Thanks to some heavy end-of-term work, the 94th Congress made great strides in enacting environmentally-protective legislation, especially in the areas of federal activities on public lands, toxic substances, and solid wastes. The overall record is not without its low points, however, particularly with regard to continued uncertainty over energy problems. The outlook for the new year is encouraging because President Carter is well-known for his sensitivity to environmental concerns, and the 95th Congress may well be willing to settle many environmental matters that have been postponed.