Caroline Sealy Livermore

Caroline Sealy Livermore
Born
Caroline Sealy

(1883-08-07)August 7, 1883
Galveston, Texas
DiedFebruary 2, 1968(1968-02-02) (aged 84)
San Francisco, California
NationalityAmerican
OccupationConservationist
Known forCalifornia landmarks and parks in early 20th century
Notable workMount Livermore, highest peak on Angel Island named after her

Caroline Sealy Livermore (7 August 1883 – 2 February 1968)[1] was an American conservationist with emphasis in environment planning and protection. Livermore was mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area in both Marin County and the shore areas, during the 20th century. She pursued her conservation efforts over a period of 15 years where she interacted with national and state level lawmakers. Her work led to the protection of Angel Island and its declaration as a state park. Consequently, the highest mountain on the Angel Island was named Mount Livermore in her honor. [2][3]

Livermore was Chairman of Women's Committees on the Pacific Coast.[4] She was responsible for the creation of the Marin Audubon Society, the Marin Art and Garden Center (in Ross, California), Marin Conservation League, the Richardson Bay Foundation, and the Point Reyes National Seashore Foundation.[2]

  1. ^ "Caroline Sealy Livermore". The State of California. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Caroline S. Livermore". YWCA and San Francisco and Marin Organization. 1990. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  3. ^ Walker 2009, p. 88.
  4. ^ Foundation 1935, p. 43.