| We’re taking this week to highlight “conservation legends,” specific individuals, both historical and present, who have made notable contributions to the conservation of our natural world. Here we go. |
| 01. Photographer pick: Ansel Adams
All of Adams’ work can be viewed on an online gallery format here. |
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| Adams in 1950 |
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| “The Tetons and the Snake River.” Photo taken 1942 |
| 02. Article pick: Yvon Chouinard - The “Existential Dirtbag’ who founded and gifted Patagonia
Chouinard has been a champion of conservation for decades. Most recently, he made the decision to create a 501(c)4 to give away the majority of his wealth from their iconic brand. |
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| Chouinard in 1975 | Photo by Tom Frost |
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| Chouinard in 2018 | Photo by Jimmy Chin |
| 03. Book pick: Silent Spring
“The Classic that Launched the Environmental Movement” is a must read for anyone who has not yet familiar with Carson. |
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| Carson in 1951 |
| 04. Audio pick: Teddy Roosevelt and American Conservation
We loved this 48-minute overview of “Roosevelt the Conservationist.” |
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| Roosevelt (center) in front of the “Grizzly Giant” tree in 1903 |
| Quote of the Week
“We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” |
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| Leopold in Mexico, 1938 |
Conservation Legends
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The Weekend Dispatch
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OCT 22, 2022
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