Margaret Murie
Environmentalist and author of wildlife works
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Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An environmentalist and author focused on conservation and wildlife preservation. Contributed significantly to the establishment of national parks in Alaska. Advocated for wilderness protection through writings and activism, influencing environmental policy. Played a crucial role in the passage of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which protected over 100 million acres of federal land. Involved with various environmental organizations and served as the first woman to receive the John Muir Award.
Authored 'Two in the Far North'
Advocated for the protection of Alaska's wilderness
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