PasoWatch, Inc. is a community-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational and activist organization committed to sustainable development in and around the City of Paso Robles.

We seek to preserve clean air and water, native habitats and open space with an emphasis on enhancing our rural atmosphere.

PasoWatch formed because we understand clearly that growth demands oversight. In recent years the Paso Robles area has experienced rapid growth, and indications are strong that this will continue and accelerate. Unchecked, such growth will be accompanied by urban sprawl, traffic congestion, air and water pollution and destruction of the natural beauty of our unique home. Citizen involvement is essential. New developments already poised to take root in our community involve widespread cutting of mature trees, excessive hillside grading and increased traffic without adequate official review of the environmental and economic impact.

PasoWatch offers the opportunity for interested residents to have a larger voice. believes that organization equals effectiveness. Through a network of concerned citizens, we hope to keep the public informed of important development issues affecting the community. We draw upon the talents of our growing membership to analyze proposals for new developments, attend government hearings and communicate our findings and to officials and to the community at large.

As a community service, PasoWatch schedules speakers that address the issues of our community. Recent speakers have included Pat Veesart, Attorney Steven Crandall, and Larry Santoyo. PasoWatch meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Call for information on time and place of meetings and speakers: 805-237-4443. Our website is www.pasowatch.org. We welcome your comments and participation.

[Rosemary Wilvert would like to start a similar organization in SLO. If interested, please email her at rosemarywilvert@juno.com.]