Earth Day - April 22

Earth Day Proclamation:

WHEREAS Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation and protection;

AND WHEREAS Earth Day marks a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and to the implementation of efforts to improve, protect and enhance the environment;

AND WHEREAS global challenges continue to grow, such as environmental degradation, climate change, food insecurity, and water shortages;

AND WHEREAS the community is invited to take part in Earth Day events to learn more about climate-related risks and how to take climate action;

AND WHEREAS residents of McNab/Braeside are encouraged to implement practices designed to preserve and protect our environment and shape the future of our environmental security; AND WHEREAS hundreds of thousands of Canadians show their concern for the environment and their communities by participating in Pitch-In Day projects to reduce, reuse, recycle and properly dispose of waste;

AND WHEREAS Pitch-In Canada encourages voluntary action to keep communities clean and beautiful and restore and maintain a healthy environment;

AND WHEREAS the annual recognition of this day is an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the principles of that first Earth Day;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Township of McNab/Braeside, do hereby proclaim April 22, as Earth Day.