Birthdate: August 18, 1902
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
Died: October 19, 2003
Mardy Murie, known as the “Grandmother of the Conservation Movement,” was a prominent naturalist, writer, adventurer, and conservationist. She played a vital role in the passage of the Wilderness Act and was instrumental in establishing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Murie’s dedication to conservation earned her prestigious honors, including the Audubon Medal, the John Muir Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Throughout her professional life, she advocated for the protection of wilderness areas and promoted environmental conservation on a national level.
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