Litton, Martin, 1917-....

Martin Litton was born February 13, 1917 in Inglewood California. The future conservationist cultivated his passion durMartin Litton was born February 13, 1917 in Inglewood California. In 1938, Litton graduated from the University of California at Los Angles with a degree in English. Upon graduation Litton enlisted in the Army Air Corp as a glider pilot during World War II. After the war, Litton worked for the Los Angles Times as a journalist, writing for the Travel section. Litton also contributed articles examining conservation issues.

After reading Litton's articles, David Brower, an environmentalist and director of the Sierra Club from 1952-1968, asked Litton to join the Sierra Club. After some persuasion, Litton agreed to do so. As the Sierra Club refocused its mission from recreation to wilderness preservation, Litton became more involved with the organization, sitting on several committees and boards. He was instrumental in the successful efforts to preserve Dinosaur National Park, Redwood Creek, Diablo Canyon, and the Colorado River.

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