News — Earth Day

Environmental Movement Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement which began in 1970. It is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of those who work to raise awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States and on the day the spring equinox occurs throughout the rest of the world. The First Earth Day Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. In 1969, Senator Nelson announced the idea for a...