the cities of St. Marys, Kingsland and Woodbine, along with Camden
County have issued a joint proclamation declaring countywide
participation in EARTH HOUR, 2009 (March 28, 8:30pm-9:30pm).
Earth Hour is an annual international event created by the World
Wildlife Fund wherein governments, businesses and households are
asked to turn off non-essential lights and electrical appliances for
one hour to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet through
energy conservation.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and
businesses turned off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message
had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million
people participating. International landmarks such as the Golden Gate
Bridge in San Francisco, Rome's Coliseum, the Sydney Opera House and
the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
The Earth Hour 2009 goal is an ambitious one: One billion people
switching off their lights as part of a global movement and
statement. Over 80 countries and territories have pledged their
support during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.
In the United States, cities such as New York, St. Louis, Atlanta and
even Las Vegas are joining in along with countless others in our nation.
St. Marys EarthKeepers Chair Frank Quinby said, "This is an
extraordinary movement and one that will make a huge impact in terms
of energy savings and represents a visible commitment to a more
sustainable future as well. Earth Hour is a time for everyone to take
action and become great Earth stewards."
We urge all residents to join in on March 28 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
Let's show the world that Camden County cares! Collectively, by
turning out the lights, we can create a brighter tomorrow.
For more information visit www.earthhour.org or
www.stmarysearthkeepers.com or call 912-729-1103.
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