1969 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1969. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

 * After several oil spills in Europe the Bonn Agreement was signed.
 * The Council on Environmental Quality is established in the United States.


 * January
 * The Santa Barbara oil spill occurred near Santa Barbara in Southern California in the United States.


 * June
 * One of the many fires on the Cuyahoga River in Ohio spurs a number of environmental protection measures in the United States.


 * October
 * Amendments to enhance the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil (OILPOL) were signed in London, 21 October 1969


 * December
 * The Endangered Species Act of 1969 is enacted in the United States