Martin Litton
American conservationist
Martin Litton (February 13, 1917 – November 30, 2014) was an American environmental activist and editor. He was a Grand Canyon river runner. Litton was best known as a staunch opponent of the construction of Glen Canyon Dam and other dams on the Colorado River.
Martin Litton | |
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 Martin Litton. Palo Alto, California. September 2009 | |
| Born | February 13, 1917 |
| Died | November 30, 2014 (aged 97) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | River runner, environmental activist, editor |
| Known for | Opposition to the Glen Canyon Dam |
On November 30, 2014, Litton died at his home in Palo Alto, California, aged 97.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Speedreads- Conservationist Martin Litton who kept dams out of the Grand Canyon has died at 97". The Week.com. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
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