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“You don't need it, but will you take some advice from a Californian who's been around for a while? Cherish these rivers. Witness for them. Enjoy their unimprovable purpose as you sense it, and let those rivers that you never visit comfort you with the assurance that they are there, doing wonderfully what they have always done.”

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David R. Brower

David R. Brower was an outstanding environmentalist, born on July 1, 1912, and passed away on November 5, 2000. He played a significant role in the environmental movement, promoting environmental legislation and raising public awareness. more

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