Northwest Stories Part 2: Liz Putman, founder of Student Conservation Association

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Northwest Stories Part 2: Liz Putman, founder of Student Conservation Association

September 25, 2009
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National Parks

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In 1955, in response to a Harpers Bazaar article about excessive garbage and traffic at the National parks, Student Conservations Association (SCA) founder Liz Putnam gathered 53 students to volunteer to clean up the National Parks. Today, the SCA has over 4000 volunteers and interns a year.
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