In anticipation of Earth Day —Sunday, April 22—this week The Student LoanDown and other Wells Fargo blogs have an environmental focus.

A bank and the environment—does the connection seem unlikely?

Actually, it's not such a stretch—but you might be surprised to learn that Wells Fargo has a longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility. That goes for our buildings, our business, and our community. Plus, as Wells Fargo team members (and citizens of the Earth), we make a concerted effort to protect our planet through volunteerism and donations.

Kermit the Frog  sang it best: "It's not easy being green." Sure, it's not always easy to reduce our effect on the environment, but it's the right thing to do.

OK, I'll get off my soapbox now. But I do want to share some exciting (and environmental) news. In the coming weeks, Wells Fargo will introduce a student-focused sweepstakes where the grand prize is a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid ! Watch for more information about that soon.