Gaylord Nelson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gaylord Nelson.

Gaylord Nelson was an American politician and environmentalist born on June 4, 1916. He served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from 1963 to 1981 and was the founder of Earth Day, an annual event celebrated globally to raise awareness about environmental issues. Nelson was a vocal advocate for conservation, playing a crucial role in shaping environmental legislation and policies. His efforts led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 and the passage of landmark environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Nelson passed away on July 3, 2005.

Teddy Roosevelt of course was a great outdoorsman all his li

Teddy Roosevelt of course was a great outdoorsman all his life.

We must recognize that we're all part of a web of life aroun

We must recognize that we're all part of a web of life around the world. Anytime you extinguish a species, the consequences are serious.

In the state of Wisconsin it's mandated that teachers in the

In the state of Wisconsin it's mandated that teachers in the social sciences and hard sciences have to start giving environmental education by the first grade, through high school.

The most important environmental issue is one that is rarely

The most important environmental issue is one that is rarely mentioned, and that is the lack of a conservation ethic in our culture.

Franklin Roosevelt was very concerned about environmental is

Franklin Roosevelt was very concerned about environmental issues.

Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced

Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago.