Maya van Rossum

Maya van Rossum is an American environmentalist, attorney, and writer best known for her advocacy of environmental rights and the legal concept of "ecosystem personhood." She leads the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, which focuses on protecting the Delaware River and its watershed. In 2017, she published a book titled "The Green Amendment," promoting the idea that people have a constitutional right to a healthy environment. Her work emphasizes the importance of safeguarding natural resources for future generations and has influenced discussions on environmental policy and law.