Environmentalist Maggy Hurchalla, Sister Of Janet Reno, Died At 81

CBS Miami

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.

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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