Gilbert F. White

Gilbert F. White
Gilbert F. White
Born	November 26, 1911; Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	October 5, 2006 (aged 94); Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Chicago; University of Colorado
Awards	Charles P. Daly Medal (1971); Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (1987); Volvo Environment Prize (1995);
	Scientific career
Fields	Geography
Institutions	University of Chicago

Gilbert Fowler White (November 26, 1911 – October 5, 2006) was a prominent American geographer, sometimes termed the "father of floodplain management" and the "leading environmental geographer of the 20th century" (Wescoat, 2006). White is known predominantly for his work on natural hazards, particularly flooding, and the importance of sound water management in contemporary society.

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