Activism Poster

During the 1960's people were becoming increasingly concerned about environmental issues like pollution. Activists like Rachel Carson would contrubute to the spread of awareness, notably through her book Silent Spring. In addition, concerning issues like the Chicago river fires and 3 mile island disaster led to a growing public unease. In response, the US government would create the Environmental Protection Agency, meanwhile state and local governments would create organizations or programs dedicated to conservation like the pelican island wildlife refuge.