South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Past & Present
• Earth Day Awards
• Get Involved!
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Spare the Air
• Energy Efficiency
• Saving Water
• Coastal Creeks & Beaches
• Programs & Resources
• School, Home, & Community
• Workplace, Industry & Government

• Eco-Jeopardy
• Governor's Proclamation
• Earth Day Contacts at DHEC

• Earth Day Events

What is Earth Day? Earth Day is a day when millions of people across the world come together to promote a cleaner, safer environment. Earth Day is held every year on April 22. Past and Present of Earth Day

"The objective was to organize a national demonstration of concern for the environment so large that it would shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda. It was a gamble, but it worked." - Senator Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day "That Earth Day has survived as an annual, international event is a heartening testament to the strength of a good idea." - Denis Hayes, Chair, Earth Day Network