Thanks  to  Earth  Day:  

• The  Environmental  Protection  Agencywas  created  in  1970

• The  Clean  Air  Act  of  1970  was  passed

What  Did  Earth  Day  Accomplish?  

April  22nd  is  Earth  Day  

Earth   Day   is   a   day   to   reflect   on   our   planet,   our  environment   and  what  we   can   do   to   help   keep   them  healthy.  

Children   have   the   most   important   role   in   keeping  our  planet  healthy.  After  all,  they  will  be  the  caretakers  after   their   parents   and   grandparents   have   passed  away.  

In  1969,  peace  activist   John  McConnell  proposed  a  day   to   honor   the   Earth   and   the   concept   of   peace.  He  recommended  that  this  day  of  honoring  should  be  held  on   the   first  day  of   spring   in   the  northern  hemisphere.  Thanks   to   the   help   of   U.S.   Senator   Gaylord   Nelson,  Earth   Day   was   founded   a   month   later   and   the   first  official  Earth  Day  occurred  on  April  22,  1970.  

While   Earth   Day   was   originally   observed   in   the  United   States,   it   started   to   spread   internationally   to  other  countries   in  1990  and  is  now  celebrated  in  over  141  nations.  

Get  Your  City  to  Recycle  

       The  goals  of  Earth  Day  are  more  important  now  than  ever  before.  Global  warming  and  other  issues  are  now  common  themes  on  the  news.  

• Talk   to   city   officials   and   make   sure   yourcommunity  has  a  recycling  program

• Help  create  a  curbside  recycling  program  inyour  neighborhood

• Attend   your   next   city   council  meeting   andexpress   your   desire   to   bring   recyclingefforts  to  your  town.

• The  Occupational  Health  and  Safety  Act,  aimedat  in-­‐plant  pollution,  was  passed

• The  Resource  Conservation  and  Recovery  Actwere  passed.

       Within  the  next  three  years,  such  landmarks  as  the  Clean  Water  Act  and  the  Endangered  Species  Act  were  also  passed  thanks  to  the  awareness  raised  by  Earth  Day.  

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Find  a  Recycle  Center  Near  You  

       Visit   your   town’s   website   to   find   the   nearest  recycling  locations.  Another  site  than  can  help  you  find  nearby   recycling   locations   is  http://recyclerfinder.com/.   Simply   enter   the   type   of  material   you   are   recycling   and   your   zip   code   and   the  site  will  try  to  find  right  recycling  locations  for  you.      

Find  a  Way  to  Compost  Kitchen  Scraps  and  Leaves  

       Compost   is   organic   matter   that   has   been  decomposed   and   recycled   as   fertilizer   and   soil  addition.   Compost   is   a   key   ingredient   in   organic  farming.  At  the  basic   level,  the  process  of  composting  simply  requires  the  creation  of  wetted  organic  matter  (a.k.a.   green   waste)   and   waiting   for   the   materials   to  break   down   after   a   few   weeks   or   months.   The  decomposition   process   is   aided   by   adding   water   and  ensuring   proper  aeration  while   frequently   turning   the  mixture.  Eventually,  ammonium  from  the  green  waste  is  converted  by  bacteria  into  nitrates.  At  this  stage,  the  green  waste  has  become  fertilizer.  Look  into  ways  you  can   contribute   to   composting   and   organic   farming   in  your  area.  

Environmental,  Health  and  Safety  Newsletter  April  2016  

Chickasaw Nation Event        Visit   the   Cultural   Center   on   April   22nd   for   an   Earth   Day   Celebration.   Click   here   for   more   information!   http://www.chickasaw.net/Calendar/2016/Earth-­‐Day-­‐Celebration.aspx  

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ntal  

 Choices  

Things  We  Can  All  Recycle  Here  are  some  things  that  we  can  recycle:

• Appliances & Equipment• Asphalt• Automobiles• Batteries• Bins/Roll Offs/Dumpsters• Bottles & Cans• Bricks, Masonry & Stone Products• Cardboard & Paper Products• Carpet Padding/Foam• Ceiling Tiles• Concrete• Construction & Demolition Debris• Deconstructed & Salvage Items• Dirt – Clean Fill• Drums Barrels & Buckets• Drywall• eWaste – Electronics, TVs, Computers• Glass-Plate or Tempered-Plate• Green Waste – Yard/Landscape• Hazardous Waste & Materials• Metals• Oil – Machine/Vehicle or Food oils• Paint• Plastics• Porcelain• Rock, Sand, Gravel• Roofing Asphalt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental,  Health  and  Safety  Newsletter  April  2016  

Benefits  of  Walking  and  Running          Walking   and   running   offer   numerous   benefits,  ranging  from  increased  physical  fitness  to  an  increased  sense   of   well-­‐being.   Since   both   walking   and   running  are   great   for   your   overall   health,   choosing   between  these   two   exercises   often   comes   down   to   individual  preference   and   fitness   level.   If   you   can   run   for   only  very  short  distances,  walking  might  be  a  better  choice  for  you,  as  you  will  be  able  to  exercise  more  frequently  and  for  longer  durations.  Examining  the  pros  and  cons  for  both  walking   and   running  can  help  you  determine  which  exercise  fits  your  lifestyle.          The  American  Heart  Association   states   that  walking  may   reduce   the   risks   of   breast   cancer,   colon   cancer,  heart  disease,  type-­‐2  diabetes  and  osteoporosis.  It  can  also   alleviate   high   blood   pressure   and   improve   blood  sugar   levels.   Taking   a   brisk   walk   every   day   can  contribute   to   your   overall   fitness   by   burning   calories,  improving   muscle   strength   and   help   your  cardiovascular  system.  Even  your  overall  mood  can  be  positively   affected,   since   walking   releases   endorphins  that   improve   your   mood   and   helps   increase  concentration  levels.          Running  helps  burn  calories,  which  can  contribute  to  weight   loss   and   reducing   the   risk   of   osteoporosis.  Running  can  also  strengthen  and  stabilize   ligaments   in  the   body,   making   you   less   susceptible   to   sprains.  Because   running   is  a  high-­‐impact  workout,  you'll  burn  more   calories   and   engage   your   entire   cardiovascular  system.   Towson   University   states   that   running   can  decrease   the   risk   of   heart   disease,   hypertension   and  stress.   Since   running   also   releases   endorphins,  additional   benefits   can   also   help   improve   self-­‐esteem  and   mental   health.   Studies   have   shown   that   running  can   also   help   reduce   and   relieve   symptoms   of  depression.  

Healthy    Choices  

Vehicle  Accidents  Increased  in  2015  

       The   National   Safety   Council   estimates   that   in   2015,   38,300  people  were   killed  on  U.S.   roads,  and  4.4  million   people  were  seriously   injured.   There   are   many   factors   that   may   have  contributed  to  these  statistics,  such  as  falling  gas  prices,   lower  unemployment   and   a   stronger   economy.   Still,   there   are  many  human   factors   that   could   have   been   prevented   which   would  have  drastically  reduced  the  amount  of  fatalities  and  injuries.      

       Driving   a   car   is   one   of   the   riskiest   activities   we   engage   in  everyday,  despite  decades  of  vehicle  design  improvements  and  traffic  safety  advancements.  Engaging  in  defensive  driving  skills  and  staying  alert   can  save  your   life  and   the   lives  of  others.  To  help  ensure  safety,  the  Council  recommends  drivers:  

Make  sure  every  passenger  buckles  up  on  every  trip  Designate   an   alcohol-­‐and   drug-­‐free   driver   or   arrange  alternate  transportation  Get   plenty   of   sleep   and   take   regular   breaks   to   avoid  fatigue  Never  use  a  cell  phone  behind  the  wheel,  even  hands-­‐free  Stay  engaged  in  teens'  driving  habits,  as  teens  are  three  times  more  likely  to  crash  as  more  experienced  drivers.  Learn   about   your   vehicle's   safety   systems   and   how   to  use   them.   Mycardoeswhat.org   can   help   drivers  understand   features   such   as   adaptive   cruise   control,  blind  spot  warning  systems  and  backup  cameras.  

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Environmental,  Health  and  Safety  Newsletter  April  2016  

American  Heart  Association  –  Heart  Walk  for  Heart  Health  -­‐  Bricktown  OKC  Saturday,  April  9,  2016  Visit:    http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1141099  Run  For  The  Dream  2016  for  Human  Trafficking  Awareness  –  Saturday,  April  9,  2016  Stars  &  Stripes  Park  –  Lake  Hefner  OKC  Visit:    http://www.beautifuldream.tv/events/run/  

Color  Me  Crazy  4  –  Ardmore,  OK  –  Saturday,  April  9,  2016  Visit:    http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=funinardmore  

Walk  to  Stomp  Out  Sexual  Assault  –  Wintersmith  Park,  Ada,  OK  –  Saturday,  April  9,  2016  11A.M.  Visit:    http://www.chickasaw.net/Calendar/2016/Stomp-­‐Out-­‐Sexual-­‐Violence.aspx  

Redbud  Classic  2016  –  An  Oklahoma  tradition  -­‐  For  several  local  causes  such  as  Big  Brothers  Big  Sisters  

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OKC  –  Saturday,  April  9  for  Cyclists  and  Sunday,April  10,  2016  for  all  others  including  a  kids  run.  Visit:    http://redbud.org/  

DanMan  Challenge  –Trail  Running  through  beautiful  country  with  nature  –  Oteka  D.  Ranch  near  Madill,  OK  –  Saturday,  April  9,  2016  Visit:    http://www.danmanrun.com/  

YWCA OKC’s 2 Minute 5K for Sexual Assault Awareness – Saturday, April 16, 2016 – Stars & Stripes Park, Lake Hefner, OKC Visit: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1150091

Scurry for Supplies 5K for Student Supplies – Antlers Elementary, Antlers, OK – Saturday, April 16, 2016 Visit: http://www.roadracerunner.com/re_249426/ScurryforSupplies5K.html

Robbie’s Chase for the Robbie Brooks Memorial Scholarship Fund and the American Cancer Society – Ardmore Marketplace on Broadway, Ardmore, OK – Saturday, April 16, 2016 Visit: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=123373

5K  Run  Dead  to  fund  research  in  Cancer  and  Alzheimer’s  –  Free  professional  makeup  as  a  zombie  –  Stars  and  Stripes  Park  in  OKC  –  April  23,  2016  Visit:    http://www.5krundead.com/  

Kelli’s  Fluorescent  Fun  Run/5K  in  memory  of  and  to  support  the  Kelli  Erwin  Memorial  Scholarship  Fund  –  April  23,  2016  –  Kingston,  OK  Visit:    https://runsignup.com/Race/OK/Kingston/KellisFluorescentFunRun5K  

Oklahoma  City  Memorial  Marathon  Run  To  Remember  –  Voted  one  of  the  12  “must  run”  marathons  in  the  world  by  Runners  World  magazine.  620  N.  Harvey,  OKC  –  Sunday,  April  24,  2016  Visit:    https://register.chronotrack.com/r/15761  

Walking and Running Events in Your Area

Please  email  completed  puzzles  to  Rebecca.Campbell@chickasaw.net.  In  an  effort  to  go  green,  this  PDF  can  be  filled  out  and  completed  without  printing.  Please  submit  by  Friday,  April  22ND,  in  order  to  be  eligible  for  the  monthly  prize  drawing!  

Fill-­‐In  the  Blanks  1. ________________ have  the  most  important  stake  in  keeping  our  planet  healthy.

2. Within  the  next  three  years,  such ________________  were  passed  such  as  the  CleanWater  Act,  and  the  Endangered  Species  Act.

3. ____________ _____________  and  other  issues  never  conceived  of  in  1970  are  nowcommon  themes  on  the  news.4. Talk  to  city  officials  and  ask  questions  like,  have  you  looked  into  having  a   _________________________?5. Wellness  can  be  positively  affected,  since  walking  releases ________________  thatimprove  your  mood  and  helps  increase   ________________  levels.6. Driving  a  car  is  one  of  the ____________ _____________  any  of  us  undertake  in  spite  ofdecades  of  vehicle  design  improvements  and  traffic  safety  advancements.

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