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An American botanist whose specialization was freshwater diatoms.  Forming many partnerships with industry to pioneer pollution controls, she founded the [[Ruth Patrick Center for Environmental Research]] in 1947 which is still engaged in environmental research as of 2022.
(1907 - 2013) American botanist who pioneered environmental science and helped formulate the [[Clean Water Act]] of 1972

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(1907 - 2013) American botanist who pioneered environmental science and helped formulate the Clean Water Act of 1972