Earth Day - April 22

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Earth Day is an annual observance held to increase public awareness of the environment. The first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, was organized by former U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. An overwhelming response helped to continue Earth Day celebrations throughout the years since then.

Millions of people throughout the world gather each year to celebrate the event by cleaning up parks and schools, going out and teaching others, and learning about progress in reducing pollution. Internationally, hundreds of organizations plan activities on April 22 and through the month of April.

This page will be updated in Spring 2010 with Region 7 events where EPA volunteers will participate.

More information is available on EPA's national Earth Day Web site.

Earth Day - April 22

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