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Lacey Act
It became illegal to transport illegally obtained wildlife across state lines. Hunting in Yellowstone Park became illegal.
It became illegal to transport illegally obtained wildlife across state lines. Hunting in Yellowstone Park became illegal.
It was the first federal law to protect wildlife.
Endangered plant and animal species are protected -
Burton Act
Niagara Falls was preserved from hydroelectric power facilities.
The natural beauty of the Falls was preserved.
Tourists visit Niagara Falls. -
Salt Lake City Air Pollution Act
The first US large scale survey of air pollution.
For the first time Americans were interested in air quality.
People started to notice they were damaging the environment. -
Smog in Los Angeles
Heavy smog forced schools to be closed for most of October.
People used to burn their trash because there was no trash pick up. People migrated to Los Angeles in big polluting cars.
People could not breathe. Schools were shut down. People had to start to control the problem. -
Earth Day
20 million people celebrated the first Earth Day.
Environmental concerns became important to the people.
People started to fight for a clean environment and planted trees. -
Environmental Protection Agency created.
Environmental Protection Agency was established 1970
The Agency was formed to help man and nature coexist in harmony.
Offices across the United States encourage green living with laws and regulations.
Helps form policies and programs that help the environment and also help consumers save money on energy. -
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
100 million acres of parks and wildlife refuges were designated by Congress.
15 National Parks were created or expanded. -
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
A boat dumped 11 million gallons of oil into ocean near Alaska. The ship ran aground on Bligh Reef near Alaska. One of the worst oil spills ever. -
Live Earth Concerts
Concerts around the world brought publicity to climate change issues.
Musicians around the world played music to raise awareness about environmental issues. 24 hours of music across 7 continents on 7/7/07.
Largest global music event in history. A campaign was launched to solve the climate crisis. -
San Francisco Oil Spill
58,000 gallons of oil were spilled by a container ship off the coast of San Francisco.
Governor declared a state of emergency.
