MAKE EVERY DAY EARTH DAY IN TAHOE DONNER

By CYNTHIA CENDREDA | Illustration by CAMY BRETIN

Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate commitment to environmental protection and stewardship. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, with a nationwide rally organized by former Wisconsin State Senator Gaylord Anton Nelson. Within the year, the U.S. government established the Environmental Protection Agency, and by 1990, Earth Day became an international event recognized by more than 140 countries around the world.

This year, Earth Day falls on Saturday, April 22. While Earth Day is a once-a-year global celebration, there are many ways to honor it locally and make an impact daily. Consider practicing sustainability right here in Tahoe Donner.