Town Of Milton Earth Day Proclamation For April 22

Press release from Town of Milton:

April 21, 2021

Whereas, The first Earth Day was enacted in 1970 and engaged over twenty million Americans to advocate for a cleaner environment; and

Whereas, Earth Day now has become a worldwide event and has highlighted some of the most critical environmental issues on the world stage; and

Whereas, Milton is blessed with a wealth of bountiful woodlands and waterways, often most visibly showcased in the Blue Hills Reservation, as well as our parks and riverside walking paths;

Whereas, This year’s theme of Restore the Earth highlights the critical need to restore the degraded, interconnected natural systems that keep our planet habitable today and for future generations; and

Whereas, Degraded natural systems negatively affect health, economic viability, and social welfare, as well as equity within and between countries;

Whereas, Milton supports soil, water, ecosystem, and energy conservation; sustainability practices; restoration efforts such as tree-planting; and the usage of renewable energy; and

Whereas, The Town of Milton challenges every resident to help in conserving, protecting, and restoring the environment via green activities, such as waste reduction and recycling; soil, ecosystem, water, and energy conservation; tree conservation and planting; and active education about environmental issues that lead to informed choices and changing practices;

Whereas, This year, Earth Day will celebrate its 51st anniversary of promoting the value of our planet and respect for all who live on it;

Now Therefore, We, the Milton Select Board, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2021 as Earth Day in the Town of Milton, and urge all citizens of Milton to join us in efforts to help protect, preserve and restore our environment for ours and future generations.

This press release was produced by the Town of Milton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.