DEC Commemorates Earth Day with Events

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is commemorating the 44th Anniversary of Earth Day with a week-long series of events around the state. The activities include hikes, wildlife watching, tree-planting and educational exhibits.

Earth Day was founded by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson in 1970 after he toured the devastation of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. On April 22, 1970, demonstrations by an estimated 20 million Americans advocated for a healthy, sustainable environment.

More information about Earth Day is on the DEC website.