This post was written by Lisa Cutting, 2002-2020 Eastern Sierra Policy Director, 2000-2001 Environmental Resource Coordinator, and 1999 Mono Lake Intern.
On Saturday, November 21 at 10:00am, Lee Vining community members will gather at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center and walk to Mono Lake to show support and hope for positive global climate progress at the Paris Climate Summit. Join us to support a renewable energy future and a commitment to care for our planet with personal action in solidarity with concerned citizens around the world.
Mono Lake has been a beacon of hope worldwide, a success story of balancing care for the environment with the needs of a thirsty population. But continuing drought, high temperatures, and low snowfall are taking their toll, and Mono Lake is dropping despite the landmark decision to protect it in 1994.
Small actions from all of us add up to momentum and change in using and protecting our resources on planet earth. Shorter showers, removing lawns, installing solar, carpooling, walking and biking, turning off extra lights, lowering the thermostat a few degrees, recycling—it takes all of our individual actions to make a difference. “Steps for Snow” ideas will be shared and taken home on special holiday ornaments made by local school children for all participants.
- Meet at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center parking lot at 10:00am.
- The walk to Mono Lake is mostly downhill. Shuttle available for return.
- To skip the walk, join us at 10:30am at Old Marina, one mile north of Lee Vining.
- Dress warmly, bring water and snacks, and spend the day at Mono Lake!