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tetonlandtrust.org 1 A Note from our Executive Director Bates Teton River Bridge CELEBRATING COMMUNITY & MAKING CONNECTIONS BUXTON RIVER PARK I always look forward to summer in eastern Idaho. Coming off a winter injury, I am more excited than ever for the long days and warm nights. There are so many things that make summer here a special time. Birds return to nest, fish swim upstream to spawn, big game migrate to the mountains, and people get outside to recreate and enjoy all our region has to offer.

This summer the Teton Regional Land Trust will be busy with several projects that protect land, restore habitat, and engage our community. This newsletter shares stories from landowners reflecting on the last twenty years of partnership with the Land Trust. We also highlight our most recent project at the head- waters of the Teton River. Together we play a part in ensuring the future vitality and sustainability of our region’s irreplaceable natural resources.

When people can connect with nature, they are more likely to care and protect it. With this in mind, we are excited to see progress on a handful of community conservation projects. Along Teton Creek, we are continuing our work to safeguard and restore habitat for a variety of species from wintering elk to migrat- ing songbirds. At the Bates Bridge, we eagerly anticipate the construction of the new safe and secure boat ramp, complete with a new parking area and improved amenities.

And as summer turns to fall, I hope you will come out to the inaugural Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. This community cel- ebration will be held on September 15, at the Driggs City Plaza. Come join us as we celebrate the gathering of Sandhill Cranes in Teton Valley as they prepare for their winter migration. The event will feature live music, crane dances, art, poetry, and activities for all ages. I am really looking forward to this event, though I am willing to wait patiently while enjoying all that summer has to offer in this incredible place. —­ Joselin Matkins

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2 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Bates Teton River Bridge BUXTON RIVER PARK

If you drove over Bates Bridge this winter, you might have no- The reach between Bates and Packsaddle Bridges is one of the ticed materials staged in preparation for spring construction of most beloved and popular stretches on the river for floaters, the Bates Access Project, recently named Buston River Park. paddleboarders, and fly-fishing enthusiasts. It is also the most The park includes a new boat ramp, a new parking area on protected stretch of the Teton River. The seven-mile stretch the north side of Bates Road, a permanent pit toilet, and other is almost entirely protected on both sides of the river, total- recreational amenities. ing nearly 2,300 acres of conserved land, ensuring the per- manent preservation of this natural treasure. Aside from the In 2016, the Land Trust partnered with Teton County, The Trust Bates Teton County property and the Idaho Department of for Public Land, and other community partners to purchase the Fish and Game Rainer Access, these conserved lands are all eighty-acre parcel at Bates Bridge. The goal of the communi- private properties with conservation easements. Thank you, ty-based project is to improve the safety of one of the most pop- landowners! ular access points along the Teton River, support our recreation- al-based economy through the Whether you have been lucky development of permanent enough to have fished the riv- public access, and protect the The seven-mile stretch between Bates er over the past twenty years, wetlands and habitat for the and Packsaddle Bridges is almost entirely or if you just discovered it river’s fish and wildlife. protected on both sides of the river. as a fantastic place to paddle board or float, you undoubt- The Land Trust has spent the edly know that the Teton Riv- last twenty years working er is special. The Land Trust with forty willing landowners along the Teton River to pro- is proud to have been a part of securing a safe and user-friendly tect this treasured resource. The result is over twenty-five riv- access. As you get out this summer to enjoy the river, we hope er miles and seven thousand acres of habitat protection. This you will be a part of protecting it for future generations by be- work preserves habitat for the river’s wildlife through volun- ing a responsible steward, respecting wildlife, and continuing tary limits on development within the river corridor. to support the conservation efforts of your local Land Trust.

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tetonlandtrust.org 3 Celebrating Conservation Anniversaries STORIES FROM THE LANDOWNERS

Above: Ed Hill’s last year running cattle in the early Years of Conservation Along the Teton River 1990s. Left: Toni Hill and her grandchildren along the Toni Hill reflects on making Teton Valley her home Teton River. 20Since she was seven years old, Toni knew she wanted to spend Planning Commission, and as an early Teton Regional Land her life on a ranch, and in 1962 Toni and her husband Ed moved Trust board member. He told Toni that he liked the idea of to the Teton Valley to live out that dream. While Ed’s family preserving agricultural heritage, and with development pick- homesteaded in the “Teton Basin,” as it was known at the turn of ing up pace in the 1990s thought he could help the Land Trust the 19th century, Ed moved to the Salt Lake area after graduat- build trust with the local families who had settled and worked ing as a mechanic from the Idaho State University trade tech. He the land for generations. worked for a machine shop in a building Toni’s father owned. Ed, a quiet and shy person, was invited to a family picnic. At the Twenty years ago, the Hill family protected their land through picnic he met Toni and for both of them, it was love at first sight. a conservation easement. A few years later, they also sold a She was eighteen and he was twenty-one. After just four months portion of their land along the river to the Land Trust. People and one week, they exchanged their wedding vows. floating the Teton River can still enjoy the picnic area on the riverbank that the Hill family treasured. It was important to Toni and Ed shared the same interest in ranching and after Toni that the picnic area remain open to the public. Edwin Hill Ed was drafted into the army and served in Germany, the two died of cancer in 1992 at the age of fifty-seven. He would be returned to the states. That summer they worked on a ranch proud to know that his three sons each own their own busi- near Daniel, Wyoming. The next year, Ed was a hired hand nesses. Two of his sons still work their family’s land and have on a ranch in eastern Montana. His sister, Murel Kay, told been able to expand their operations across the valley. them about 400 acres for sale in the Bates area. At the age of twenty-four, Toni’s dream of owning a ranch came true thanks Toni has seen a lot of changes come to the valley. She recent- to her parents; Clint and Dorothy Withers, financial help and ly shared that back when her kids were young, they rode the Ed’s hard work. The four became partners in a beautiful ranch train for fun between Driggs and Victor on special occasions. along the Teton River. The couple and their children Rayma, These days, she still loads the grandkids up to go for adven- Tom, Heidi, Harley, and Eddie continued to raise Angus cows tures around the valley. They explore backroads, look for ar- for thirty-five years. They looked forward to hunting, camp- rowheads, and spend time enjoying the “Teton Basin.” With ing, picnicking, snowmobiling and such in the little free time all the changes, Toni is grateful for the people she has met, they had. The highlight of winter was ice fishing on Jackson the time spent camping with her kids and grandkids along the Lake. Ed would leave his snow plane parked at Colter Bay. river, and the opportunity to share her time with her family and friends here in beautiful Teton Valley. In the 1980s, the Hills cooperated with Teton County Soil Conservation District to develop a fencing and water devel- In recognition of Ed Hill’s commitment to conservation and opment demonstration area to control cattle grazing within the Land Trust, the “Ed Hill Conservation Award” is presented their Teton River pastures. Ed saw change coming in Teton by the Land Trust to the individual or group who best demon- Valley and became involved as a member of the Teton County strates an active interest in conservation of land.

4 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Years of Conservation Along the Henry’s Fork Passing on the Nedrow Family Legacy 15Along the banks of the Henry’s Fork, the Nedrow family works together to carry on the family tradition started in the late 1930s. This year, the family is celebrating fifteen years of conservation. “The Land Trust helped me save my farm,” says John Nedrow. “The conservation payment our family The Burns Family property received when we signed the conservation easement helped out tremendously when malt barley contracts, yields, and production were unstable for several years.” Years of Conservation Along the South Fork The Burns Family reflects on conserving The conservation easement ensures the family farm will be traditional agriculture and protecting habitat passed on to the next generation and safeguards the Henry’s Fork riverfront, along with wetlands, sagebrush steppe habi- 10The two-hundred acres of pasture, farm fields, and healthy cot- tat, and transitional range for migrating big game. tonwood forest along the banks of the South Fork of the Snake River have been in the Burns family since the 1930s. As devel- opment slowly crept toward their family farm, they felt it was “Farming is never easy, but it’s worth it. important to protect as much of the wildlife habitat and the tradi- The river and the land are part of our tional character of the land as possible. family. And by working with the Land The conserved property consists of roughly half-cultivated land Trust, we know that no matter what, this and half-undisturbed riparian habitat. The family wanted to land will never be developed.” make sure the fields and pastures remain agricultural, while also ­— John Nedrow appreciating the untouched wildness on other areas of their prop- erty. They specifically wanted to manage the land between the “My wife, Sheila, and I plan to pass our land down to our levee and the river for the health of the forest and resident and kids. It’s important to us to share the meaning of the volun- migrating wildlife—including more than thirty species of birds tary conservation with them, so they are also getting involved documented by the Land Trust. They also knew that anglers and with the Land Trust,” John says. John is currently the vice boaters frequently float the stretch of river in front of their prop- president of the Land Trust board. erty and agreed to protect the view from the river by prohibiting any building along that stretch. Today, the Burns family feels that the combination of continued farming on the agricultural land and conservation of the river bottom has proven to be a very viable arrangement.

The family wanted to make sure the fields and pastures remained agricultural, while also appreciating the untouched wildness on other areas of their property.

“We donated the easement along the South Fork and have had the pleasure of working with a number of very dedicated and capable staff members ever since,” Greg Burns says, reflect- ing on the last ten years. “We’ve found the Land Trust to be a valuable source of information in a number of different areas, including information on wildlife-friendly fencing, control of noxious weeds, and management of the cottonwood corridor. The stewardship style of the Land Trust is thorough but benevo- lent, allowing the agricultural use and wildlife habitat of property to coexist. We are very pleased with our decision to donate our conservation easement. It has given us peace of mind regarding the future of the property.”

Greg and John Nedrow

tetonlandtrust.org 5 Family Tradition and Partnerships Teton Valley Farms COME FULL CIRCLE

Teton Full Circle Farm Commits to Biodynamic Farming Farmland Forever Teton Full Circle Farm takes organic farming The landowners of Teton Full Circle Farm are committed to a step further with biodynamic farming prac- the concept of “farmland forever.” Farm owners Erika Es- tices. Organic and biodynamic farming are chholz and Ken Michael had been leasing five acres of land very similar; both grow without chemicals for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) opera- and GMOs. However, biodynamic is a holistic tion, before purchasing twenty acres of prime farmland just practice where all things are considered living outside of the City of Victor. Though this parcel could have interrelated systems—animals, plants, and the easily been sold for residential development, Erika and Ken solar system. A farm is viewed as its own or- saw potential in the property as more than just dirt—they saw ganism where everything it needs to thrive is it as soil. Teton Full Circle plans to expand its CSA operation produced on site. on its new ground, providing more local food for their com- munity and protecting it with a conservation easement so that it remains farmland forever.

“By supporting ‘Farmland Forever,’ you are supporting local Pollinators food, young farmers, healthy ecosystems, healthy lifestyles, Organic farms provide benefits to pollinator and community,” Erika and Ken explained.” To top it off, and insect species that are seeing population when we sell this farmland it must be sold to a farmer at ag- declines due to pesticides and loss of habitat. ricultural prices because it cannot be developed, making the Pollinators provide an essential ecosystem ser- land much more affordable for the next farmer.” vice that benefits agricultural producers, agri- cultural consumers, and gardeners. Protection Erika and Ken have committed to working with the Teton of Teton Full Circle Farm will benefit pollinator Regional Land Trust and have initiated a Farmland Forev- species designated by the Idaho Department er campaign. To learn more, please visittetonfullcirclefarm. of Fish and Game as Species of Greatest Con- org/farmland-forever. servation Need, including Hunt’s bumble bee, Morrison’s bumble bee, and the Mason bee.

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6 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Family Tradition and Partnerships Teton Valley Farms COME FULL CIRCLE COMMITTED TO CONSERVATION

Farmland Stays in the Family Regional Conservation Partnership Program Building on almost three decades of private land conserva- Building on the farmland protected this March, we tion in the Teton Valley, the Teton Regional Land Trust and are excited to be a part of a partnership that in- a family that has been farming and ranching in the area for cludes landowners, Friends of the Teton River, and four generations worked together to protect the family farm. LegacyWorks Group. This partnership was award- The resulting conservation easement protects vital agricul- ed the first Regional Conservation Partnership tural lands from development and conserves an important re- Program grant in the State of Idaho through the source for wildlife at the headwaters of the Teton River. The Natural Resource Conservation Service. The pro- patchwork of wetlands and barley fields makes this area an gram provides funding for conservation easement excellent resource for the Greater Sandhill Cranes and other purchases and seeks to protect and restore Teton waterfowl. Spring-fed creeks that flow through the property Valley farmland through both traditional and new gather at the headwaters of the Teton River. This conserva- farming practices. Goals of the project include: tion easement also buffers already conserved land, contrib- uting to approximately four-hundred acres of protected agri- Farmland and Wildlife Habitat Protection cultural land and riparian habitat. Permanent conservation of properties with productive farmland, prime soils, and wildlife By providing financial compensation for development rights, habitat through conservation easements. the land will remain a working farm in the family’s hands. This helps maintain our valley’s agricultural legacy, pro- Soil Health and Water Quality Improvement tects habitat for wildlife, and safeguards water quality. Since The program will offer irrigation infrastructure 1990, the Land Trust has partnered with sixty-two families in upgrades and use of no-till drill equipment to the Teton Valley to protect more than eleven thousand acres. farmers. No-till drilling techniques increase the Collectively, these voluntary agreements have helped main- amount of water retained in the soil while also tain many of Teton Valley’s most treasured resources, in- reducing soil erosion. Further, the program will cluding its productive farm and ranch land, scenic vistas, and offer benefits to farmers leaving grain stubble, critical habitat for the region’s iconic wildlife, like moose, or “mulch till” to increase the retention of soil trumpeter swans, and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. moisture and organic soil content. PHOTO: EMILY NICHOLS

tetonlandtrust.org 7 Membership News GIFTS RECEIVED JANUARY 1, 2017, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017

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8 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Greg & Twila Ferguson Milton & Kathleen May Paul Ritter & Julie Tullis in Corkran Family Charitable Michael Collette & Joann Pittelli Howard Garber Jim & Elizabeth McCane memory of James Tullis Foundation Family Trust Neil Gleichman Brian & Sharon McDermott Robert & Marie Tyler in memory of Cynthia Hogan Foundation David & Deborah Fosdick Anne Golden Robert & Lorrie McFadden Barbara Brown Lisa Finkelstein Beth Gardiner Donald & Sue Gosswiller Al & Lee McGlinsky Jack Strain in memory of Daniel Francis Mark & Cathy Gim Louis & Shelley Gaylord Linda Milam Peggy Strain Mayo & Susan Lykes Gary & Cathy Gross Jim Haag & Carol Lichti Jim & Tahia Miller Richard & Kathleen Struthers in John & Pauline McIntosh Dr. Richard Grundler Paul & Mary Lou Hansen Tim & Laurie Mooney memory of Barbara Brown Cathleen Michael Trevor Jackson Brandon & Tucky Harrison Christina Morrisett Ethan & Anne Winter in memory Noah Osnos James Key Susan Hawkins Ralph Mossman & of Luke Lynch Edward & Dennie Paschich Wray & Lani Landon Phyllis Hockett Mary Mullaney George Redden & Yoshiko Fujita Susan & Mayo Lykes Derek Hoff Todd & Emily Nichols In Honor of Don Sharaf & Dr. Julie Mueller Sandy & Mary Mason Samuel Hogander Allen O’Bannon & Anonymous in honor of Kent & Jennifer Werlin Jerry Neilsen Dr. Chad & Alisha Horrocks Molly Absolon Kathy Stillman Charles Woodward Tim Reynolds & Patricia Isaeff Robert & Mary Hughes Thomas Clark & Patricia O’Leary Robert Brockish in honor of Ilse Yanis Dr. David & Lynn Pease Timothy & Kathryn Hunt Randall Olson Tim & Wendy Brockish Michael Pernice William & Holly Hurt Pete & Mary Lou Oslund Tim & Wendy Brockish in Wray Landon Legacy Fund Jerry & Barbara Reece Craig & Margarete Jennings Beverly Palm honor of Tim Reynolds The Wray Landon Legacy Fund Ron & Susan Rope Carl Jordan Susan Patla Story Clark Resor in honor recognizes those that have given Ruth Shea Brady & Sarah Johnson Sheree Petrovic of Glenn Janss to the memory of Wray Landon, IV Chuck & Judy Shepard Beth Junge Elizabeth Pitcher Cam Collins in honor of (1979-2010) Kent Stevens James & Jean Kitchen Martin & Shera Plum Tim Reynolds Anonymous Catherine Travaso Linda Kotowski W. 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Max Ludington & Maria Hayashida Brad & Nikki Simonson Charles & Judy Shepard Michael & Peggy Hinman Kerry Martin Peter Singer Peter Grua in honor of Evan & Anita Honeyfield In-Kind Support for Restoration, Alan McKnight & Kate West Tamara Sperber Doug Gibson Wray & Lani Landon Operations & Events Chi & Rene Melville Charles & Judee Stanley Josh & Kimberly Holmes Matt Lucia Boots Allen Deborah Mignogo Kathleen Steven in honor of Tim Reynolds Tim Reynolds & Patricia Isaeff Di Allison Richard & Susanne Miller Jerry & Kathy Stillman Wray & Lani Landon in honor Kathy Smolik Mark & Robin Anderson Gary & Jamie Moscowitz John & Cynthia Stoetzer of Tim Reynolds Peter & Lenore Stepanishen Blackriver Outfitters Jill Naylor-Yarger Diane Temple Marilynne Manguba in honor Clint & Gini Van Siclen Michael & Patricia Boyd Carlos & Hilary Ordonez Elizabeth Thebaud of Tim Reynolds Ken & Jennifer Werlin Tim & Wendy Brockish Mike & Sandy Peters Evan Tibbott Joselin Matkins in honor Felix & Joyce Zajac Broulim’s of Driggs Ray Pond & Donna Molinelli John & Marita Van Arsdell of Tim Reynolds Ethan & Anne Winter Jean Crabtree Arthur Frakt (1939-2018) Peter & Debra Van Den Hengel Eric & Shelley Mintz in honor Phil Crabtree & Janna Rankin Claire Vitucci of Tim & Wendy Brockish Wrun for Wray Gold Sponsors Diabla’s Kitchen Dennis Raunig Willy & Abby Warner Randy Morris in honor of Gr& Targhee Resort Far Bank Enterprises Hopi & Kate Salomon Tom & Dorothy Warren Tim Reynolds Great Harvest KatyAnn Fox Walter & Karen Sato Harold & Jamie Lou Williams KC & Diane Murphy in honor Peaked Sports Grand Teton Brewing Company Gerald & Carrie Scheid William & Linda Windels of Jean Crabtree SIBBZ Industries Grand Teton Music Festival Gloria Smith Mark Reynolds in honor of Teton Trail Runners Bonnie Griffith Bruce & Katrin Smithhammer Businesses for Land Protection Tim Reynolds Teton Valley Health Care Hafner Vineyards Chuck Spray & Guch Lombardi Great Harvest Bread Company Isabel Sanchez in honor of Gale Harding Pegge Steele CDW-G Tim Reynolds Challenger Circle Hell’s Canyon Winery Jim & Connie Steele Apex Insurance - Troy Oliver Scofield in honor of The Challenger Circle Henry’s Fork Lodge Don & Jane Streubel & Gina Goodwin Dean Scofield acknowledges those individuals Idaho Brewing Company John & Martha Tanner Grand Targhee Resort Jane Stone in honor of that provided matching funds to Idaho Falls Arts Council Chris & Lane Valiante Rockin T Construction Joselin Matkins incentivize supporters to increase Idaho Mountain Trading Rusty & Karen Vest Teton Backcountry Guides Martin & Karen Voss in honor their level of support Jimmy’s All Season Anglers Karin Wertheim Teton Valley Realty of Tim & Wendy Brockish Mark & Robin Anderson KAST Gear Douglas & Mary Williams Teton Valley Realty Michael Wilson in honor of William Bradley & Roberta Buck Leonard Molly Robertson-Goodrich Willowcreek Animal Hospital Tim Reynolds Harding The Lodge at Palisades Creek Kent & Jen Werlin WIPFLI David Wood & Jennifer Pierce Gary & Colleen Grigg MarCellar’s Vintage Wines & Beard St. Clair Gaffney PA in honor of Hayduke Malamute Wes & Jean Keller Brews Bluebird $25+ Teton Communications, Inc. Wood John & Carol Matkins MD Landscaping & Nursery Gary & Suzanne Abel Rocky Mountain Environmental Paul Merrill Lew & Jill Mithun Timothy & Shawn Adams Associates, Inc. Grants & Partnership Funding Frank & Maryann Russo Purveyors Of Wine David & Barbara Agnew Arrowleaf Engineering CHC Foundation Dean Scofield & Mimi Smith Susan Rose Paul Mangold & Judy Allen Compusmart Community Foundation of Dr. George “Lee” Simmons Schug Carneros Estate Winery Peter & Jeanne Anderson Brown Earth Teton Valley Teton County Title Casey Singer Gail Baron Community Foundation of Teton John & Tiffani VanOrman Sonoma Land Trust Bill & Alice Boney Corporate Match Valley Youth Philanthropists Nancy Winter Sundae Wines David Bush Bank of America Cross Charitable Foundation David & Susan Work Tatanka Patricia Butts LPL Financial Department of Energy SEP Teton County Title Arnold Byrd & Sharon Shopper Newmont Mining Corporation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Endowment Teton Valley Lodge Nancy Carpenedo Patagonia Ducks Unlimited The Endowment recognizes those The Lodge at Palisades Creek Mayor Rebecca Casper Heart of the Rockies Initiative that have given to the Teton Tight Line Media Billy Chow & Penny Oslund In Memory of Henry’s Fork Foundation Regional Land Trust Endowment The Nature Conservancy Thomas Clark Anthony & Kristi Appelhans in Idaho Chapter of the Wildlife with the Idaho Community Three Peaks Dinner Table Brian Creek memory of Mike “Birdman” Society Foundation Three Rivers Ranch Alan & Alice Crockett Delate Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts Anthony & Kristi Appelhans Sue Tyler Janice Cronenberg Lois Benedict in memory of Idaho Department of Fish Jay Astle & Amy Lientz Van Ruiten Family Winery James Kleine & Kimberly Day Barbara Brown & Game Tim & Wendy Brockish Jack Walker Tracy Delamater Tim & Wendy Brockish in Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation Steve & Cindy Carr Westbank Anglers Bren Dismuke memory of Marcia Funk Idaho Lands Summit CDW-G Westside Wines & Spirits James & Colleen Doolittle Alan & Alice Crockett in memory Idaho National Laboratory by Michelle Farrier Michael Whitfield Thomas & Karen Duncan of Barbara Brown funding through Battelle Energy Craig Green Catherine Dunn Kate Delate in memory of Mike Alliance Dennis Masiello & Event Host Joyce Edlefsen “Birdman” Delate JKL Foundation Catherine Traverso Tim & Wendy Brockish Susan Evans Carla & Amy Fisher in memory Land Trust Alliance Joselin Matkins Jean Crabtree Mark & Kristi Fisher of Barbara Brown LOR Foundation Steven & Sharon Parry Flying Bar W Ranch, Bob Fitzgerald Donald & Sue Gosswiller in National Fish & Wildlife Gregory & Eileen Peisert Scott Durward Gene Forsythe memory of Barbara Brown Foundation Ron & Sue Rope Fox Creek Ranch, Nancy & Richard & Peggy Garvin Glen & Barbara Hayes in memory Natural Resource Conservation Susan Rose Beach Huntsman Kevin & Amy Hausman of Barbara Brown Service Chuck & Judy Shepard Grand Targhee Resort Shawn Hill John & Anne Heiselmann in The Nature Conservancy Evan Tibbot Bill & Elizabeth Graham Brent & Pauline Holmes memory of Barbara Brown William J. & Shirley A. Sue Tyler Idaho Brewing Company, Leon Elaine Johnson Wray & Lani Landon in memory Maeck Family Foundation Kathy Whitaker Wolfram & Robin VanHorn Kai Karstens of Barbara Brown Silver Star Communications Jeff & Darcy Klausmann Kim Keeley Earle Layser in memory of Community Foundation of Legacy Circle Six Springs Ranch, Lew & Peggy Kimbell Pattie Layser Jackson Hole The Legacy Circle recognizes those Jill Mithun Steven King Christine Leusch in memory of United Way of Idaho Falls & that have named Teton Regional Teton Valley Lodge Phyllis Lamken Joanne Leusch Bonneville County Land Trust in their estate plans The Lodge at Palisades Creek Richard & Pamela Lessner Peter Price in memory of US Fish & Wildlife Service Mark & Robin Anderson Rusty & Karen Vest Jim & Linda Long Laurel Dana Anonymous Dale & Tanya Lopez Tim Reynolds & Patricia Isaeff Teton Full Circle Farm Garth Blanchard A special thanks to our Gary & Sharon Lust in memory of Mike “Birdman” John Adan & Joan Price-Adan Michael & Patricia Boyd many volunteers Robert Marcinko Delate Katie Calder William “Brad” Bradley

tetonlandtrust.org 9 Honoring Student Excellence MICHAEL B. WHITFIELD SCHOLARSHIP

Teton Regional Land Trust awards an annual $1,000 scholar- ship in honor of Michael B. Whitfield, a visionary who helped “Growing up and participating my whole life in 4-H has given shaped the Land Trust into what it is today. The scholarship me a lot of time to think about my future goals. I want to seeks to support the next generation of conservationists and pursue a career in agriculture education to change the lives of their post-secondary educational pursuits. Candidates must be students and make sure that they understand the importance graduating seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who live in Teton of agriculture. I want to make sure that our future adults Regional Land Trust service-area counties of Bonneville, Clark, know where exactly their food comes from as well as know Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, and Teton, in Idaho and in Alta, how much hard work and dedication goes into growing and Wyoming. Candidates must show an intention to pursue a major producing the food that is on their plate.” course of study in the environmental sciences, biology, ecology, – Baillie Hillman 2018 Scholarship recipient environmental planning or policy, agriculture, or a related field.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS We recently checked in with our 2016 Whitfield scholarship recipient, Abi Cano. She stood out from the field of candidates with her love of the 2009 Seth Cox of Idaho Falls, environment, the world around her, and her goal to study environmental Idaho Falls High School science and education. 2010 Justin Schwabedissen of Idaho Falls,Skyline High School “I am extremely grateful for receiving the Michael B. 2011 Eli Dery of Driggs, Whitfield scholarship. I am currently majoring in en- Teton High School vironmental science and I am working toward dou- 2013 Anne Thomas of Rexburg, ble majoring or minoring in environmental education Madison High School or entomology. I recently joined Kappa Delta Chi on 2014 Tyson Mickelsen of Rigby, campus, and I have been heavily involved with com- Ririe High School munity service. Organizations like the Land Trust 2015 Nathan Burr of Tetonia, have influenced me in my studies, and I have learned Teton High School about the importance of education and collabora- 2016 Abigain “Abi” Cano of Ashton, tion. I hope to work for an environmental nonprofit North Fremont High School organization after graduating from the University of 2017 Gage Hicks of Swan Valley, Idaho. Thanks to the help of this scholarship, I have Teton High School been able to achieve so much in my first and second 2018 Baillie Hillman of Tetonia, years of college.” Teton High School

10 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Letter from Our Board President THOUGHTFUL BALANCE It’s with great enthusiasm that I assume the role as president of the board. I have enormous gratitude to Robin Anderson, my predecessor, for her lead- ership. Together with the Land Trust’s board and staff, we have made great progress with the goal of continuous organizational improvement. This covers multiple facets, from internal operations and stakeholder relations to community engagement, all while adding more keystone properties into the more than thirty thousand acres already protected and stewarded.

Our family, Bill, Libby, Kate (12), Jack (11), Henry (8) considers both Teton Valley and the Chicago suburbs our home. A first encounter, as we put down roots in Driggs, was the Land Trust’s Michael Whitfield. Mike’s professionalism, insights, and passion for the Land Trust’s mis- sion were infectious. I’m honored to pitch in with an organization that has a laser beam focus in an arena where the clock continues to tick.

Indeed, for those of us who have been on this planet long enough, we probably have witnessed favorite places transformed since childhood. With amazement, I’ve watched fifty years of steady growth in my grandparents’ community of Paradise Valley, just outside of Phoenix. Change is inevitable, but prudent steps taken as we travel on this journey together can make it a “win-win.”

Although one could certainly read too much into the un-coached assignment brought home by our second grade son(!), I do think it succinctly highlights the thoughtful balance that is intuitively sought.

As it is said, “Out of the mouths of babes…”

At a minimum, as parents, we are grateful for the symbolism that our kids are grow- ing up with a budding reverence for the landscape, natural resources, and heritage of the Greater Yellowstone region. On behalf of the Land Trust board and staff, thanks again for your continued support and involvement in our mission. ­—Bill Graham

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Welcome to the Board

2009 Seth Cox of Idaho Falls, MATT MACMILLAN – JACKSON, WYOMING WES KELLER – SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Idaho Falls High School Matt has lived in the Tetons Wes was born in Milwaukee, 2010 Justin Schwabedissen of for more than twenty years. Wisconsin into an active fam- Idaho Falls,Skyline High School He grew up in the White ily who enjoyed fishing and 2011 Eli Dery of Driggs, Mountains of New Hamp- camping in northern Wis- Teton High School shire where his love and ap- consin. He attended Hanover 2013 Anne Thomas of Rexburg, perception for the outdoors College, followed by the Madison High School began. Matt holds a bach- University of Chicago Med- 2014 Tyson Mickelsen of Rigby, elor of science in wildlife ical school. He and his wife Ririe High School management from the Uni- Jean have lived in Utah for 2015 Nathan Burr of Tetonia, versity of New Hampshire. forty-six years, where they Teton High School Professionally, Matt is an raised four children and en- 2016 Abigain “Abi” Cano of Ashton, associate broker with Live joyed the outdoors—camp- North Fremont High School Water Properties assisting ing, backpacking, fishing, and skiing. In 1981, they built a 2017 Gage Hicks of Swan Valley, clients with the acquisition cabin outside of Victor. The family has had happy times en- Teton High School and disposition of farms and ranches in Wyoming, Idaho, Mon- joying all the area has to offer. Wes is looking forward to 2018 Baillie Hillman of Tetonia, tana, and Utah. Matt, his wife Sarah, and their three children working with the Land Trust, protecting this area we love so Teton High School recently moved to Jackson. dearly for all who choose to live or visit here.

tetonlandtrust.org 11 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST 1520 SOUTH 500 WEST BOARDOFDIRECTORS PO BOX 247 DRIGGS, ID 83422 Bill Graham, PRESIDENT Entrepreneur | Kenilworth, Illinois & Teton Valley

John Nedrow, VICE PRESIDENT Farmer | Ashton, Idaho

Bonnie Self, TREASURER Grant Writer | Alta, Wyoming

John Van Orman, SECRETARY Entrepreneur | Swan Valley, Idaho

Mike Allen Attorney | Swan Valley, Idaho

Robin Anderson, PAST PRESIDENT Retired Financial Advisor | Tetonia, Idaho

Tim Brockish Small Business Owner | Rexburg, Idaho

Jean Crabtree Dinner Retired Otolaryngologist | Alta, Wyoming On The Land Gary Grigg Agronomist | Ashton, Idaho Friday, July 27 at 5:30 pm Wes Keller Retired Physician| Salt Lake City, Utah 11th Annual Bob Lugar, Finance Committee Chair Tin Cup Challenge Financial Advisor | Rigby, Idaho Increase the impact of your support Matt MacMillan Real Estate Broker | Jackson, Wyoming South Leigh Creek | Tetonia , Idaho of the Land Trust by donating through the Tin Cup Challenge. To provide an Paul Merrill online gift, please visit cftetonvalley.org Financial Advisor | Victor, Idaho before 5pm on July 27 and select Teton Brett Novik Regional Land Trust! Fishing Guide | Swan Valley, Idaho Timothy Reynolds Ecologist | Rigby, Idaho STAFF LIST Pat Creeden Josh Holmes Joselin Matkins STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST LAND PROTECTION SPECIALIST Karen Rice Retired BLM Associate District Manager | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Idaho Falls, Idaho Bill Dell’Isola Kimberly Holmes Rick Sitts, Conservation Committee Chair Tamara Sperber RESOURCE SPECIALIST STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR Ecologist | Henry’s Lake, Idaho & California CONSERVATION DIRECTOR David Work, Development Committee Chair Christine Ford Kate Hopkins Salomon Retired Executive | Victor, Idaho Diane Temple OPERATIONS MANAGER MEMBERSHIP & OUTREACH Arantza Zabala DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COORDINATOR Retired Idaho National Laboratory Human Resource Manager | Idaho Falls Renee Hiebert and Driggs, Idaho CONSERVATION SPECIALIST PASTBOARDMEMBERS BOARDEMERITUS Lonnie Allen, Dennis Aslett, Clen Atchley, Emma Atchley, Lynn Bagley, Richard Beesley, Don Betts, Jan Betts, David Susan Lykes Breckenridge, Kane Brightman, Jaydell Buxton, Jeanne Marie Callahan, Dr. James Cecil, Janet Conway, Ron Cordes, Linda Merigliano Liz Davy, Harold Dunn, Ken Dunn, Frank Felton, Lou Gaylord, Dan Gerber, Jamie Greene, Ed Hill, Tom Hill, Tim Lew Mithun Hopkins, Beach Huntsman, Nancy Huntsman, Glenn Janss, Jeff Klausmann, Amy Lientz, Debbie McGregor, Martin Albert Tilt McLellan, Connie Mohr, Heidi Nelson, Jon Prahasto, Jerry Reese, David Reinke, Chuck Rice, Dave Richardson, Ron Rope, Frank Russo, Dave Rydalch, Dean Scofield, Gene Sewell, David Shipman, Steve Smart, Catherine Smith, Gloria Smith, Susan Steinman, Ned Twining, Glenn Vitucci, Michael Whitfield, Meredith Wilson, and Delbert Winterfeld.

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