White House Conference on Environmental Quality

The White House Conference on Environmental Quality was a series of meetings held in the 1960s and 1970s where government leaders, experts, and citizens discussed ways to improve and protect the environment. Its goal was to address pollution, conservation, and natural resource management, fostering policies for a cleaner and healthier environment. The conference helped raise awareness about environmental issues and influenced the development of environmental laws and agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It marked an important step in recognizing environmental quality as a national priority.