David Brower
1912–2000 (age 88)
Environmentalist
Biography
David Brower was a commanding voice for the planet, guiding the Sierra Club through its most consequential campaigns and founding new organizations to protect wild places. As an environmentalist born 1912, he was instrumental in halting destructive dam projects, advancing the national parks, and bringing the idea of conservation into the living rooms of every citizen.
He mentored countless young leaders, edited powerful books about wilderness, and believed that an informed public could safeguard the earth for future generations. His legacy is carried on by activists who continue to raise their voices with the same moral clarity he modeled.