EPA Regional Administrator Celebrates Young Environmental Stewards on Earth Day in Middletown, NY
Middletown, N.Y. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Michael Martucci traveled to Middletown, New York to have some fun this Earth Day with children at the On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center. During his visit, he viewed an art exhibit about watersheds, talked about how he teaches his own children to care for the Earth, and spoke to educators about the importance of instilling an environmental ethic in their students.
“These kids are amazing – and they represent all our futures. I am grateful to the On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center for inviting me to stop by and remember why we protect the Earth in the first place: for our kids,” said EPA Region 2 Administrator Michael Martucci.
This year, for Earth Day, students collaborated to create a watershed art installation made entirely of recycled materials, including cardboard, beverage containers, and bottle caps. Educators also developed Earth Day lesson plans to emphasize environmental education, teaching students about earth systems and conservation.
This Earth Day, and every day, EPA focuses on fulfilling its mission of protecting human health and the environment for the next generation of Americans. EPA is working across the nation to ensure all Americans have access to clean air, land, and water.
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