The leadership of President Johnson, with Mrs. Johnson as the advisor, had led to more than 200 environment-related laws being put in place, such as the Wilderness Act of 1964, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Additionally, more than 34 parks, historic sites and monuments were created and conserved during their administration. These efforts had set in motion the legal foundation of how the environment should be protected, which made the Johnsons one of the most active administration in conservation following Roosevelts’ leadership.

Lady Bird Johnson was known for her activism to improve the environment of the States, with some of her most recognizable efforts included the formation of the Committee for a More Beautiful Capital, the Highway Beautification Act, and the National Wildflower Research Centre (now known as the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center).

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• The Committee for a More Beautiful Capital
• Highway Beautification Act
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centre