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2006 Conservation Events Calendar |
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January 1 On January 1, 1970 the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 was enacted which required all federal agencies to assess the impact of federal actions on the environment. |
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Establishment of the
Washington Monument 1885. |
March 1 On March 1, 1872 Yellowstone National Park, the nation's first national park, was established by an act of congress, and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. 1 - 31 Great American Cleanup 13 On March 13, 1903, the National Wildlife Refuge System was established. |
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April 21-23 National Youth Service Day 22-30 National Park Week 22 Earth Day 22-30 National Wildlife Week 23-29 National Volunteer Week |
May 7-13 Drinking Water Week 13-21 National River Cleanup Week 14 International Migratory Bird Day 20-21 Good Sam Club's National Cleanup Day 28 Sierra Club founded in 1892. |
June 1-30 Great Outdoors Month 3-11 National Fishing and Boating Week 12-16 Great Outdoors Week 26-July 1 National Clean Beaches Week |
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July 1-31 Aquarius Project STUDIO 2B Destination. 22-28 Wyoming's Wildlife Wonders STUDIO 2B Destination. |
August 4 On August 4, 1954, the Small Watershed Program was enacted to help communities protect, improve and develop watersheds. 9 Smokey Bear's birthday. 25 National Park Founder's Day. On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was created by an act signed by President Woodrow Wilson |
September 3 Anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964. |
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October 2 Anniversary of the Establishment of the Appalachian Trail. 9-15 National Wildlife Refuge Week 18 Anniversary of the 1972 Clean Water Act. |
November 18 National Family Volunteer Day 18 On November 18, 1977, the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act was enacted to further the conservation, protection and enhancement of the nation's natural resources for sustained use. |
23 On December 23, 1985, the 1985 Farm Bill was passed. The first farm bill to include a conservation title and the first to require that farmers follow conservation measures to be eligible for USDA program benefits. | |||
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