ALCOAST 154/08
COMDTNOTE 5090
SUBJ:  EARTH DAY OBSERVANCES IN THE COAST GUARD
1. AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL EXECUTIVE FOR THE COAST GUARD, I INVITE
EVERYONE TO OBSERVE EARTH DAY 2008 BY SHOWING OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR THE
MARINE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH WE PERFORM OUR MISSIONS.
2. EARTH DAY IS CELEBRATED ON 22 APRIL, AND IS AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY
TO REINFORCE THE SPIRIT OF THE COMMANDANTS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
COMMITMENT TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP A CORE COMPETENCY.
3. COAST GUARD UNITS AND COMMANDS SHOULD USE THIS OCCASION FOR
APPROPRIATE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS.  SUITABLE TALKING
POINTS THAT MAY FIT INTO YOUR OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDE HOW OUR
MISSIONS HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
4. MY COORDINATOR FOR EARTH DAY IS DR. KEN MALMBERG, (202)475-5691,
KEN.B.MALMBERG(AT)USCG.MIL.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.