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Watershed Arts Center
Support from Elected Officials

"As the Assemblymember for the 27th District, I fully support the goals
of RisingLeaf Watershed Arts and their proposal to establish a
Watershed Arts Center in Carmel Valley. Water, of course, is one of the
most important resources we have. Creative approaches such as those
undertaken by RisingLeaf Watershed Arts will be necessary component as
we address our water needs. "
Assemblyman John Laird, 2004

"I am enthusiatic about all efforts to educate the public about the
importance of protecting, preserving and enhancing one of our most
valuable resources. The RisingLeaf Watershed Arts Center will serve an
important function in our area, one that is not currently being met.
The multi-faceted approach being proposed will garner the involvement of
students, teachers, seniors, artists, scientists and many others in our
community."
Supervisor Dave Potter, 2001

" I wish to express my support for the RisingLeaf Watershed Arts
proposal to establish a Watershed Arts Center in Carmel Valley. This
project has the potential of benefiting our whole community including
the building trades, water purveyors, planning agencies, neighborhood
groups, schools, land developers, agricultural growers, tourism, arts
and science organizations. The effects of such a center can bring about
fundamental change in the way we live on the land we inhabit and how we
live in relation with each other. This can lead to the protection of our
rivers and ocean."
Assemblyman Fred Keeley, 2002

"I very much enjoyed hearing about the work of RisingLeaf Watershed
Arts. I am particularly encouraged by the work of your organization to
establish a watershed community center in Carmel Valley. Such a center,
as you outlined to me, would act as an important case study in Monterey
County for residents and visitors as it will promote watershed health
through ecological design, a comprehensive approach of educating about
watersheds through the arts and sciences, and building structures which
are sensitive to the land."

Congressman Sam Farr, 2003