Ruth Jury Scott (27 March 1909 – 18 June 2003) was a lifelong environmental activist, naturalist, and conservationist. Scott was a close friend and colleague to Rachel Carson due to their shared passion for educating others about the environment as well as the deadly effects of chemical pesticides. She later served on the executive committee of the Rachel Carson Trust for the Living Environment, Inc.
Ruth Scott's involvements in environmental organizations spanned local, state, and national spheres, and she held numerous leadership positions throughout her life.[1][2]