Earth Day is an annual observance that is held on April 22. It was first observed in 1970 by 20 million people across America. It was the largest grassroots environmental movement in U.S. history, and the inspiration for national legislation like the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts . Earth Day was organized to promote the ideas of ecology, encourage respect for life on earth, and highlight the growing concern over pollution of the soil, air and water. Earth Day is now celebrated around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities.
Earth Day is an opportunity to demonstrate that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. For information on how to improve the environment at home, school or work, please visit the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Earth Day web page .
You may also wish to view the Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) Earth Day 2010 web page.
Additional Resources:
- Environmental Tips - including how to reduce your carbon footprint , save energy or use water efficiently .
- Earth Day Volunteer Activities and Events
- The Earth Day Take Home Kit - web resources with tips on protecting the environment and your health.
- World Environment Day
- Arbor Day
- Pollution Prevention (P2)
- The Environmental Impact of Your Energy Use
- Environmental Stewardship: Helping to Preserve and Enhance Natural Resources
- Cooperative Conservation
- Helping Landowners Conserve Natural Resources
- Helping Landowners Protect Species and Restore Habitats
- The Native American Liaison - Conserving Fish, Wildlife, Plants and Their Habitats
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- The Obama Administration's Agenda on Energy and the Environment