Letter from the Editor
Thank you to the businesses who are sponsoring EarthWatch Ohio’s first annual Green Gala on April 3 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven in Mayfield Hts. Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. will be our celebrity guest speaker. Ed has been walking the talk of sustainability for more than 30 years. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his informative and entertaining presentation and get a copy of his book, Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life signed.
Space is limited, so buy your tickets today by visiting www.earthwatchohio.org or mail a check to 2062 Murray Hill, Cleveland, OH 44106. Tickets are $100 ($75 tax-deductible) and include appetizers, dinner, one drink ticket, Begley’s presentation, book signing, live music and more. Come enjoy a fun-filled night with WKYC-TV news reporter Maureen Kyle, the evening’s MC, and hear the positive vibrations of the Carlos Jones & PLUS Band.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Green Gala, you can download a sponsorship packet from our website at www.earthwatchohio.org or call me at 216-387-1609. Proceeds from the event will help support the three program areas of EarthWatch Ohio. Hope to see you on April 3.
We are currently in the process of trademarking our new name. Unfortunately, I am unable to announce what we chose, but as of April 1, we will officially be using our new name and the winner of our contest will be revealed in our April/May issue.
This issue is jam packed with lots of exciting news and events. The Cleveland Carbon Fund is a wonderful new program that will stimulate economic development through environmental programs and stewardship. Be sure to read the cover story and check out the comprehensive website at www.clevelandcarbonfund.org. On Page 3, Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher provides information on the many incentives available to businesses and residents who want to invest in renewable energy projects. Once again we are highlighting the Think Outside the Bottle campaign and encouraging individuals, businesses and governments to stop buying bottled water.
In December, Cleveland lost a very dear friend to the environment. For more than 30 years, Alan Kuper worked relentlessly on environmental issues with a specific passion for the issue of sustainable population. Alan will be greatly missed. His dedication and perseverance as an activist will be long remembered.
Be sure to enjoy the white fluffy stuff outside because before you know it, it will be spring.