History
WET was founded in 1989 by a small group of citizens concerned about the direction (or lack of direction) of the county’s environmental policies. During the first five years, its principal efforts were directed at public education about environmental issues. When the individual who spearheaded this effort moved from the area, WET went into dormancy between 1994 and 1999.
In 1999, a remnant of the original group reactivated the organization and enlisted new members. They renewed the organization’s tax-exempt status, revised its bylaws, educated themselves about current environmental issues and solutions, sponsored educational programs, reestablished ongoing contact with county officials and other environmental organizations, and began to work with the county’s planning and zoning officials and its commission that approves new developments. Since 2005, the board has held three strategic planning retreats to evaluate its efforts and set goals for its future activities. In December 2010, WET hired its first executive director and opened an office.
Since 1999, WET’s membership has grown to include approximately 300 core members. Our quarterly newsletter is mailed to members, public officials, and interested persons and is distributed both online and countywide in schools, stores, and libraries, reaching thousands of citizens. Our weekly electronic newsletter provides timely environmental news and information and calls attention to upcoming events and meetings concerning the environment. We have also developed outreach relationships with local print and broadcast media, which often solicit our opinion on matters of environmental significance.
In 1999, a remnant of the original group reactivated the organization and enlisted new members. They renewed the organization’s tax-exempt status, revised its bylaws, educated themselves about current environmental issues and solutions, sponsored educational programs, reestablished ongoing contact with county officials and other environmental organizations, and began to work with the county’s planning and zoning officials and its commission that approves new developments. Since 2005, the board has held three strategic planning retreats to evaluate its efforts and set goals for its future activities. In December 2010, WET hired its first executive director and opened an office.
Since 1999, WET’s membership has grown to include approximately 300 core members. Our quarterly newsletter is mailed to members, public officials, and interested persons and is distributed both online and countywide in schools, stores, and libraries, reaching thousands of citizens. Our weekly electronic newsletter provides timely environmental news and information and calls attention to upcoming events and meetings concerning the environment. We have also developed outreach relationships with local print and broadcast media, which often solicit our opinion on matters of environmental significance.
