BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
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Adopt a Resolution Recognizing Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Earth Day.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution RECOGNIZING APRIL 22, 2026, AS EARTH DAY.
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SUMMARY:
Every year on April 22, over a billion people worldwide celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness and appreciation for the natural environment. The concept of Earth Day first began in 1969 at a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Conference in San Francisco, where peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor Earth and the concept of peace. Later in 1970, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, along with young activist Denis Hayes, organized a nationwide environmental teach-in on April 22 and formally called the event "Earth Day." On that day, 20 million people (10% of the U.S. population at the time) participated in rallies across the country to demonstrate against the impacts of 150 years of industrial development and advocate for legislation to protect the environment. The Earth Day movement of 1970 ultimately led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passing of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.
Earth Day continues to serve as a platform to promote responsible, caring actions for the environment, thereby improving the quality of life. It is celebrated in more than 192 countries each year and promoted by the non-profit Earth Day Network. According to the Earth Day Network, the theme for Earth Day 2026 is "Our Power, Our Planet," which calls on people of all backgrounds and generations to take action in support of clean air, clean water, clean energy, protected natural resources, and a stable climate.
With this Resolution, Valley Water can further promote its mission for flood protection, environmental stewardship, and providing Silicon Valley wit...
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