Enviromental Timeline

  • William Penn

    William Penn
    Pennsylvania colony governor ordered colonists to conserve 1 tree for every 5 cut down. the colony was well-advertised and richest Colony in the new world.
  • The Lacey Act

    The Lacey Act
    The act prohibited the transport of illeagally obtained wildlife across state lines, and outlawed hunting in Yellowstone national park.The act helps both plants and wildfire.
  • Burton Act

    Burton Act
    Congress passed this act which preserved Niagara Falls from hydroelectric power facilities.
  • Salt Lake City

    Salt Lake City
    Was the first U.S. city to conduct a large scale survey of air pollution.
  • Agrol

    Agrol
    The first ethanol plant opened in Atchison,KS sold through out the Midwest. With the Slogan "Try a thankful, you'll be thankful."This was the biggest exchange earner from the U.S. and was the publics desire.