The start of the new year marks several changes here at the Committee. I've taken on an exciting new position as Assistant Executive Director, and I'm looking forward to helping see restoration implemented, Mono's protection assured, and the organization put on solid financial footing. I'll still be in Lee Vining, now paying more attention to the overall operation and direction of the Committee and a bit less to the production of the Newsletter. Fortunately, Arya has done an excellent job working on this issue and, we hope, is willing to be drawn in even further. Look for her touch as you read this issue.

On the pages that follow you'll find reports on a number of 1998 activities, from Outdoor Experiences to the Century ride. But in addition to all that we regularly do, 1999 promises the implementation of restoration plans long under development (see page 6). We'll also be introducing a new member-only area of the Mono Lake Website. So if you can't make it up to the lake in person, pay us a virtual visit, get an up-to-the-minute view of the lake, and help keep Mono on the road to recovery.