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The who’s who of environmental science

The who’s who of environmental science. John James Audubon (1785-1851). Think birds! Painter of birds and wildlife. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862). Writer Walden Pond – getting away from society and living simply. Theodore Roosevelt (1858 – 1919).

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The who’s who of environmental science

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  1. The who’s who of environmental science

  2. John James Audubon(1785-1851) • Think birds! • Painter of birds and wildlife

  3. Henry David Thoreau(1817 – 1862) • Writer • Walden Pond – getting away from society and living simply

  4. Theodore Roosevelt(1858 – 1919) • President: created 1st National Park, Antiquities Act, National Park Service  "Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people."

  5. John Muir(1838-1914) • Vital in getting Yosemite and Sequoia established as a National Park • Founder of the Sierra Club

  6. Franklin Roosevelt(1882-1945) • American Dust Bowl led to soil conservation Service formation • Think jobs during the Depression, including the Hoover Dam

  7. Aldo Leopold(1886-1948) • A Sand County Almanac need to conserve wilderness • Wildlife manangement

  8. Rachel Carson(1907 – 1964) • Silent Spring • Exposed harm of pesticides, especially DDTS

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