Obituaries
Environmentalist Maggy Hurchalla, Sister Of Janet Reno, Died At 81
The nonprofit group Friends of the Everglades confirmed Hurchalla's death, calling her a legend.
February 22, 2022
Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno’s sister Maggy Hurchalla, an environmentalist who fought to protect Florida’s wetlands, passed away Saturday at age 81.
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The nonprofit group Friends of the Everglades confirmed Hurchalla’s death, calling her a legend.
“Maggy’s impact on Florida’s conservation movement cannot be overstated,” the group posted on its website, adding her granddaughter Kym Hurchalla is part of its staff. “Her advocacy was fueled by a deep love for Florida’s wilderness.”
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