Louis Bacon — American Businessman born on July 25, 1956,

Louis Moore Bacon is an American hedge fund manager, trader and founder of Moore Capital Management... (wikipedia)

My favorite memories growing up in North Carolina were hunting and fishing with my father and brothers. There, I developed a deep appreciation for protecting land and waterways. There, I learned outdoorsmanship.
Much like the conservationists who previously have received the Audubon Medal, including Stewart Udall, Rachel Carson and Ted Turner, I realize that this recognition cannot be a cause to rest, but a spur to continue our work.
The ability to manage large assets well - it's like being Michael Jordan or winning the gold in the Olympics; it's what you aspire to.
We are too quickly losing important landscapes in this country to development - and I worry that if we do not act to protect them now, future generations will grow up in a profoundly different world.
When a profit-seeking company proposes to take citizens' private land away for its own gain, people should stand up for their rights.