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1966 the environment
March 2026
This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1966. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
Events
A number of protected areas were established in 1966, including the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in Maine,https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=2 State of Maine, Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Allagash Wilderness Waterway The Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW) was established by the Maine Legislature in 1966 to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural beauty, character, and habitat of a unique area. 1 March 2026 Éamon de Valera Forest in Israel,https://www.jta.org/archive/irish-jews-dedicate-forest-in-israel-in-tribute-to-de-valera Irish Jews Dedicate Forest in Israel in Tribute to De Valera August 22, 1966 The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) 1 March 2026 and Gamla Varberg nature reserve in Sweden.http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/halland/amnen/Naturvard/naturreservat/varberg/gamlavarberg.htm Naturreservatet Gamla Varberg Halland County Council 1 March 2026 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100314214931/http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/halland/amnen/Naturvard/naturreservat/varberg/gamlavarberg.htm March 14, 2010
Hari Singh reconstitutes the Indian Forest Service.
November
An unusually strong Sirocco caused the 1966 flood of the Arno and 1966 Venice flood on November 4, destroying many priceless buildings and works of art.
Births
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Deaths
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See also
Environment
Human impact on the environment
List of environmental issues
List of years in the environment
References
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