On November 13, a number of us in the local chapter of the Sierra Club met to take action toward preserving the Otero Mesa. I posted the announcement of this meeting along with a video in another recent post. Judy Ackerman sent me this report:
"This Sierra Club meeting was extremely effectively orchestrated by facilitator, Camilla Feibelman, Rio Grande Chapter Director. These Sierra Club teams set out to achieve 3 goals: 1) Actions that result in positive change, 2) Get politicians to listen, 3) Self change in the individuals involved.
"Announcing the meeting, Sierra Club President Lawrence Gibson said, “Otero Mesa, with its botanical diversity, archaeological and cultural sites, offers limitless and untrammeled vistas and a peacefulness unexpected in an area so close to the hustle and bustle of El Paso.” Asked, “Why do you want to protect Otero Mesa?” Lawrence stated it all succinctly: “This place is Holy.”
"By the end of the meeting, all attendees participated and committed to future actions to preserve Otero Mesa. The only disappointment was that, of the more than 20 attendees, all but 3 were the same old fart local environmental activists. We need new, young blood to continue protecting our environment. Perhaps you have an innovative new perspective and methods. Will your work and research help preserve natural ecosystems? If so how will you do it? Have you been to Otero Mesa? If not, stay tuned. This project includes guided outings."
I too was impressed by Camilla and her ability to organize us and get us going.
By the way, I'm a candidate for the chapter board. I'm excited at the prospect of being able to serve in this capacity.
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