In 1969 a senator from Wisconsin had an idea that would provide an answer to the growing concern of the status of America's land, water and air. Gaylord Nelson saw the need for an established Earth Day, a day when Americans would fully take notice of the condition of the world's environment.
The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970. As we approach its 32nd anniversary, Ball State University is in full swing with its Earth Week. Ball State has planned a week long observance of environmental concerns and looking for ways to make the university a more environmentally friendly place.
Ball State has made great strides in this area in recent years. Provost Warren Vander Hill is retiring from his post at May's conclusion and will become even more involved with Ball State's "Greening of the Campus."
Vander Hill's leadership has made the Ball State community more environmentally aware, but the environmental attention given on this week or the upcoming "day" should not end.
Although the school has come a long way, it still has a long way to go. And while the university is implementing programs to manage the school's waste production, the number of recycling opportunities on campus is still hard to find.
Hopefully this week will provide the motivation to make everyone conscious of our environmental situation year round.
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