Willits Economic Localization/
From CFI
Introduction and Purpose
Who are we?
We are citizens of the Willits region, working together to plan for the future of our town.
Why are we here?
To create social networks and empower our community to make changes that enable healthy, secure, and fulfilling lives.
Why are we doing this?
We are dependent on a global economy that depletes resources and damages ecological systems. Many of us desire a simpler life, more in tune with our neighbors and local landscapes.
What should be done?
We need to create a local economy based on the principles of sufficiency, responsibility, and life promoting actions.
Ultimately, it is about ensuring clean water, high quality food, renewable energy sources, ecological shelter, and meaningful livelihood. This healthy environment results from communities where the values of good work, tolerance, and shared responsibility are ingrained in the population. And these communities result from individuals with the vision and courage to make the changes that align their lifestyles with these values.
How can this be done?
We offer a place where those of us ready to make this individual change can join forces. We meet about every other week to envision a plan for our future, exchange information and ideas, and encourage each other in our work. Many of us also meet during the week to plan events and help each other with localization projects.
How can I become involved?
We invite you to join us and help wherever you can. If you have an interest in food, energy, transportation, social issues, housing, publicity, research, art, etc., you will find a niche in WELL.
Where can I learn more?
Go to the following web site: http://www.cloudforest.org Click on the Economic Localization link from the main page and look for the Willits Economic Localization link within that section.
We have offices in downtown Willits at REDI http://www.redinet.org and you may call there if you want to contact someone: 707-459-1256
Check the Willits News for articles; listen to KZYX&Z for announcements; and go to http://www.globalpublicmedia.com for on-line reports.
Upcoming Events
All events are at the Willits Community Center, 111 E. Commercial St. starting at 6:30 pm.
Mar. 14th. Presentation by Ann Hancock of the Global Footprint Network and Sustainable Sonoma. "Time to Lighten up? The Ecological Footprint."
Mar. 21st. Presentation by John Jeavons of Ecology Action. "Principles and Visions of Sustainable Agriculture."
Mar. 28th. Showing of film "The End of Suburbia" and general meeting for Working Groups.
Apr. 11th. Presentation by Stephen and Gloria Decatur of Livepower Farm. "Creating Local Community Based Agriculture: Tools, Approaches, Examples"
Apr. 25th. Working Group workshop by Brian Weller. "Managing our Projects: concepts, priorities and actions"
