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David Ross Brower ( / ˈbraʊ.ər /; July 1, 1912 – November 5, 2000) was a prominent environmentalist and the founder of many environmental organizations, including the John Muir Institute for Environmental Studies (1997), Friends of the Earth (1969), Earth Island Institute (1982), North Cascades Conservation Council, and Fate of the Earth Confere...
The David Brower Center is a home for the environmental movement in Berkeley, California. It honors the legacy of David Brower, a legendary activist who fought for the protection of wilderness, wildlife and social justice.
Nov 5, 2000 · Learn about David Brower, the leader of the Sierra Club who fought for wilderness protection, dam removal, and global conservation. He was a mountaineer, author, photographer, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
Sep 30, 2015 · A book review of Tom Turner's biography of David Brower, the former Sierra Club executive director who led the fight to protect wild places from dams, pollution, and development. Learn about Brower's achievements, controversies, and legacy in the environmental movement.
Nov 5, 2000 · Learn about David Brower, a pioneer of the environmental movement who fought for wilderness protection and media campaigns. He was a climber, a Sierra Club leader, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
Aug 1, 2017 · Many historians see Brower’s early success as a turning point for the environmental movement, eventually leading to landmark protections such as the Wilderness Act of 1964. Born in Berkeley, California in 1912, David Brower first came to prominence as a world-class mountain climber.
Jun 7, 2016 · A biography of David Brower, a leader of the modern environmental movement who transformed the Sierra Club and fought for wilderness preservation. Learn about his achievements, challenges, and controversies in this uncompromising portrait.
