Proclamation for Earth Day (April 22nd, 2023)

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, and is a key time to unite our community and make a positive impact on the environment; and

Whereas the theme for Earth Day 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet” and is focused on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and the more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part – everyone accounted for, everyone accountable; and 

Whereas Earth Day is known as the movement to change the business climate, political climate, and how we take action on climate change; and

Whereas climate change is being observed and experienced at an increasingly local level and needs to be taken seriously; and

Whereas local levels of government are finding themselves at the frontline of the battle against climate change; and 

Whereas the mounting environmental challenges that we are facing will require our towns and cities to take a leading role in the fight for a more sustainable world; and 

Whereas the Town of Arnprior will be providing park clean-up kits to local residents to use in local parks during the week of April 17th to 22nd, 2023 (Pitch-In Canada Week) and the Town will co-host an Earth Day Bike Bingo event on April 22nd, 2023 with the Township of McNab/Braeside and the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA); and

Whereas the Rotary Club of Arnprior will be hosting Great Lakes Watershed Clean-Up on Earth Day at Arnprior District High School and other locations in the local community; 

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2023, as Earth Day in the Town of Arnprior, and encourage all residents to participate in the Earth Day activities, learn more and understand their role in helping to combat climate change and make a positive impact on the environment on Earth Day and every day.