Mardy Murie Receives NWF's Highest Honor - National Wildlife Federation award - Brief Article

National Wildlife, Oct-Nov, 2002

Margaret Thomas (Mardy) Murie, the centenarian pioneer in the study and protection of Alaska's rugged wilderness and a legendary figure in the conservation movement, has been named NWF's 2002 J.N. "Ding" Darling Conservationist of the Year. The organization's highest honor, the award is given for a lifetime of achievement in the protection of wildlife and wild places.

"Few people have done more for the cause of conservation than Mardy Murie," says NWF President Mark Van Putten. "Her writing, lectures and persuasive skills helped countless people to understand and promote the value of wilderness, leaving a legacy of protected areas for the enjoyment of future generations."