservation challenge. A historic and culturally significant national park system is reason for optimism.

Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Martin Permantier.

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