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p�Earth Day 1990 Minnesota's Celebrate Earth Day 1990 Committee has identified specific needs they have heard expressed by Minnesotans in order to successfully implement a major program for Earth Day 1990. Through meetings during the past six months, representatives of environmental organizations, educational groups and public agencies have agreed to work in the following areas: • Resources: In Minnesota, schools, clubs, religious organizations, and community groups are already planning activities for Earth Day 1990—ranging from one day events to dedication of the entire school year to the environment. Enthusiasm and dedication is high! What they need are speakers; tours; displays and demonstrations; and suggestions for activities and projects. The Celebrate Earth Day 1990 Committee plans to provide them with information on all of these. • Special Events: An "Ecology Bus" to take water quality projects to students, concerts to benefit the environment; conferences and symposiums; Arbor Month tree plantings; and numerous other events will be developed for Minnesota. We are working with the national organizations, like "Earth Day 1990" and "Celebration of the Outdoors." For example, we hope to be promoting the pledge and resolution project of "Earth Day 1990;' probably using the 'Say YES to the Environment" campaign suggested by Jack Ditmore to team with "Earth Day 1990" to get their pledge signed through schools and communities. • Communications: There is no lack of environmental activity going on in Minnesota — only a lack of general public knowledge about how individuals and groups can participate! The Celebrate Earth Day 1990 Committee.plans to provide information on resources, national activities, state and regional events, and opportunities through the network of organizations we are developing and through the media. Of special interest, we are working with the State Planning Agency to utilize their DataNet System to create an extensive year-long environmental calendar and resource database available to every corner of Minnesota through a computer/modem system. • Volunteers: Individuals and groups are contacting us daily seeking ways they can assist and participate in Earth Day 1990. We are assisting them to find ways to link to the numerous existing organizations and programs so that they can find a meaningful — and ongoing way to participate in Earth Day and continue to work in environmental protection. • Future Issues: In the near future, we hope to develop plans for a major Earth Day activity or event that every Minnesotan can participate in; to research whether major corporate funding is needed for specific Earth Day projects; and to develop other communications and coordination tools. For more information about how you can participate in any of these programs, contact Celebrate Minnesota 1990. Celebrate Minnesota 1990 900 American Center Building • 150 East Kellogg Boulevard • Saint Paul,MN 55101 612/297=1990