Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Government and NGS Sign Geotourism Agreement

Five U.S. governmental agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Geographic Society have signed an agreement promoting geotourism. The agreement was signed Tuesday in Washington, DC, with the goal of preserving and enhancing the natural and cultural heritage of the nation’s public lands and waters.

Geotourism refers to tourism that helps sustain or enhance the geographical character of a place -- its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and well-being of its residents. Read more about it here.

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