Earth Day 2006: Latah and Whitman Counties “Come Together –Right Now”

PULLMAN, Wash. – April 22 is Earth Day and Whitman and Latah counties will celebrate it with a “Coming Together” of the two communities, including a week-long celebration of events and educational activities April 15-22.

Earth Week is a joint community effort, with mayors Nancy Chaney and Glenn Johnson involved in this celebration by signing a proclamation.

Events are planned on both the Washington State University and the University of Idaho campuses, and each community will offer activities and places where visitors can discover a variety of Earth-friendly ideas and products that are available in their own communities. At all participating events, visitors will be able to enter a drawing for some of the Earth-friendly products.

“The goal of the celebration is to encourage people to discover what is going on in their world so they can make educated decisions that will enhance our environment,” said Judi Dunn, WSU Recycling/Sustainability education coordinator. “Sustainable living practices do make a difference and every little bit helps, from conserving energy and water to reducing green house gases.”

For more information about the “Come Together -Right Now” Earth Week events see https://www.wsu.edu/recycle/earthday.html) or visit www.palousescience.org Web site and link to Earth Day 2006 or call (509) 335-8094.