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1954 the environment
This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1954. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
Events
The Nile perch were introduced into Lake Victoria in East Africa 0001-9720 75 4 510–538 Pringle Robert M. The Nile Perch in Lake Victoria: Local Responses and Adaptations Africa: Journal of the International African Institute 2005-01-01 3556959 10.3366/afr.2005.75.4.510 7566999 and since then it has been fished commercially. It is attributed with causing the extinction or near-extinction of several hundred native species.
The first air pollution control law passes in New Jersey
The Biharamulo Forest Reserve is established in Tanganyika Territory (what is now Tanzania).https://www.protectedplanet.net/555624082 Protected Planet Biharamulo, 555624082 ... Type: Terrestrial and Inland Waters Protected Areas; Location: United Republic of Tanzania 27 February 2026
The Kanga Forest Reserve, also of Tanzania, was established.https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/ah/article/download/1542/1542/1532 pdf The Nguru mountains of Tanzania, an outstanding hotspot of herpetofaunal diversity Michele Menegon Nike Doggart Nisga Owen Acta Herpetologica 3 2 107-127 2008 1827-9643 8 September 2026
July
The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 was passed in the United States.
August
The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 in the United States is enacted on August 4.https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/83/hr6788/text GovTrack.us H.R. 6788 (83rd): An Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with States and local agencies in the planning and carrying out of works of improvement for soil conservation, and for other purposes August 4, 1954 August 14, 2026
See also
Environment
Human impact on the environment
List of years in the environment
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