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Things to know!
Things to know!
We rely on the environment for EVERYTHING.
We rely on the environment for EVERYTHING.
Excessive use of natural resources causes air and water pollution and contributes to climate change.
Excessive use of natural resources causes air and water pollution and contributes to climate change.
This leads to:
This leads to:
- Habitat loss for animals and plants
- Air and Water Pollution
- Climate Change
- Injured Animals
Everyday people were getting sick and did something about it the pollution!
Everyday people were getting sick and did something about it the pollution!
The citizens of these communities:
The citizens of these communities:
- Rallied
- Held demonstrations (protests)
- Invited scientists to test
- Met with the government to demand regulations
The 1972 Clean Water Act was a big push for local governments to force industry into protecting the environment.
The 1972 Clean Water Act was a big push for local governments to force industry into protecting the environment.
Introduced rules and regulations.
Provided money for water treatment plants.
Made water testing better.
Introduced rules and regulations.
Provided money for water treatment plants.
Made water testing better.
This big start was continued by more regulations and rules being made!
This big start was continued by more regulations and rules being made!
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (1978)
Great Lakes Critical Programs Act of 1990
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (1978)
Great Lakes Critical Programs Act of 1990
People were getting sick of breathing dirty air, too.
People were getting sick of breathing dirty air, too.
The Clean Air Act was passed in 1970.
Created a system to regulate National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Set of limits for pollutants in our air.
The Clean Air Act was passed in 1970.
Created a system to regulate National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Set of limits for pollutants in our air.
You can be part of the solution!
You can be part of the solution!
Invasives and habitat loss are local issues that you can help to fix with native gardens.
Local organizations save land from being destroyed and promote biodiversity.
People have been saving land in Northwest Indiana for over 50 years!
Invasives and habitat loss are local issues that you can help to fix with native gardens.
Local organizations save land from being destroyed and promote biodiversity.
People have been saving land in Northwest Indiana for over 50 years!
Quiz Time!
Quiz Time!
Everything you need to know (plus some critical thinking skills) is somewhere on this site. Good Luck!
Check out some cool videos and activities after your quiz
Check out some cool videos and activities after your quiz
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