The First 40 Years of Earth Day

Lincoln Earth Day 2010 is a zero-waste event supported by the Mayor's Office and Cleaner Greener Lincoln. This year's event is to be held at Lincoln's Antelope Park and promises many new events and additions. The community-wide event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with live music, kids’ activities, informational booths, a series of fun runs, art displays and many other entertaining and fun activities. Mark your calendar.


Twenty Million people celebrate the first Earth Day.
1970
 
Congress passes the Clean Water Act, limiting raw sewage and other pollutants flowing into rivers, lakes, and streams.
1972
 
Congress passes the Safe Drinking Water Act, allowing EPA to regulate the quality of public drinking water.
1974
 
Congress passes the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, regulating hazardous waste and its disposal.
1976
 
The federal government bans chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in aerosol cans because CFCs destroy the ozone layer.
1978
 
Congress creates Superfund making Polluters responsible for cleaning up the most hazardous sites.
1980
 
Congress enacts laws for safe disposal of nuclear waste.
1982
 
The United States signs the Montreal Protocol, pledging to phase-out production of CFCs.
1987
 
Congress bans ocean dumping of sewage sludge and industrial waste.
1988
 
Congress passes the Clean Air Act Amendments, requiring states to demonstrate progress in improving air quality.
1990
 
EPA launches the Energy Star® Program to help consumers identify energy-efficient products
1992
 
President Clinton directs the government to use $200 billion to buy recycled and environmentally preferable products.
1993
 
EPA launches an incentive-based acid rain program to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions
1995
 
EPA requires municipal incinerators to reduce toxic emissions by 90 percent from 1990 levels.
1995
 
President Bill Clinton signs the Food Quality Protection Act to tighten standards for pesticides used to grow food.
1996
 
President Bill Clinton announces the Clean Water Action Plan to continue making America’s waterways safe for fishing and swimming.
1998
 
President Clinton announces new emissions standards for cars, s.u.v.s, minivans and trucks, requiring them to be 77% to 95% cleaner.
1999
 
President George W. Bush signs the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, helping to prevent forest fires and safeguard and preserve the nation’s forests.
2003
 
WaterSense is launched to raise awareness on water efficiency, ensure water-efficient products and provide good consumer information.
2006
 
Earth Day celebrates its 40th birthday
2010
 

Lincoln Earth Day 40

40 YEARS IS A BIG DEAL. BATTLES. SUCCESSES. PROGRESSION. 40 YEARS DESERVES CELEBRATION. Get energized and do your part for Earth Day 2010. Whatever you are capable of giving, whether it’s enthusiasm, time, talent or financial assistance, explore this site and find the areas where you fit best. We hope you're fired up. We sure are.

Earth Day 2010 will be a zero-waste event. This means we have a goal of recycling or composting 90% of the waste generated at Antelope Park and other participating locations. As an attendee, please be mindful and use the recycling bins. Vendors, booths and activities are asked to consider the waste they will produce and plan to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

Sign up for a Booth!

Are you a business or organization that cares about sustainability? Have a message to get out or a product to promote? Let Lincolnites know where they can go to support a local business/organization that cares about a healthy community. Sign up to have an exhibit at Lincoln Earth Day!

Exhibit Registration

Become a Sponsor!

At a time when there is more interest in sustainability than ever, this is the chance for local businesses/ organizations to show that they care about the environment. Become a proud supporter at Lincoln’s biggest Earth Day Festival ever. Register to sponsor this year’s event, multiple levels of commitment are available.

Sponsor Registration





Cleaner Greener Lincoln Earth Day Network