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Since 1970, Earth Day has been observed around the globe each spring as a day to raise environmental awareness and involve citizens and communities in creating a cleaner, healthier world.

While climate change is perhaps the greatest ecological challenge of our time, Earth Day reminds us that we all can take steps to help protect the environment, which touches the human spirit, contributes to human health and well-being and promotes a healthy economy.

Earth Day 1970 helped to develop crucial support for some of the most powerful and effective environmental legislation in the United States and abroad.

Unprecedented environmental legislation, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act were influenced by Earth Day.

This year, take action on Earth Day by checking out our Web pages here featuring eco tips, podcasts and numerous ways to get involved. In addition, you will find a host of fun and meaningful activities taking place around the country at wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries, ecological field stations, as well as partner events in local towns, parks and surrounding areas.

Can’t find an event near you? There’s plenty you can do at home, in your neighborhood and with your families and friends. On the Service’s Earth Day pages, you will find a range of easy to do action items. Plant a tree, remove invasive plants, clean-up a beach...the opportunities are endless! Get started now and read our 20 eco tips for easy ways you can take action.

Earth Day remains a day to honor our planet and build a healthy environment for future generations.

Energy, Climate Change and Our Environment The Obama Administration is committed to protecting the air we breathe, water we drink, and land that supports and sustains us. From restoring ecosystems in the Chesapeake Bay and the Everglades, to reducing mercury pollution from power plants, we are bringing together Federal agencies to tackle America’s greatest environmental challenges. Presidential Proclamation -- Earth Day 2013 Protecting the Air You Breathe Recycling Responsibly Why Cycling Makes Sense
National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation In partnership with state and tribal agencies, the Service and NOAA released the first nationwide strategy to help public and private decision makers address the impacts that climate change is having on natural resources and the people and economies that depend on them. Learn More >>		Endangered Species Act 40th Anniversary The Service is honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with a year-long commemoration of the law that has been so successful in stabilizing populations of species at risk, preventing the extinction of many others and conserving the habitats upon which they depend. Learn More >>
CITES 40th Anniversary This year marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This international treaty on wildlife trade helps ensure that trade does not threaten species’ survival in the wild. The 177 member nations of cites (called Parties) work together to protect almost 35,000 species of plants and animals. Learn More >>		Conserving the Future The publication entitled, Conserving the Future: Wildlife Refuges and the Next Generation, is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s bold, new vision for the National Wildlife Refuge System. It raises awareness of conservation on wildlife refuges and fosters new leaders for the conservation community. Stay engaged and informed! Learn More >>