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Rachel Carson


When Peter Matthiessen wrote about Rachel Carson and her book, Silent Spring, here is what he said,  "Before there was an environmental movement, there was one brave woman and her very brave book." 

Learn how this remarkable women scientist helped save American Eagles, Perigrine Falcons and dozens of other species from extinction.


Time Magazine's Top 100 - Scientists and Thinkers


 The Ecology Hall of Fame


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


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