The need for the MEC is re-confirmed on a daily basis, as more and more people use its services. People know they can call the MEC to find out, or be referred to the latest information and developments, how to get involved in on-going environmental work, or for support and assistance in beginning a new effort. Just having a central facility where people know they can find each other and share ideas, information and resources has increased the effectiveness and magnitude of everyone's efforts.
The MEC also regularly presents a variety of educational programs and events, such as forums on forestry, which allow local people to participate in educational discussions on issues which tend to polarize communities.
Virtually all of the environmental groups in the county - groups concerned with protecting the ocean, forests, air and water quality, as well as those concerned about land use, development, recycling, toxics and pesticides, etc. - work with and rely on the MEC for information sharing, networking and coordination of efforts. A growing number of students and concerned citizens come to the MEC to utilize our constantly expanding library of information.
The MEC is "action central", for this area. We are open at least 10 hours a day, five days a week, and most weekends. With awareness of the environmental crisis growing as fast as it is, and as people seek to become more well informed and look for ways to put their growing awareness into action, our work load is only going to get heavier,
In order to sustain this work and expand our efforts, we need to expand our funding base. We appeal to you directly. Please consider becoming a member of the MEC or making a donation.
Copyright Mendocino Environmental Center 2004
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