1973 in the environment
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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1973. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
Events
- August
- The snail darter controversy delayed the construction of the Tellico Dam on the Little Tennessee River in the United States when the snail darter fish was discovered in the river.
- November
- The International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears was signed in Oslo, Norway.
- December
- The Endangered Species Act was signed into law in the United States by President Nixon.