HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KLARA SAUER! Born #OnThisDay in 1935, Sauer led Scenic Hudson from 1979-1999 as Executive Director. When considering hiring colleagues at the org, she had one important question — "did they have 'fire in the belly'?" Throughout her life and career, she demonstrated that fire. . When she joined #ScenicHudson the org was completing its long battle to protect Storm King Mountain. Over the next 20 years, the organization helped reshape the prevailing “us vs. them” mentality of the U.S. environmental movement by fostering collaboration. Partnering with governments and businesses, Scenic Hudson conserved 20,000 acres of land, created 19 public parks, and halted dozens of subpar industrial and residential projects. . Honor this Valley Pathbreaker's life and legacy with a walk along the Klara Sauer Trail in Beacon, connecting Long Dock Park, Dennings Point, and Madam Brett Park. . 📷: 1. The Klara Sauer trail in Beacon. 📷: 2. Klara Sauer in her element on the water. Scenic Hudson's News + Valley Views: #HVViewfinder