The Scottish-born, American naturalist John Muir (1838 -1914), was one other obligatory early advocate of the preservation of wilderness throughout the United States. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the Nationwide Park bill that was handed in 1890, establishing Yosemite and Sequoia Nationwide Parks. The Sierra Membership , which he founded, is now one of the most vital conservation organizations in the United States. The spiritual quality and enthusiasm towards nature expressed in his writings impressed others, including presidents and congressmen, to take motion to assist preserve big areas of undeveloped countryside. 20 He is at current referred to as …