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Preserving Zion

Shaped by water and time, Zion National Park offers visitors a beautiful landscape. However, vandalism is taking a toll on the National Park Service’s efforts to preserve this national treasure.

Produced by Joseph Mancini and Jack Boomer at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Instruction provided SRL Connected Educator Chris Sloan. 

Special thanks to Zion National Park for the opportunity to explore the natural, cultural and educational resources being preserved for visitors from around the country and world by the park and its rangers.

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William Swift | STEM Coordinating Producer

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Elis Estrada | Director

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Victor Fernandez | Editor

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