Larry Bloch and Remy Chevalier

We are deeply to saddened to report the passing of Wetlands Preserve founder Larry Bloch due to pancreatic cancer. We’ll have much more on Larry today. First up. we’d like to share his words from the 2006 Jammys where he received the Jammys Industry Award (aka the Grahammy Jammy).

Dedication comes more easily when you are living out your dream.

Wetlands was a dream come true.

Hundreds of people shared that dream in order to envision, to build, and to bring Wetlands alive 7 nights a week.

And what of the scene.

Of all of you.

People creating community for an evening, or a lifetime.

People coming together to weave magic in the air.

A psychedelic rainbow of music energized by spontaneity.

Of smiling and dancing.

Of hearts and souls uplifted.

Of people focusing on what they want instead of what they don’t want.

Of people working together to plan a just and sustainable future.

It has been an honor to have served that scene.

May you discover goodness in every person.

May you discover joy in every day.

Thank You.

Enjoy the beautiful day,

Larry