On July 30, 1998, President Clinton and Vice President Gore traveled to the New River in North Carolina to designate 14 American Heritage Rivers. Communities along these rivers --from New York's Hudson, to the mighty Mississippi, to Hawaii's Hanalei --will receive help over the next five years tapping federal resources to carry out their plans for revitalizing their rivers and riverfronts. This initiative reflects the Administration's strong commitment to building partnerships that promote prosperity while protecting our environment. [View Feature.]

National Oceans Conference

On July 30, 1998, President Clinton and Vice President Gore traveled to the New River in North Carolina to designate 14 American Heritage Rivers. Communities along these rivers --from New York's Hudson, to the mighty Mississippi, to Hawaii's Hanalei --will receive help over the next five years tapping federal resources to carry out their plans for revitalizing their rivers and riverfronts. This initiative reflects the Administration's strong commitment to building partnerships that promote prosperity while protecting our environment. [View Feature.]

Earth Day 1998

On April 22, 1998, Today, President Clinton and Vice President Gore commemorate Earth Day by traveling to Harper's Ferry, W. Va., to help volunteers maintain America's longest footpath, the Appalachian Trail. [View Feature.]

 

President Clinton Launches Clean Water Initiative 

Historic Climate Change Agreement Reached in Kyoto 

 

 

 
 
 

 
President Clinton announces American Heritage Rivers Initiative 
 

 
Vice President Gore addresses the Glacier National Parkcommunity on the effects of climate change 

Lake Tahoe Presidential Forum 

President Clinton Meets With Top Scientists to Discuss Climate Change