Winter 2025

186 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Carmel River watershed’s 25th anniversary Fred & Phyllis Meurer, Dennis Donohue Photos by Kelli Uldall K eynote speaker Secretary Leon Panetta and Supervisor Kate Daniels spoke on community collaboration for the watershed. CRWC awards went to founding members Paul Bruno of MPE, Michael Waxer/Carmel Development Corp, and Paul Kephart/Rana Cohabitat.The event raised funding for RiverWise, providing data and resources to help landowners “slow it, sink it, store it” — building resilience against fire, drought and flooding. Dave & Janine Potter Bettye Saxon, Ivan Basurto, Sophia Schwirzke Steve Kittrell, BrenWalter Chris Cook, Jen Hunter, Adam Green EliseWeiland, Kirsten Lovell Ben & Carole Heinrich, Scott Hennessy Maren Elwood, Cynthia Bianchetta Bashar & Shatha Sneeh Steve Kittrell, BrenWalter Gary & Andra Briant, Rachel & Erik Frey Tanja Roos, Dana James Mellinger, Cari Herthel, Heidi Park Leon Panetta, Kate Daniels Peter & Chritino Bruno, Mark & Jennifer Lupo, Bart & Dianne Bruno, Paul & Janet Bruno, Amanda & Bart Bruno Margaret & Michael Noble Photos: Kelli Uldall