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December 5, 2000

For more information, contact: Stepehn Slade or Kris Beall

Elkhorn Slough Foundation Supports the Arts

The Elkhorn Slough Foundation recently launched, Art Gallery Elkhorn Slough, a great addition to its popular website www.elkhornslough.org. The Foundation's website already connects thousands of visitors each month to the natural wonders of the Elkhorn Slough. Now web browsers can view outstanding artwork reflecting the beauty and serenity of the Elkhorn Slough area. Launched in April, the online gallery has already featured the paintings of Mary Warshaw and Kay Metz, as well as the nature photographs of Paul Zaretsky. The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve supports this effort by displaying artwork from each online exhibit at its Visitor Center at 1700 Elkhorn Road in Watsonville.

This "virtual" gallery is currently featuring the group exhibit Endangered Landscapes. This artistic collaboration brought together local artists who shared concerns about the recent "boom" in development projects in North Monterey County. Through this exhibit they hope to increase public awareness and highlight the beauty found in these endangered landscapes. This collection of paintings was exhibited from August 28 &endash; October 26, 2000 at the Monterey County Courthouse building and included some views of the slough that could be lost to development.

"We are honored to be able to extend the life of this unique exhibit by highlighting it in our online gallery," said Mark Silberstein, Executive Director of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation. "This addition to the website will support local artists and promote conservation efforts in the Elkhorn Slough area."

Founded in 1982, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation is dedicated to conserving and restoring the Elkhorn Slough and its watershed. By promoting the wise use of our coastal resources through education, research, restoration, and protection of habitats, we strive to preserve the natural heritage of Elkhorn Slough.

The direct link to the gallery is http://www.elkhornslough.org/art/gallery.htm

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