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Challenges. •He could not bring long term changes. •He had to convince many law makers. Steps taken. •He was a governor of Wisconsin. •He had to pass strict laws about littering. Business. •Before he became an environmentalist he was the governor of Wisconsin and also a senator, this helped for people to believe in him. 800px-Earth_flag_PD.jpg Honors and Awards. •He received 100’s of rewards. •In 1990 he received the Ansel Adams conservation award. •In 1992 the United States Nations Environment program presented Gaylord with the one and only, World Award. •In 1995 he received a Nations Highest Civilian award. Book. •He wrote the book: “Earth Day Every Day.” Benefits. •He started Earth Day. •He created the outdoor recreation program. •Put a Penny-a-pack tax on cigarettes. •He was one of the only 3 senators to vote against the $700 million dollar appropriation. nature_deer.jpg enjoying_canoeprow.jpg protecting_stream.jpg www.outlook.noaa.gov/earthday/ www.outlook.noaa.gov/earthday/ http://www.epa.gov/earthday