Honoring Barry Lopez, Longtime Honorary Board Member

01/07/2021

The Mountain Lion Foundation’s Board and staff mourn the passing of author Barry Lopez, a literary lion, friend to lions, and defender of nature. Barry played a unique role in the history and mission of the Mountain Lion Foundation, having lent his esteemed name to our Honorary Board since the Foundation’s inception in 1986. Valuing his contribution as we did, we were honored to know that he too felt pride in the length of time he’d served in this capacity...

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