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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has”- Margaret Mead
Action Alert!
Tell the Reno City Council: Don’t allow digital billboards in Reno.
Use our special website to make your voice known — Act before the February 8th council vote, Act Now!
Scenic Nevada 2012 Photo Contest — The purpose of the contest is to create an awareness of the importance of preserving, protecting and enhancing the scenic beauty of Nevada. The contest is open to both adults and students. The deadline to submit photos is March 1, 2012. - Read more about the "Contest" - Read /Download Contest flyer 
October / November 2011 — Protecting Our Scenic Heritage [A presentation on the impacts of billboards - 30 slides, 2 MB file] This presentation explains the impact of our region’s permissive sign regulations and how those regulations work against a community’s desire to preserve, protect and enhance scenic beauty. Further, we explain how billboards negatively impact driver safety and hamper Reno’s development as a quality place to live, work and visit.
July 27, 2011 — Reno Voters Reject Digital Billboards — A majority of Reno voters are opposed to allowing digital billboards here, according to a recent poll commissioned by Scenic Nevada -- Read the Results!
February 2011 — SIGN OF THE TIMES — Billboard fight Returns To Reno
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Left Photo: Contemporary Fixed Billboards — — Right Photo: Ditigial Billboards
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You Tube Video on Digital Billboards, from Scenic Michigan
Digital billboards are popping up all across the country. Have you seen one go up near you? If you're interested in learning more you can view or download the 19 page presentation titled "Digital Billboards Unsafe and Unsightly at Any Speed." [download Power Point - 9MB].
And here is a related document titled "Billboards in the Digital Age"
Our affiliate Scenic America has also prepared a companion document titled a "Visual Essay on Urban Advertising." In this episode encroachment of advertising on urban places is examined — See it on
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