conservationist
noun
con·ser·va·tion·ist
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 
: a person who advocates conservation especially of natural resources
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In recent years gray wolf reintroduction and a petition (and subsequent ballot measure that didn’t pass) to ban big cat hunting in the state have divided conservationists of different stripes.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The incident has also raised questions among river conservationists about the status and management of California’s aging water infrastructure.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Blue Water Film Festival is an annual event that brings together filmmakers, ocean enthusiasts, and conservationists to celebrate the beauty and importance of oceans.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Renowned marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey walked the red carpet on Saturday at the Museum of Discovery and Science to present the film, which explores his journey from a young boy in Jamaica to a global advocate for ocean preservation.
—Michele Eve Sandberg, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The incident has also raised questions among river conservationists about the status and management of California’s aging water infrastructure.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Blue Water Film Festival is an annual event that brings together filmmakers, ocean enthusiasts, and conservationists to celebrate the beauty and importance of oceans.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Renowned marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey walked the red carpet on Saturday at the Museum of Discovery and Science to present the film, which explores his journey from a young boy in Jamaica to a global advocate for ocean preservation.
—Michele Eve Sandberg, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Conservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservationist. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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conservationist
noun
con·ser·va·tion·ist
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəst
: a person who is in favor of conservation especially of natural resources (as forests)
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