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.

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.

See also

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues