winter 2017 W etlands Volume 9 I ssue 2 Scott Shuey Scott Adam Baumbach

Throughout 2017, wetlands have made headlines across the United States. Their ability to act as natural sponges and alleviate flooding has played a role throughout the country, from the storms in the PacificN orthwest to Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Irma in Florida, tropical storm Nathan in Louisiana, and Maria in Puerto Rico. Dramatic videos from coastal areas have shown wetlands slowing down storm surges, reducing erosion and property damage. A recent study documented that within more than half of the zip codes along the East Coast, wetlands helped reduce property damage costs by 22 percent. Even in urbanized New York, where wetlands cover only two percent of the land, it is estimated that about $138 million in property damage was saved thanks to the functions of wetlands.

Maybe it is time to start looking at wetlands as insurance that reduces the adverse physical and economic impacts of natural disasters and other stressors.

TheWetlands Conservancy

2017 Accomplishments

Esther Lev Esther Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands

Alexis Brickner Alexis Over the past seventeen years since TWC began the Oregon’s 2016-2017 was Greatest Wetlands (OGW) project, more than 28,000 acres Poole Slough Acquisition of wetland in 57 separate sites have permanent conserva- a busy year. The This acquisition resulted in permanent conservation of tion status. With these additions, 54% or 390,500 acres of 70 acres of diverse estuarine, riparian and upslope habitats descriptions listed OGW-identified wetland sites will remain and be managed in the lower Yaquina estuary. It builds on The Wetlands as important wetlands forever. These irreplaceable gems here provide a Conservancy’s ownership and management of 500 acres include montane meadows, high desert marshes, playas, of salt marsh and timber habitats in McCaffery and Poole sampling of last riverine bottomlands, freshwater wetlands, wet prairies, Sloughs and conservation management of an additional coastal fens, and estuaries. years efforts to 7,000 acres of adjacent upland habitat by Pacific Forest Trust and further conservation lands in the watershed man- conserve, enhance aged by the Siuslaw National Forest and the City of Toledo. and restore the In the Community Beaver tales physical and Community groups, art exhibition ecological values Acquisitions for Wildlife individuals, school groups More than 4,000 A small-threatened diving bird that favors similarly at-risk mature coastal forests and students of higher people visited of Oregon’s greatest for its nests has a friend in Oregon State Parks and Recreation and The Wetlands education worked with the Beaver Tales Conservancy. Oregon State Parks and Recreation purchased 160 acres of intact wetlands for TWC staff on restoration, Art Exhibit in six high-quality marbled murrelet, northern spotted owl, and red tree vole nesting amphibian egg mass different locations in Western Oregon. To celebrate current and future habitat one mile from the Pacific Ocean in Seal Rock, Oregon. The addition of the surveys, flood water monitor- beavers and their contribution to the ecology of Forest Reserve to the Beaver Creek State Natural Area in conjunction with adja- generations. ing, beaver dam mapping, Oregon, The Wetlands Conservancy hosted the cent preserves owned by The Wetlands Conservancy create a 1,574 acre conser- invasive plant removal and Beaver Tales Art Exhibit to showcase the aesthetic vation area within a three-mile radius of the Beaver Creek confluence with the ocean. installing native plants at and ecological significance our state animal plays in our Portland Area Preserves. the creation and maintenance of wetland habitats. Beavers, though woefully misunderstood, actually create and sustain wetlands that aid in resuscitating conserving wetlands and water in Harney County wetland and riparian stream habitats. TWC is forming new partnerships with private landowners Esther Lev Esther Brandyn Six Brandyn in Harney County to keep water in the high desert of the SE Oregon Closed Lakes Basin. Wetlands in the Closed Lakes Basin, which includes Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, collaboration with Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians provide critical habitat for a large diversity of bird, plant, and TWC and Confederated Tribe of the Siletz Indians are prioritizing amphibian species and livelihoods for farmers and ranchers. joint conservation opportunity areas in the Lower Siletz, Yaquina The waterfowl and waterbird populations that migrate and Alsea watersheds. The Siletz is a new but natural add on area to along the Pacific Flyway depend on flooded pastures and our Central Coast Initiative. The new and updated assessments will meadows for forage, resting, and nesting habitat. On the add information about traditional knowledge and sea level rise to managed wetland/pasture, public and private lands host our conservation prioritization and planning. hundreds of thousands of waterbirds every spring.

2 3 TheWetlands Conservancy The Wetlands Conservancy and The Benefits of Urban Confederated Tribes of Siletz Wetlands: Meyer Memorial Indians Join Forces to Conserve Trust Grant 2018 Goals Central Coast Wetlands The Wetlands Conservancy received a 2-year Acres of Willamette Valley and During the past 20 years the Confederated Tribe grant to evaluate the ecological value and com- Coastal wetlands are added to the of the Siletz Indians (CFTSI) has carried out aquat- munity benefits of individual Willamette Valley 500TWC portfolio. Lower Siletz wetland conservation ic research, assessments and restoration across wetlands in five Willamette Valley sub basins. projects are identified and planned the Siletz and Yaquina Basins. This work has re- TWC will work with agency and resource Our Mission by TWC and Confederated Tribe sulted in the Tribe identifying the need to achieve management to use study results to illustrate To partner with of the Siletz Indians. many aspects of cultural preservation through and describe the potential for investments in 3 communities Additional acres of habitat enhancements and conservation actions. wetland restoration and conservation to help 1500Oregon’s Greatest Examples of cultural preservation include the accomplish agency water quality, stormwater across our state Wetlands are protected ability to access basketry materials as well as tra- and fish and habitat goals and mandates. in conserving, ditional foods (camas) found in wetlands. Camas by TWC and partners. enhancing and was once a regular food staple, which conse- Tualatin Basin wetland conservation and quently disappeared from tribal diets as owner- Land Trust Alliance restoring the physical restoration projects are implemented by ship and land management changed. Camas is Re-Accreditation and ecological TWC, private landowners, Tualatin Soil now being brought back for ceremonial uses and People will volunteer, attend values of Oregon’s and Water2 Conservation District and as a traditional food that can alter poor diets and In August, The Wetlands Conservancy (TWC) 2000events, and connect through was awarded accreditation renewal through greatest wetlands Clean Water Services. diseases such as diabetes. Wetlands histori- TWC via social media to learn cally used by tribal members for digging camas, the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Accreditation for current and about the importance of spruce roots, and gathering basketry materials Commission. The LTA is a national organization wetlands. future generations. have been tiled, ditched and drained. Most of that advocates for over 1,000 land trusts. They these wetlands are not located on tribal land and offer support and training for land trusts, and Elementary school students have Water conservation and thus access has been limited or non-existent. also work to improve the quality of land trusts 500a broader awareness of ecosystem All of these factors have threatened the Tribe’s throughout the country. TWC was originally wet meadow restoration services provided by beaver and projects are implemented ability to preserve its culture specific to wetland accredited in 2012, and is required to seek urban wetlands. with Harney County private resources. In 2016, The Tribe identified The Wet- re-accreditation every five years. landowners, resulting in lands Conservancy as a likely partner to conserve Accreditation is no small task and requires important wetlands. In May 2017, The Tribe and land trusts to meet the highest standards for conservation of scarce The health of our water water resources in the The Wetlands Conservancy signed a Memoran- land conservation and shows that the land trust is the principal measure Closed Lakes Basin. Acres of Bayview Oxbow are dum of Agreement (MOA) forming a partnership is strong, effective and trustworthy. Re-Accredi- 2 122hydrologically reconnected focused on land conservation, enhancement, tation demonstrates that the TWC is responsible of how we live on the to Alsea Bay. restoration, and Tribal cultural preservation. The and professional in our mission of partnering land. MOA recognizes the partnership’s common goals with communities across our state in conserv- Luna Leopold and priorities; the need for coordination, and the ing, enhancing and restoring the physical and need to seek and aggregate funding to accom- ecological values of Oregon’s greatest wetlands plish common goals and priorities. With funding for current and future generations. We are dedi- cated to our mission and hope that you will join Kim Payne Kim from the Environmental Protection Agency, The Tribe and TWC will produce a Lower Siletz and us for another five years of conserving Oregon’s Larry Olsen Yaquina Wetland Prioritization Strategy to guide Greatest Wetlands. future conservation actions. Incorporating Tribal goals and knowledge to identify opportunities to conserve habitats will be a top priority. 4 Clean Water Services 5 Thanks to our 2017 event sponsors! Over 175 people gathered for Wetlands and Wellies 2017 in appreciation of Oregon wetlands and The Wetlands M any thanks Conservancy. It was a fabulous afternoon of field trips, to our sponsors! delicious food and drink, catching up with old friends and making news ones, music and dancing, and learning 2017 about TWC’s most recent projects and partnerships. Many thanks to Alfred Dinsdale of McKay Creek Farm for hosting the event, The Brass Roots Movement and Mysti Krewe for the music and parade, and our 2017 event and menu sponsors!! Through their missions, work and support of TWC, they each share a commitment to the ecological, social and economic value of conserving Oregon’s wetlands. Together we will continue to conserve and restore Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands!

“Wetlands & Wellies is special. It really is truly special. This was the thought that bubbled up in my mind while

exchanging warm smiles and easy conversations with fellow HAI Hahn and Associates, Inc. wetland lovers, all while sipping and snacking on amazing Environmental Consultants Assessment • Investigation • Remediation Oregon food, wine and beer in a pastoral fall setting. There I am bellied up to the Cha Cha Cha table, chatting Oregon Wetlands LLC with the owner and chef Javier. Later, I’m sipping a Pinot Noir being poured by Chehalem’s iconic winemaker and owner Harry Peterson-Nedry. And yes, I’ll admit it that a little later I was over at the Little Beast taps, expanding my palate on a farmhouse ale perfectly poured by brewmaster Photos by Megan Zabel Holmes Charles Porter. That’s what makes this annual fundraising foodie field As you head into the holiday season trip so special. It’s intimate, it illustrates the importance of think about visiting one of our wetlands in our lives in ways we often don’t think of, and M any thanks to our 2017 menu sponsors! restaurant partners, ordering some it’s fueled by an organization that knows how to connect this oysters, grabbing a growler of beer, important work into the lives of people of all backgrounds, purchasing some wine, trying careers and ages. And each year, it ends with me inspired a new spirit, satisfying a sweet to find ways to contribute more to The Wetlands Environmental Large Large with white circle Conservancy’s work, and looking forward to next year’s SWCA tooth, taking home some tasty food Consultants or buying a friend or family member event. The only question left is, which wellies to wear.” – Lota Montagne a gift certificate. LL Small with white circle Small ISTI ING D C N O U M R P P.O. BOX 1475 L A L N

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Holiday Gifts that celebrate and support the role beaver and wetlands play in Oregon Wetland Photo Contest TWC Board What do you love about wetlands? of Directors We received more than 115 submissions John van Staveren Beaver Clan Chair by Mike Mason in our National Wetlands Month Photo Beavertales Contest. Both professional and amateur Scott Rich Beaver Art Exhibit Vice Chair a celebration of beaver art Returns Artist to photographers alike entered their favorite Kate Gowell His Wetland Roots wetland landscapes, wildlife, The final stop for the traveling Beaver Tales Art Exhibit Secretary M ike Mason is an Oregon birds, plants, feet in mud or and Sale is Beaverton City Hall, a fitting end, at the Michael Menzies Busy Beaver by Tim Turenne Native Artist. He calls his other wetland shots. Gathered Treasurer city whose namesake is our state animal The American art “Floral Impressionism.” at left are the winning images Marlene Huntsinger Beaver. The exhibit and sale will be on display November He uses dried and pressed from this year’s contest. Watch Mark Jockers through December 2017 at Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW flowers leaves and other for details for our 2018 contest Millikan Way, Beaverton, Oregon. 20% of the sales will botanicals as his medium. Carol Murdock in the spring newsletter. support The Wetlands Conservancy’s work to conserve “The colors of nature’s Morgan Rider Oregon wetlands. palette are unlike any you Giovanni Salimena could find in a tube.” Throughout the exhibit’s year long run, 100 artists Amy van Saun Mike grew up in have contributed more than 150 pieces of Beaver themed Portland, Oregon. “Grow- artworks of all kinds, from paintings to fiber, wood, Winners of the 2017 National Wetlands photo contest, clockwise from ing up, the SWAMP was Staff stone, glass and ceramics. With regional and local artists Resting a Moment by Angi Grainger a place of pure magic. upper left: Fingers, Samantha Sharka; Great Blue Heron Autumn Roost, The cattails cloaked our Bill Marshall; Winter Calm, Karl Konecny; Wapato, Lona Pierce. Esther Lev displaying their work, the exhibit brings together a multi- Executive Director tude of styles and creativity and attention to the beaver. entry into our wonderful wetlands. “This is our Patty Lyons Oregon’s beloved state animal is woefully misunderstood Associate Director kingdom!” We marveled and blamed for dam building, flooding and munching on and celebrated this amaz- Holiday gift Megan Garvey plants. In fact, Oregon beaver, nearly exterminated by Urban Property Steward ing place and all of its catalog Changing of the Board trappers by 1900, create wetlands, spawning and rearing creatures.” Kendra Manton habitat for salmon and steelhead, habitat for insects, The Beaver Tales Art It feels good to give After 36 years, founding TWC board Communications Coordinator birds and amphibians and create pools that keep water Exhibit included one of loved ones awesome member Ed Casey is passing his Paul Engelmeyer clean and moderate fluctuations in water flow. They are his works called “Beaver presents, especially leadership role to others Coastal Steward Chewy by Sue Kramer Clan.” Our dear friend nature’s hydrologists. There is a slow but growing appreciation gifts that benefit Paula Gagnon the beaver and all of his I have enjoyed my many years as a member of and recognition of the positive benefits that beaver play in Oregon. Over the past year thousands Oregon’s wetlands. Land Steward super cool friends are so the Wetlands Conservancy Board. I have seen of people have seen and purchased the art, learned more about and celebrated our state mammal. Visit our website to worthy of our attention!” so many changes, but I firmly believe that this group will carry on the The effects of working with purchase gifts that will vision that Jack and Althea Pratt Broome held so many years ago. The Wetlands Conservancy benefit not just your The Wetlands Conservancy I have seen so many good things happen over the years – growth, Thank you to Art Show Sponsors Arlene Schnitzer and Reser‘s Fine Foods. Our admiration and has inspired Mike. Values gift recipient, but the 4640 SW Macadam #50 competency, maturity, wonderful wetlands saved and enhanced, great gratitude go to all the artists who have become Oregon’s best beaver ambassadors. Please visit of togetherness, land work of The Wetlands Portland, OR 97239 conservation and restora- ideas from a diverse group of present and former board members. t 503.227.0778 The Wetlands Conservancy website to view the catalogue of exhibit artwork and links to the artists. Conservancy. tion, opportunities for f 971.229.1968 TWC has established new partnerships with Oregon State University SPARK Program, LaSells I have watched TWC become not only a regional and statewide force, education and fun made it www.wetlands [email protected] Stewart Center, Lake Oswego Arts Council, North Coast Land Conservancy, Necanicum Watershed but also nationally known and respected as a protector of wetlands. I hope www.wetlandsconservancy.org easy to commit to making conservancy.org Council, Nehalem Community Center, Nehalem Watershed Council, Oregon Zoo and City of the energy and watchfulness shown by this group continues well into the a difference! Beaverton Arts Program. We look forward to continued collaborations on beaver and wetland future. I will continue as a member, and will continue to support it as I still Mike has decided education and conservation. Special thanks to Sara Vickerman Gage and Jeff Gage who have to dedicate a portion believe in the vision and goals of the Wetlands Conservancy. moved and hung and rehung all the art pieces at each location. of the proceeds of “Natural Thank you Ed, for all the time, guidance and ideas that you have brought Images” to The Wetlands Conservancy. to The Wetlands Conservancy. 9 10 more than 1500acres across wetlands properties. industrial park. permanently protect the56-acre Hedges Creek Althea Pratt Broome, students andcommunity members used creation story is anexample of theimportant role public recognition plays inpermanent wetland conservation andprotection. TW C’s The Wetlands Conservancy The Wetlands T he W T etl od ands Conservancy stepped forward to own andmanage thethreatened ay, we own andsteward 32fee title andeasement preserves encompassing Annu O r egon. a I n theearly 1980s under thepassionate leadership of l R e M p ar ort 2016–17 sh in T ual atin, anarea once slated to bealarge S ection 404 of theClean W at er Act to Board Chair vanJohn Staveren Executive Director Esther Lev education effortsof thecoming year. Your support andinvolvement in W new enthusiasm we can make great progress to permanently protect Conservancy for helpinprotecting andrestoring wetlands. grown, newcommunities andorganizations across releasing thestored water back into thelandscape. As therecognition of their value has wetlands absorb water during heavy rains andthenease theeffects of drought by slowly and community benefits of wetlands. between regulatory and voluntary efforts. educate thepublic about the value of wetland andwater resources andbuild bridges build partnerships, share data, pool resources among agencies andorganizations, enforcement of wetland statutes, ourprojects andprograms provide opportunities to regulatory programs, where thescope of activities is limited to theimplementation and assistance andresearch as theleading light of wetland conservation in Conservancy has beenacquiring land, planning, educating, andproviding technical For more than thirty-five years, as the voice of programs are critical to achieving atruenet gain inwetland acres andfunctions. challenges. Voluntary restoration andprotection activities inconjunction with regulatory and subsequent state regulations in and rivers are now described as urban gems andgreenspaces. clean water goals nationwide has doubled. no longer sopolluted they catch fire, andthenumberof rivers, creeks and lakes that meet been effective. within adecade, with nodischarges of pollutants within adozen years. radical. the discharge of dredged orfill materials into wetlands andother waters was seen as ay,Back theimportance of protecting waters in1977, andwetlands seems like common sense. thepassage of theClean T generations. legacy of wetlands conservation andto instill acommitment to stewardship for future od etl O ands. ver thepast year, we have seenanewawareness andappreciation of theecological T he preamble to theAct promised swimmable andfishable rivers and lakes W e look O ver thepast forty years, therate of wetland loss has slowed, rivers are forward to sharing news andupdates of ourconservation and T O he W r W egon are helping, they still face numerous ith thedr W at etl er Act, with its tough regulations to control O ands Conservancy helps us leave a nce convenient dumping grounds, wetlands amatic changes inweather, we watched O r O egon’s wetlands, r egon have turned to W ith thi W hile theClean s momentum and O T he r egon’s Greatest T O he Act has r W egon. 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Emily Miller It is always a joy to support an organization that so beautifully embodies the philosophy of human beings living in balance and harmony with the ecological Founders Circle Barb Adams July 1, 2016– june 30, 2017 systems of this planet that sustain us. Not only does TWC advocate for the Financial Report Paul Agrimis Paul & Carol Adamus preservation and good management of our earth’s wetlands but they do so & Mary Heffernan Roberta Alexander by bringing together landowners, lawmakers and stakeholders whose values, Income Expense Ed & Joanne Casey Dianne Alves Molly Dinsdale perspectives and priorities may be highly divergent. Anonymous Total $ 797,484 Total $ 686,430 Earthshare Anonymous At a time when there seems to be so little tolerance for differences and David Austin Management & General Dividends Interest Land Management Susan Ellis demands on our natural resources and planetary systems are at unprecedented Karen Bachman 3% 8% Events & Merchandise Sales 13% Ian & Barbara Fergusson highs, having the will and skill to come together for the purpose of finding com- Stephenn Backe 6% Stan Geiger mon ground in the use and management of these resources is critical. TWC, Stephen Bahnson & Marilynn Stribling M emberships & under the amazing leadership of Esther Lev, embraces all aspects of the human Tara Baker Contributions Mark Greenfield Rita Baker community and embodies leadership that unites not separates. TWC encourages 10% Jim Labbe Rowan Baker Operations John & Sue Miller thoughtful and peaceful dialogue while advocating for the best management Land Acquisition Diane Barry 26% and preservation of our valuable wetlands. Who could ask for a more worthy 32% Sha Spady Kelley Beamer Yvonne Vallette organization to support? & Paul Vanderford & William Kirchner – Sha Spady Grants & Contracts Geof Beasley 81% John van Staveren Steve Berliner Research Agencies $501-999 Jules & Meryl Evens & Karen Bjorklund 21% C orporate Sponsors City of Lake Oswego Duncan Brown & Lyn Mattei Bonnie Garlington Duncan & Melany Berry Statement of Financial Position Arlene Schnitzer Clean Water Services Lori Chavez-DeRemer Doug Gordon Betty & Theodore Bezzerides Boeing Confederated Tribe of Siletz Elizabeth Cushwa Shelley Gowell Ken & Linda Bierly Our sound financial Ass ets 6.30.17 6.30.16 ESA Eastern Oregon Anne Eakin Robert Jensen Ag Research Keith Goldstein Lee & Nancy Jockers Joanne Bishop position allows us to Current Assets Hahn and Associates Environmental Protection Jerry Bobbe Checking/Savings...... $ 658,554 ...... $ 389,365 Good Deeds Mortgage Paul Henson Stephen Jones achieve our mission. We Agency & Kay Hayford George & Susan Boehlert Accounts Receivable...... 57,051 ...... 56,682 Company DBA Rose City Mark & Amy Jockers Mortgage Guistina Gallery Erin Legg Scott Borg thank you for your past Other Current Assets...... 2,238...... 2,238 Theodore Labbe Kern & Thompson Metro & Kelly Rodgers Deborah Lev & Ted Brunner Linda Bourne support and hope you will Total Current Assets...... 717,843...... 448,285 Lango Hansen Oregon Department of John LeCavalier Richard A. Lloyd-Jones Jean Bowen Parks & Recreation continue to work with us Fixed Assets...... 581...... 1,581 Landscape Architects Elizabeth & Richard Marantz Dori MacDonald Richard Brainerd Oregon Department Mason Bruce & Girard Inc Michael Menzies & Patrick Maharg & Manuela Huso to conserve Oregon’s Other Assets of Transportation Mysti Krewe of Nimbus Margot & Kevin Monti Steve Manton & Shay O’Neil Audre Bratcher Greatest Wetlands. Endowment Fund–OCF...... 11,836...... 11,009 Oregon Watershed Julia McAvoy Matt & Susanne Brennan New Seasons Market Enhancement Board Carol Murdock Stewardship/Legal Defense...... 162,794...... 153,925 Karen Monahan Kathleen Brennan-Hunter Pacific Continental Bank US Fish & Wildlife Service Mark Poling Knaupp Fund–Mud Slough...... 306,929...... 298,829 Robin Oneil Helen Brown Pacific Habitat Services Water Environment Services Scott Rich Land Acquisition Fund...... 440,129...... 440,085 Tracy Onion Robin Brown Pacific Natural Foods Oregon State University Giovanni Salimena One Horse Slough Fund...... 67,309...... 57,829 & Cheryl Davenport Kate Puckett Brian Buck Pembroke Asset Advisors Portland State University Evergreen Fund...... 74,690...... 67,800 LLC Barbara Secrest Phil Quarterman Kammie Bunes SPARK Total Other Assets...... 1,060,087...... 1,029,477 PGE Community Affairs Mostafa & Naomi Shirazi Michael Radow Corinna Campbell-Sack Reser’s Fine Foods Dave & Tanya Smith Robert Sack Christina Carlyle Total Assets...... 1,778,511...... 1,479,343 Nonprofits Sharky’s Woodfired Heather Stout Patricia & Larry Salimena Laurie Causgrove Mexican Grill 510 Gallery & Thomas Wainwright Alan & Susan Schloss & Bruce Schneider liabilities and net assets Spence-Tobey Realtors Central Coast Land Mary Lou Strong Ethan Seltzer Michael Cerbone Conservancy Liabilities c/o The Meadows Group Bruce & Jana Taylor Mary Lou Soscia Heather Chapin Source: audited Coalition of Oregon Current Liabilities Winterbrook Planning Marjorie Wolfe Leslie Cheney Parr financial statements Land Trusts Kelly Stevens Wolf Water Resources Inc Joseph Cissna Accounts Payable...... $ 3,374...... $ 5,599 Ducks Unlimited Susan Strahorn Troy Clark Payroll Liabilities...... 25,588...... 18,741 High Desert Partnership $251-500 Amy van Saun F oundations Jeff Cogen Deferred Revenue...... 166,650...... 6,000 Earthshare of Oregon Gerri Allen Sara Vickerman Gage Anonymous Brad Bales & Jeff Gage Philip & Katherine Cogswell Total Current Liabilities...... 195,612...... 30,340 Land Trust Alliance Ecoworks Foundtion NW Office John Bauer Cynthia Williams Faith & Thomas Cole & Ben Somerville Total Liabilities...... 30,340...... 54,594 Kiilsgaard-Green Fund Necanicum Watershed Brian Bond Ronald Colletti Net Assets Land Trust Alliance, Council Carrie Bowman Courtney Wilson Rowyn Cooper-Caroselli & Molly Beckel Restricted Net Assets...... 1,106,182...... 1,065,156 NW Office North Coast Land Joe & Pat Campbell Kathy Cooper-Yoke Board Designated Net Assets...... 169,387 ...... 169,287 Meyer Memorial Trust Conservancy Daniel Capri Susan Cowan $1-250 Oregon Community Pacific Birds Habitat Nichols Cutting Harold Cox & Marilyn Fisher Unrestricted...... 307,330...... 214,560 Foundation Alice Abrams Joint Venture Lisa Donoughe Bryan Crawford Total Net Assets...... 1,582,899...... 1,449,003 Resers Fine Foods Gary Cramer & Mary Abrams Scappoose Bay Pam Elsner Felipe Cuevas-Lopez Szekely Family Foundation Watershed Council Barb Adams Total Liabilities & Net Assets...... 1,778,511...... 1,479,343 John & Jane Emrick Sebastian Davis 12 Portland Garden Club Willamette Partnership 13

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