1969 in the environment
This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1969. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
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Events
- After several oil spills in Europe the Bonn Agreement was signed.
- The Council on Environmental Quality is established in the United States.
- January
- The Santa Barbara oil spill occurred near Santa Barbara in Southern California in the United States.
- June
- One of the many fires on the Cuyahoga River spurs a number of environmental protection measures.
- October
- Amendments to enhance the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil (OILPOL) were signed in London, 21 October 1969
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