Curtis Alexander Moore

Curtis Alexander Moore, 82, died January 7, 2026. He was born in Augusta, Georgia, and spent his early years in South Carolina, St. Louis, and Raleigh. He attended NC State University and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism. He served as an Officer in the U. S. Marine Corps and Vietnam from 1967–1969. He earned a J.D. from Georgetown University Law School through the G.I. Bill.

After practicing law on Bainbridge Island, WA, Curtis returned to Washington, DC, and public service. He worked for Senators Robert Stafford and Patrick Leahy of Vermont and served as counsel to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. He committed his career to development and enactment of environmental legislation on clean air, clean water, Superfund, and global warming.

Later a freelance journalist, he published dozens of manuscripts for newspapers, magazines, and law review journals. His articles on environmental policy and politics were published in The Washington Post, Science, and New York Times, among others. He authored three books on the environment and national and international politics.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith D. Moore, daughter Sarah (Scott), son Travis (Niki), and two grandchildren, Kevin and Tyler. Curtis was driven by the human right to clean water and air and combating the predatory power of big oil and chemical companies. He strived to help those around him improve their circumstances and well-being. Friends refer to his jovial laugh as contagious. Favorite past times were cooking and eating, particularly at crab feasts surrounded by trees and friends.

A private family service was held Tuesday, January 13th. Internment at Arlington National Cemetery and a celebration of life are planned for future dates. The family requests donations in memory of Curtis to the American Lung Association or The Nature Conservancy.