Scenic America

?? It's back! ?? Scenic America's 2025 Byways Madness contest is officially underway—but first, we need YOUR help! We're building the bracket to determine America's (unofficial) favorite scenic byway, and now's your chance to submit your favorite routes for a shot at the title. ?? Nominate your favorite byways today: https://lnkd.in/e6Ffvab4 The official field will be announced later this month. Let’s make sure your favorite byway makes the cut! #BywaysMadness #ScenicAmerica #ScenicByways

Scenic America celebrates Women's History Month by promoting the accomplishments and contributions of women everywhere. Read more about these six women who have left their mark on environmental science, conservation, and historic preservation. https://ow.ly/fJHO50Vbm85

Thanks to UIC - Underground Infrastructure Conference and Continuum Capital for helping us spread awareness and bust a few myths around strategic undergrounding! We are very proud of our relationships with Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative, Mark Bridgers, and the other members of our undergrounding coalition that work diligently to promote a stronger, more efficient, and more scenic energy future. ????

Continuum's own Mark Bridgers and Scenic America’s Tziporah Feldman are presenting “Myth-Busting: Investment vs. Benefits of Undergrounding Electric Facilities” tomorrow, March 4th, at the 2025 UIC - Underground Infrastructure Conference in Houston, Texas. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Underground Infrastructure Conference is a premier event focused on advancing modern infrastructure, including construction, rehabilitation, and asset management. Mark and Tziporah will dispel myths surrounding the cost and impact of “Strategic” undergrounding of electric infrastructure while discussing the following: 1?? Tangible benefits of undergrounding 2?? Successful undergrounding programs 3?? Refuting the notion that undergrounding is too expensive 4?? Identifying undergrounding best practices Want to register at the last minute? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eWevN6WF If you plan to attend, Continuum looks forward to seeing you there! #StrategicUndergrounding #ContinuumCapital #ScenicAmerica #UndergroundInfrastructureConference #Infrastructure #Electric

?? Bad Bill Alert! West Virginia's House Bill 2676 threatens to dismantle essential billboard regulations, paving the way for intrusive advertising near schools, parks, and cherished natural spaces. This bill jeopardizes community aesthetics and safety by removing restrictions on billboard size, location, and density. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1lme50V7ItZ

??? Scenic America President Mark Falzone recently joined Art Taylor on The Heart of Giving Podcast to share insights on the importance of scenic beauty and its impact on communities. Thank you to BBB Wise Giving Alliance for hosting Mark's discussion on how preserving visual character benefits local economies, the environment, and overall well-being. https://lnkd.in/e2bNBH8u

This week, Scenic America President Mark Falzone appeared before the Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee to testify in favor of Senate Bill 485 which proposes a moratorium on new billboards in Minnesota. Thank you to the honorable Senator John Marty for introducing this wonderful bill, and for standing up for scenic beauty in your state. You can read more about SF 485 here: https://ow.ly/7Mox50V0a6f

The newly introduced and swiftly moving "Fix Our Forests Act" aims to protect our communities from wildfire by expediting vegetation management. However, Scenic America believes that this bill may be taking a backwards approach to wildfire mitigation that will come at a cost to our forests and scenic beauty. Our statement on the "Fix Our Forests Act" recommends an approach that emphasizes the undergrounding of utilities to protect our forests, strengthen our energy grid, and preserve the scenic integrity of our nation. Read more: https://ow.ly/eEMn50UVJlM

BAD BILL ALERT: Tennessee Senate Bill 735 threatens to remove amortization and mandate just compensation for the removal of all billboards, effectively making them permanent structures unless exorbitant fees are met. This bill must be opposed! Learn more: https://ow.ly/fyoJ50UU9iG

"This Space Available," 2011's critically acclaimed and award-winning documentary on the tactics and impacts of the outdoor advertising industry, is once again available to stream online. Help ensure it stays online by streaming it today! Learn more: https://ow.ly/MaOy50UPTBl