Earth Day was first introduced in 1970. The same year, President Richard Nixon established the Environmental Protection Agency or "EPA" with a mission to protect the environment and public health. Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet.

Earth Day is held every year on April 22. For earth day celebration activities in Utah, see the RCU Event Calendar.

Learn about Earth Day History here.

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See what you can do to be a steward of the planet on Earth Day and every day.

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