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GO TO GUIDE - ARMY EARTH DAY U.S. Army Environmental Command http://aec.army.mil Celebrating Army Earth Day Earth Day is an international event raising awareness of and concern for the environment. First celebrated April 22, 1970, Earth Day rallied more than 20 million Americans in support of environmental activities. The event was the largest grassroots movement in U.S. history and also sparked the first major pieces of environmental legislation: the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Earth Day is now a worldwide event which hundreds of millions of people in close to 180 countries celebrate each April 22. It represents a U.S. and international commitment to environmental security. The Army Earth Day poster and Army-wide activities are part of that celebration. Setting Program Goals Be selective in the programs or projects you plan to display. Consider your overall installation environmental program in your planning, addressing topics in compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, cleanup (installation restoration), and Net Zero. Think about the type of event you want. Will your event have a carnival atmosphere with games and clowns, or will it include serious speakers addressing a seated crowd? Either one or a combination of both is appropriate, depending on the audience you want to reach. It is not a good idea, however, to book an entire day of speakers. Inside this Guide Celebrating Earth Day Setting Program Goals Planning an Earth Day Event Assembling an Earth Day Team Tapping Resources Remember that games for children are fun and easy to do, and children bring the added bonus of parents. If the local community has planned an Earth Day celebration, ask about participating in those festivities rather than staging a separate event. Your participation should complement the community event while promoting awareness of the Army's environmental program record. By joining in such events, you take the Army message to the community and enhance the Army's reputation as a good neighbor. 1 1 2 2 3 Working With Volunteers Promoting Your Program 3 Delegating Responsibilities 4 4 Recommended Earth Day Activities 5-6 Army Earth Day Messages 7 Appendices A -Earth Day Publicity Materials B- Building a Solar Box Cooker C - Recipes for a Healthy Environment D - Composting Yard Waste With more than 13 million acres of land and hundreds of plant and animal species in its care, the Army, its Soldiers, Families, and Civilians recognize the importance of sound environmental stewardship. Although Earth Day is April 22, and many celebrations are scheduled on or near that date, it is important to remember sustaining the environment is an everyday responsibility and one the Army takes seriously. Army Earth Day exemplifies the Army’s commitment to protect the public resources entrusted to military care and provides an opportunity to focus attention on its environmental program.

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