501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

"It is my hope that the Institute for Mountains and Rivers will serve as the institutional basis for integrating economic vitality and ecological integrity within the Eastern Sierra."

-Andrea Mead Lawrence

After Andrea's passing in 2009, her non-profit, the Andrea Lawrence Institute for Mountains and Rivers (ALIMAR), faced the difficult decision of charting a path forward. Led by Andrea's daughter Quentin, ALIMAR approached the Mono Lake Committee.

The two groups crafted a practical and efficient plan to transfer the ALIMAR program to the Committee. The Mono Lake Committee's newly-created Andrea Lawrence Fund will promote and celebrate passionate engagement in community and the land with an emphasis on encouraging collaboration and inspiring youth to become environmental leaders.

The fund was kicked off by the transfer of all assets from ALIMAR, which has now dissolved as an organization. Special gifts in Andrea's honor are welcomed and will be dedicated to the purposes of the fund. All ALIMAR members will become Mono Lake Committee members, and the Committee will host the Andrea Lawrence Award Dinner on Friday April 29, 2011 at Mammoth Mountain (click here for details).