<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000099'><br>From: Andrea Early<br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT190">aearly@mbl.edu</span><br><br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT191">September 27th</span>
marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson's book
"Silent Spring." It's one of the great books in American history. And it
was inspired, in part, by "Ray" Carson's experiences on Cape Cod and
along the coast of New England and Long Island.<br> <br>A statue of Rachel Carson is being planned for Woods Hole.<br> <br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT192">Today</span>,
individuals will gather at noon in Woods Hole to review plans for the
statue. Rachel Carson and her work will be remembered and honored.<br> <br>This
event will take place at Waterfront Park, on Water Street. Everyone is
invited. (If the weather becomes difficult, the event will take place
indoors at MBL.)<br> <br>Why is Rachel Carson important to Woods Hole?<br> <br>She
studied at the MBL and she began her career in Woods Hole. "Ray" Carson
was one of the first women in America to develop a career in the marine
sciences. As a writer, she became very popular and influential. "Time"
magazine listed her as one of the 100 most influential people of the
20th century......It's appropriate for Woods Hole to honor Rachel
Carson.<br><br>-- <br><span></span><div>Andrea Early<br>Communications Director<br>Marine Biological Laboratory<br>7 MBL Street<br>Woods Hole, MA 02543<br><span class="" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT193"><a href="callto:508-289-7652">508-289-7652</a></span><br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT194">aearly@mbl.edu</span><br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT195"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mbl.edu">www.mbl.edu</a></span><br>Twitter: @MBLScience<br>Blog: <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT196"><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.mbl.edu/">http://blog.mbl.edu/</a></span><br>Video: <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT197"><a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/wxTncX">http://bit.ly/wxTncX</a></span><br></div><span></span><br></div></body></html>