One fish at a time! No fish left behind!
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Reserve your table now for the 10th annual cheer dinner this april!
Join us for CHEER’s 10th annual CHEER Dinner on Saturday, April 27th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Old City Hall Restaurant!
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Letter to the editor: herman garcia deserves recognition
According to DJ Smith of Gilroy, Herman is deserving of the Congressional Medal of Honor and we couldn’t agree more! DJ said the following in a Letter To The Editor in September 16’s Gilroy Dispatch:
Herman Garcia deserves the Congressional Medal of Honor for his environmental activism. He can be nominated by visiting cmohs.org, going to “Citizen Honors Awards/Apply,” and “Nominate/CMOHS.” Let’s all submit his name.
If you would like to nominate Herman, you can do so by clicking here to Nominate A Citizen Hero!
Herman Garcia (left), founder of Coastal Habitat Education and Environmental Restoration, speaks about his group’s efforts to reclaim habitats for local fish while he is being filmed at Silva’s Crossing in Gilroy by Tim Stockman on Aug. 22. Garcia’s story will be part of a film project by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Photo: Erik Chalhoub
gilroyan chosen for national film project
Click on any of the links learn more about NOAA Fisheries’ new film project regarding Salmon & Steelhead and how CHEER’s Herman Garcia was chosen as the first interviewee for the project!
Fish Tales By Erik Chalhoub - Gilroy Dispatch 9/2/22
Steelhead Recovery Garners National Spotlight By Erik Chalhoub - Hollister Free Lance 9/9/22
NEW WHEELS FOR THE WATERSHED!
For years, Monica Garcia has roughed it along the Pajaro River watershed in her motorized wheelchair, where she’s helped volunteers clean up the ever-constant garbage left behind by those with no concern for the environment.
Garcia, who is battling lupus, must use the wheelchair to get around, as the autoimmune disease limits her mobility. But that wheelchair, with its small tires and underpowered motor, is not conducive to the steep, muddy and weed-choked terrain along the creeks. As such, Garcia noted her frustration as she’s had to sometimes stay on the sidelines while other volunteers work in the harder-to-reach spots.
Now, Garcia has a new set of wheels that, in a refreshing change of pace, allows her to get to places where others cannot…..
What’s Your Excuse?
Monica Garcia is a shining example for everyone that is concerned with the health of our planet, with a focus on our waterways and fisheries. She spends countless hours cleaning up the creek and river channels, all done while sitting in her wheelchair. She has numerous medical issues and is currently undergoing medical procedures weekly. With countless surgeries under her belt, Monica continues to defy odds dealing with a rare disease. Regardless of her medical condition, Monica volunteers for as many CHEER events as possible. From CHEER’s clean up events to assisting with CHEER’s education programs, Monica is
relentless in her dedication to improving the Pajaro River Watershed quality of life. Monica’s pursuit towards the restoration of her communities natural resources plants the seed, “What’s Your Excuse?”, and is the reason behind her being the soul and inspiration of CHEER. EVERYONE must do their part and Monica is a prime of example of what can be done. What’s Your Excuse?
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CHEER SERIES FILMED BY LANCE MILBRAND OF MILBRAND CINEMA!
CHEER partners and volunteers gathered for a community stewardship cleanup event at Christmas Hill park in Gilroy!....
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C.H.E.E.R is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization focused on the reclamation of our environments natural resources. We want to move toward a better future so coming generations can enjoy the outdoors as some of us once had. By donating know that 100 % off all donations go toward programs and projects aimed at the preservation of our natural resources! Any help counts! Thank you!