Ansel Adams was a lifelong advocate for environmental conservation, and his work significantly contributed to the protection and expansion of national parks and wilderness areas.
1934
Elected to Sierra Club Board of Directors
Adams was elected to the Sierra Club Board of Directors, marking the beginning of his formal involvement in environmental advocacy.
1941
Contract with the Interior Department
Adams was hired by the U.S. Department of the Interior to photograph national parks and monuments, a project that was later expanded with Guggenheim Fellowship funding.
1968
Speech at the Democratic National Convention
Adams gave a prescient speech to the DNC Platform Committee, highlighting the critical importance of environmental conservation.
