Earthday2005

History of Earth Day

  • First Earth Day

    First Earth Day
    Senator Nelson's idea becomes a reality with 20 million people participating in the first Earth Day
  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRCD) Established

    Natural Resources Defense Council (NRCD) Established
  • Environmental Protection Agency Established

    Environmental Protection Agency Established
  • Greenpeace founded

    Greenpeace founded
  • Congress passes the Clean Water Act

    Congress passes the Clean Water Act
  • Congress Passes the Endangered Species Act

    Congress Passes the Endangered Species Act
  • 20th Anniversary of Earth Day

    20th Anniversary of Earth Day
  • 30th Anniversary of Earth Day

    30th Anniversary of Earth Day
  • Wood Middle School Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by planting 40 trees

    Wood Middle School Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by planting 40 trees