Our Board of Directors
Officers:
Susan Bott, President and Treasurer
Kathy Rosenthal, Vice-president
Nicole Peña, Secretary
Directors:
Nancy Emerson
Teresa McNeil MacLean
Theresa Reilly
Kathryn Lohmeyer Rohrer
Jody Snyder Davidson
Kia Beckert
John R. Barron
Our Mission Statement
Working together to sustain the beauty and environment of the Santa Ynez Valley, WE Watch educates our members and the community about environmental issues affecting the quality of life in our Valley. We actively support socially responsible efforts to protect our surroundings for ourselves and future generations while allowing for differences of opinions and approaches.
Guiding Principles
- We dedicate our efforts to the maintenance of healthier land use and to an enhanced quality of life.
- We establish our goals and programs based on the needs and interests of our members and communities while responding flexibly to changing conditions.
- We support careful analysis of proposed land development adhering to a long-term vision for growth that maintains our quality of life.
- We seek long-term solutions that respect our Valley by remaining committed to actions that are environmentally sensitive and sound.
- We educate ourselves and provide information to others so that solutions to problems can come from individuals and communities.
- We listen respectfully to the people with whom we work and to each other. This kind of listening deepens understanding, allows lasting relationships to develop and brings wholeness to our work.
- We respect the spiritual and cultural roots of individuals and communities as we strive to preserve and protect our Valley’s environment.
- We support dialogue between government and its constituencies that promotes sharing of ideas and information, addresses problems and assists in developing solutions.
Purpose
The purpose of WE Watch is to educate ourselves and the people of the Santa Ynez Valley about environmental issues, and to engage in activities including collaboration with other organizations which sustain and improve the environment of the Santa Ynez Valley.
WE Watch Goals
- Continue monitoring of SY Valley air quality, including particulates.
- Retain the rural character of the SY Valley.
- Assure sustainable water supply and wastewater treatment in SY Valley.
- Protect SY Valley dark skies through dark sky compliant outdoor lighting.
- In whatever we are working on:
- Encourage collaboration among agencies impacting SY Valley.
- Consider the impact on climate change/global warming.
- Encourage Board Renewal and New member recruitment.