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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming April 22, 2016 as "Earth Day" in Lodi and
an Invitation to Earth Day Clean-up on April 9, 2016, in conjunction with "Love
Lodi"
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2016
PREPARED BY: Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Presentation of proclamation proclaiming April 22, 2016 as "Earth
Day" in Lodi and an invitation to Earth Day clean-up on April 9,
2016, in conjunction with "Love Lodi".
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The first National "Earth Day" was proclaimed in 1970 in order to
promote environmental awareness and foster the need to protect
the environment and conserve resources and led to the creation of
the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Now in its 46th year, "Earth Day" has expanded from
the United States to over 190 countries.
As the years are counted down to the 50th Anniversary of "Earth Day" in 2020, each year will have a
theme emphasizing one of five goals. The theme for this year is "Trees for the Earth." Not only are trees
important for their beauty and the shade they provide, but they also have many environmental benefits,
including absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, retaining and absorbing storm water runoff,
and reducing wind speed.
This year marks the fourth consecutive year the Earth Day clean-up event will be held within the City of
Lodi. Together, in conjunction with "Love Lodi" and Arbor Day, a coastal clean-up event at Lodi Lake will
be held on April 9, 2016 in celebration of Earth Day. The Public Works department would like to invite
Lodi citizens to join in this effort.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Prepared by Kathryn Garcia, Compliance Engineer
CES/kmg/trb
Attachment
APPROVED:
Charles E. Swimleyr, Jr.
Interim Public Works Director
Stephen Schwab
R:\GROUP\STREETS\STORM\Education\2015-16\Earth Day\CC# 2016 Earth Day.doc
, City Manager
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