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Earth Day At 40- Governor Urges Pennsylvanians To Take Earth Day 40 Challenge
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This year we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, the nationwide teach-in that kick-started many of the major environmental programs we have today. In this section each week the PA Environment Digest will highlight upcoming Earth Day events. Submit your events for this page to: DHess@CrisciAssociates.com. PA Environmental Heritage
The DEP/DCNR headquarters building was named for Pennsylvanian Rachel Carson in 1995.
DEP wins the national Environmental Council of the State's Award for Public Participation and Communications in 1996 for The Update weekly newsletter.
Pennsylvania's Land Recycling Program wins the Ford Foundation/Harvard University Innovations Award and the Council of State Governments Innovation Award in 1997.
Pennsylvania wins the national American Greenways Dupont Award for its efforts to promote and enhance a network of greenways and trails in 1997.
The GreenWorks for Pennsylvania environmental education television program and the Multi-State Environmental Management Working Group that includes Pennsylvania win two national Council of State Governments Innovation Awards in 1998.
National Governor's Association recognizes Pennsylvania's Land Recycling Program as a state "best practice" in 1998.
DEP's Southcentral Regional Office Building wins the Excellence in Environmental Engineering Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers in 1999.
The Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps program wins United Nation's Environmental Programme Global 500 Roll of Honour recognition in 1999.
DEP's online Environmental Compliance Reporting System (eFACTS) wins the national 1999 Council of State Governments Innovation Award.
DEP was ranked first in the Resources for the Future Electronic Democracy Project for promoting effective public participation in its environmental programs in 2000.
DEP's Cambria District Mining Office selected by the American Institute of Architects as one of its top 10 design solutions that protect the environment in 2000.
GreenWorks for Pennsylvania environmental education television program wins a Regional Emmy Award in 2000.
The www.GreenWorks.tv environmental education website named winner of the 2000 E-Government Award for the most innovative state government website by the national Council of State Governments.
Pennsylvania's Growing Greener Program wins the national 2001 Council of State Governments Innovation Award.
"Echoes Through Penns Woods" documentary highlighting Pennsylvania's environmental heritage wins regional Emmy Award in 2001.
DEP's eFACTS environmental compliance tracking system wins CIO Magazine Enterprise Value Award in 2002.
Pennsylvania's Land Recycling Program recognized by the Ford Foundation/Harvard University as one of the 15 most innovative government programs in the last 15 years.
DEP's eNOTICE public notification system for new permit applications wins the national 2002 Council of State Governments Innovation Award.
In 1995 DEP had a budget of $442 million. In 2002 DEP had a budget of $725 million.
Check out DEP's Environmental Heritage Timeline for more on our history.
Governor Urges Pennsylvanians To Take Earth Day 40 Challenge Noting that individual acts of conservation can add up to one powerful remedy, Gov. Rendell this week called on all Pennsylvanians to take the Earth Day 40 Challenge to mark the 40th anniversary of the special day meant to raise environmental awareness. "On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to action across the nation on behalf of the environment. People everywhere made promises to help protect our world, and since that time, observing Earth Day has become an international event," Gov. Rendell said. "While we've made great progress in a single generation, on this 40th anniversary we are asking people to not only make a promise for the environment, but also act to deliver on that promise.
"Ideas include buying locally grown food; driving less; exploring a new trail and leaving no trace; doing a home energy audit; and turning off lights and computers not in use at work. We offer 40 ways to make a world of difference during the 40 days from Earth Day through June 1," the Governor added.
The Earth Day 40 Challenge asks participants, either as individuals or groups, to select as many conservation actions as they'd like from a list of 40 actions -- or add some of their own ideas -- and submit a checklist of what they have accomplished by June 1.
Registrants who are not employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are eligible to receive coupons for Gander Mountain, REI and Eat 'N Park. After submitting their final checklists, they are entered into drawing for a free night's stay at the new Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park (individual challenge) or a free picnic pavilion rental at a state park of their choice (group challenge).
Earth Day 1970 was considered the birth of the modern environmental movement. It led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts.
For more information, visit the Earth Day 40 Challenge webpage or call 717-772-9101.
NewsClip: Governor Issues Earth Day Challenge
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