Proclamation for Earth Day (April 22nd, 2024)

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd 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 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics” which aims to emphasize our collective commitment to tackle the plastics crisis by reducing plastics production by 60% by 2040 and aspiring to forge a plastic-free future; 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 Mallard’s Milk Bar will be hosting the “Great Arnprior Trash Hunt” on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 as a community-wide initiative to clean up local streets, parks and open spaces; 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 29th to May 5th, 2024 (Pitch-In Canada Week);

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim April 22nd, 2024 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.

Lisa McGee, Mayor
Town of Arnprior