FEATHER RIVER LAND TRUST 2019–2020 Annual Report

20 Years of Conservation all thanks to you BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ken Roby, President Hydrologist and Aquatic Ecologist, Greenville

Bob Marshall, Vice President Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op General Manager, Portola

Jessica Nelson, Secretary Trade Association Manager, Graeagle Alan Morrison, Treasurer Retired Educator, Quincy Feather River Land Trust Linda Cayot Wildlife Biologist, Quincy We conserve the lands and waters of the Feather River region and steward their Denny Churchill ecological, cultural, and educational values Consulting Soil Scientist, Quincy for current and future generations. Thomas Hayes Retired Healthcare CEO, Clio

Bill Knudsen R.W. Knudsen Family Juices Founder and Retired CEO, Chico

Floating Feather © Betty Bishop 20 YEARS OF CONSERVATION together with you

In 2020 we celebrated our 20th anniversary as a land trust. What started as a seed nurtured by the passion and dedication of a small group of volunteers, has grown into a community over 1,100 members strong. Together we’ve protected over 63,000 acres of ecologically important lands and waters and created five beautiful preserves for the public to enjoy. Our K-12 Learning Landscapes program continues to foster curiosity about the natural world and a love of place in future land stewards, and its success is a model for land trusts throughout the United States.

This brief report highlights just a few of the successes your generosity has made possible over the last two years. There are far too many wonderful accomplishments to share in these few pages. As you read these stories, remember that you, our community of supporters, have made it all possible. You can take pride in knowing that the positive impact we’ve made will last for generations to come.

We’ve come a long way over the years, but the heart and soul of this organization has not changed. Our shared love for the land binds this community together, makes us resilient in difficult times, and will carry us forward to the future. That future is bright and filled with opportunities— opportunities to protect more ecologically rich lands and waters, to improve amenities at our public preserves for the benefit of all, to welcome new land lovers to FRLT, and to keep growing this community that began as a little seed over 20 years ago.

Shelton Douthit, Executive Director

Shelton Douthit with recent FRLT retirees Susan Payne and Karen Kleven at the 2019 Olsen Barn Dedication CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Founded in 2000 by local volunteers whose love for the Feather River region spurred them to protect it for future generations, today we’re a nationally accredited land trust, 1,100 members strong. Here are just a few of the many important achievements you’ve made possible. frlt.org/our-story

With 40 charter With local school FRLT and four regional members and no paid districts, FRLT kicks off and national staff, FRLT forms as a its K-12 conservation organizations launch nonprofit land trust to and education partnership to conserve conserve the Feather program to connect the northern Sierra’s River region’s most kids to nature, now large landscapes important lands and a national model waters

FRLT acquires the FRLT purchases the In just 10 years, FRLT 575-acre Maddalena Heart K Ranch, helps conserve 30,000 Property, now part of a culturally important acres of important the Sierra Valley and biodiverse 903-acre wetlands, meadows, Preserve, with help historic ranch along and family ranches from The Nature Indian Creek in rich in biodiversity Conservancy and Genesee Valley and water Sierra Business Council protecting what we love in the Feather River region

With tremendous Preserve expands to Tásmam Koyóm community support, 2,586 acres with help (the 2,325-acre FRLT purchases the from The Nature Humbug Valley) 107-acre Olsen Barn Conservancy and returns to Maidu Meadow in Chester Northern Sierra ownership, with an and starts restoring its Partnership FRLT conservation 130+ year old barn easement FRLT TODAY Together, we’ve conserved over 63,000 acres of the Feather River Watershed, including After 17 years of FRLT conserves 5 public preserves. visionary conservation, Mountain Meadows With your help, we’ll founding Executive Reservoir (7,058 acres), conserve 120,000 acres Director Paul Hardy the first of nine of important passes the PG&E properties leadership torch to to be protected for headwaters and Shelton Douthit public benefit habitats by 2022. CONSERVING HEADWATERS

FRLT’s Land Protection program is working to permanently protect 43,000 acres of important headwater lands owned by Pacific Gas & Electric with conservation easements. In a 2003 settlement agreement with the State of California, PG&E agreed to protect these lands for public benefit. frlt.org/pge-lands Lake Almanor © Colby Elliot A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP making history with you

Protecting PG&E Headwaters and Maidu Homelands

A few miles west of Lake Almanor lies Butt Valley Reservoir, loved by many for trout fishing, camping, and boating, and home to a diversity of wildlife including Osprey and Bald Eagle. FRLT protected this peaceful lake and surrounding land (2,472 acres) with a conservation easement in 2020. This success is the most recent milestone in one of the most ambitious conservation projects ever undertaken by a land trust and a private corporation in the western United States.

FRLT is working with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and the Maidu Summit Consortium to permanently conserve nine distinct properties in the Feather River Watershed with conservation easements. This years-long effort is protecting water, wildlife habitat, Maidu homelands and cultural resources, outstanding scenic beauty, and some of the region’s most beloved recreation sites.

Four of the properties include large reservoirs that will remain in PG&E ownership and be protected by FRLT conservation easements. In addition to Butt Valley Reservoir, FRLT protected Mountain Meadows Reservoir in Westwood in 2018, and expects to complete conservation easements at Lake Almanor and Bucks Lake by 2022. Five of the properties are important Maidu homelands that will return to Maidu ownership through the Indigenous nonprofit Maidu Summit Consortium, with FRLT holding conservation easements.

GRATITUDE FOR PROTECTING HEADWATER LANDS: Pacific Forest & Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, PG&E, Maidu Summit Consortium, Mountain Meadows Conservancy, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, with support from Bella Vista Foundation, Firedoll Foundation, Mellam Family Foundation, Morgan Family Foundation, Northern Sierra Partnership, and land trust members like you. NATIVE HOMELANDS

With your help, FRLT’s Land Protection program is proud to partner with the Maidu Summit Consortium and others to conserve the cultural heritage and ecological values of Tásmam Koyóm and Native homelands in the Feather River region. frlt.org/native-homelands Tásmam Koyóm © Bud Turner A TIMELESS RELATIONSHIP supported by you

Tásmam Koyóm: A Maidu Homeland Returns Home

For millennia, Mountain Maidu people lived and thrived in Tásmam Koyóm, tending the beautiful mountain valley and surrounding forest. However, with Euroamerican settlement of “Humbug Valley,” detrimental resource extraction, and violent discrimination, Maidu presence was nearly lost. The land—and Maidu relationship to it—suffered. After years of effort, this special Maidu homeland has at last returned home. In a historic land transfer, Pacific Gas & Electric conveyed ownership of these ancestral lands to the Mountain Maidu people in 2019. The Maidu Summit Consortium's (MSC) reclaimed lands at Tásmam Koyóm (2,325 acres) are protected with conservation easements held by FRLT and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Reflecting on this historic return, MSC Board Secretary Marvena Harris comments, “...our lands were created by Kodoyapem, World Maker, for our People to use and live. The land has always been ours and will always be ours. We are here to be stewards of the land and creatures that exist on the land.” The scenic mountain meadow is rich with native trout and wildlife habitats along Yellow Creek, a tributary to the North Fork Feather River. In addition to Tásmam Koyóm, the Maidu Trail (8 acres) and Maidu Forest (164 acres) properties near Lake Almanor have returned to Maidu ownership, with FRLT conservation easements.

GRATITUDE FOR CONSERVING TÁSMAM KOYÓM: Maidu Summit Consortium, Pacific Forest & Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and CA Department of Fish & Wildlife, with support from the Firedoll Foundation, Mellam Family Foundation, Morgan Family Foundation, Northern Sierra Partnership, and generous members like you. COMMUNITY CONSERVATION

FRLT owns five preserves in five distinct communities across the upper Feather River Watershed. With diverse histories and habitats, each preserve tells a unique story. FRLT manages these lands for water, wildlife, low-impact recreation, agriculture, and outdoor education. frlt.org/preserves Marshall Property at the Sierra Valley Preserve © Kristi Jamason GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS by and for you

Sierra Valley Preserve: A Special Place for Wildlife and People

With your help, FRLT added 50 important acres to the Sierra Valley Preserve in 2019, totaling 2,586 acres of private land for the public good. Our largest preserve protects crucial wetlands, wildlife habitats, and the only public access to this special valley. The newly acquired Marshall property overlooks the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Feather River and was purchased as headquarters for managing the preserve.

In 2020, we continued planning for expanded visitor services and programs, and completed a beautiful welcome kiosk and two miles of new interpretive trails at the preserve’s West Entrance (opening 2021!). Jeff Bue, who manages the preserve, reflects: "I’m in awe of the beauty of this valley and feel privileged to live here. The tranquil, open space punctuated by sounds of migrating birds during the day and howling coyotes at night are reminders of how special it is. I'm thrilled to soon be sharing these experiences with visitors."

The Sierra Valley Preserve, a haven for wildlife, plants, and people, has been 17+ years in the making with participation from local landowners, volunteers, the Northern Sierra Partnership, and FRLT members with a connection to this beautiful place, unlike any other in California.

GRATITUDE FOR PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE SIERRA VALLEY PRESERVE: David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Northern Sierra Partnership, Community Foundation of Western Nevada, Resources Legacy Fund, with support from the Firedoll Foundation, Mellam Family Foundation, Morgan Family Foundation, and members like you. LAND STEWARDSHIP

FRLT’s Land Stewardship program works to improve the health of conserved lands. Sustainable grazing can be an important tool, and FRLT partners with local ranchers to graze pastures at Heart K Ranch, the Sierra Valley Preserve, and the Leonhardt Ranch Learning Landscape. frlt.org/stewardship Monitoring Soil Health at Heart K Ranch © Vanessa Vasquez WORKING LANDS restored by you

Working Together: Conservation and Ranching

FRLT’s 900-acre Heart K Ranch, is traversed by over two miles of Indian Creek—a major tributary to the Feather River—and holds incredible beauty, biodiversity, and Maidu cultural importance. As a working ranch, the Heart K presents both challenges and opportunities in demonstrating how conservation and ranching can work together.

In 2019, FRLT set a 10-year vision for the ranch that defines new goals for protecting and restoring its meadows, habitats, and cultural and historical resources. Our first step was to evaluate how a more holistic approach to grazing could improve ecological values like water quality and soil health. With rangeland experts from the Jefferson Center for Holistic Management, we identified ways to increase plant diversity, vegetation cover, and forage for livestock and wildlife, and put a robust monitoring program in place to evaluate our practices over time. In 2020, we worked with our local grazing partner and the US Forest Service to install over 6,000 feet of wildlife-friendly fencing around the pastures near riparian areas. This allows cattle to graze, while creating safer passage for wildlife and protecting creek-side habitats.

Next steps include improving water management and collaborating for safe underburning of forested areas, which is critical to mitigating high-intensity wildfire.

GRATITUDE FOR IMPROVING STEWARDSHIP OF HEART K RANCH: Resources Legacy Fund, Morgan Family Foundation, US Forest Service, Heart K grazing lessee Mark Foster, Feather River Resource Conservation District, Plumas Audubon Society, Jefferson Center for Holistic Management, and generous land trust members and volunteers. KIDS IN NATURE

Learning Landscapes is FRLT’s kid-centric land conservation and outdoor education program that reaches 2,500 school children annually in Plumas, Lassen, and Sierra counties. It’s become a national model for outdoor education and fostering a land stewardship ethic in the next generation. frlt.org/learning-landscapes Kids Field Journaling in Sierra Valley © Ellie Hinrichs MOUNTAIN KIDS nurtured by you

Learning Landscapes: A Model for Resilience

With a newly completed program operations manual in hand, FRLT’s Learning Landscapes Coordinator, Rob Wade, was even more prepared than usual for the 2019–2020 school year. Fall semester went beautifully with great teacher engagement and Trail Tuesdays, Watershed Wednesdays, and Field Trip Fridays happening with students throughout the region. Rob spent winter break collaborating with national environmental education leaders and coaching other land trusts, and then ... the pandemic hit.

Ten years after we built our first outdoor classroom, the Feather River Watershed’s 12 public schools were uniquely positioned to deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19. By conserving natural lands near schools and enhancing them with seating areas and trails, FRLT’s program greatly increases the ability for place-based education to occur regularly throughout any school year. With outdoor classrooms just steps away, small cohorts of students and teachers can hold class in the open air. Fifteen off-campus outdoor classrooms and 12 on-campus sites are seeing unprecedented use, complementing virtual and classroom learning.

Rob notes, “It’s always been a great idea to get kids outside. COVID just hard-tested our resilience.” While a challenging time all around, one thing is clear—the protected outdoor learning spaces Learning Landscapes provides are more valuable than ever.

GRATITUDE FOR MAKING OUTDOOR LEARNING FOR KIDS POSSIBLE: Dedicated local teachers, students, and school districts; Susan Hopkins, Grant and Cindy Edwards, Foster Family Foundation, Northern Sierra Partnership, Learning Landscapes landowners and partners; and volunteers and generous members like you. LAND CONSERVATION

FRLT’s Land Protection program is working with visionary landowners, conservation partners, and public agencies to conserve working family ranches and farms in Sierra Valley, protecting critical wetlands and meadows that sustain abundant biodiversity. frlt.org/sierra-valley Diamond G Ranch © Kristi Jamason PROTECTED FOREVER because of you

Sierra Valley Ranches: Wetlands, Wildlife, and Agriculture

At 120,000 acres, Sierra Valley rivals Lake Tahoe in size and beauty. It holds the Sierra Nevada’s largest wetland complex and montane meadows—mostly on privately owned ranches. These wetlands form the headwaters of the Middle Fork Feather River, a Wild and Scenic River and one of California’s most important water sources. A biodiversity hotspot, the Valley supports the Sierra’s greatest diversity of bird species, providing a key stopover on the Pacific Flyway.

Together with the Northern Sierra Partnership, The Nature Conservancy, and public agencies, we’re working to protect Sierra Valley’s vast wetlands, diverse wildlife habitats, and Middle Fork Feather River headwaters, while sustaining agricultural vitality.

In 2019 and 2020, we worked with visionary landowners to permanently conserve six working family farms and ranches (2,490 acres) with conservation easements. As Gary Romano, owner of Sierra Valley Farms comments, “I’m happy the Land Trust is working with farmers and ranchers who are already taking good care of their land. We’ve been doing it for years, and do it well, so these easements are a great way to promote local livelihoods while maintaining natural resources.” Thanks to your support, these open space lands are now protected for the benefit of current and future generations—human and wild—forever.

GRATITUDE FOR PROTECTING BIODIVERSE AG LANDS: Sierra Valley landowners, Northern Sierra Partnership, The Nature Conservancy, Natural Resources Conservation Service, California Wildlife Conservation Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Conservation, and land trust members like you. PROTECTING RANCHES IN SIERRA VALLEY

Sierra Valley Farms Church Ranch Diamond G Ranch 65 acres | protected Sep 2019 633 acres | protected Feb 2020 467 acres | protected Feb 2020 The third generation Romano Five members of the Church family The Grashuis family grazes cattle family farm is surrounded by FRLT’s came together to conserve this seasonally on this ranch that connects Sierra Valley Preserve and includes historic ranch, which has been in their key protected lands to the north a certified organic farm and rich family since the 1860s. Its extensive and south. It’s home to sensitive wetlands. The farm hosts a weekly wet meadows and diverse forests features like fens, aspen stands, vernal summer farmers’ market and provide outstanding wildlife habitats, pools, and spectacular volcanic cliffs other events, making it a beloved including nesting grounds for that provide breeding habitat for community gathering place. Greater Sandhill Cranes. Peregrine Falcon. for water, wildlife, and rural livelihoods

Hill Ranch Potter Ranch Genasci Ranch 440 acres | protected Mar 2020 253 acres | protected Mar 2020 632 acres | protected Jul 2020 This working cattle ranch is home to With extensive upland sage habitat Jim and Mary Genasci’s protection of many threatened bird species and is and seasonal tributaries to Smithneck this fourth-generation ranch builds on migratory range for Mule Deer and Creek, this cattle ranch is important their family’s legacy of conservation Pronghorn. The property's 1.5 miles for landscape connectivity, wildlife in the region. It boasts a historic barn, of perennial streams support wet movement, and groundwater native biodiversity, excellent fawning meadow habitat and the main recharge for Sierra Valley. The Potter and migratory habitat for regional stem of Smithneck Creek, a family also provides grass-fed beef deer herds, and is important for productive trout fishery. to local markets. groundwater recharge. HERE TO STAY

River Otter in the Middle Fork Feather River © Doug Blesse Photography July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, Audited Statement of Financial Position Statement of Activities

ASSETS REVENUES Current Assets Grants & Endowments 2,433,257 Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,285,978 Individual Donations 454,106 Investments 2,188,703 *Conservation Easement Revenue 8 Receivables 24,890 Grazing and Service Revenue 35,526 *Conservation Easements 17 Investment Income 141,431 Total Current Assets $3,499,588 Other Income (includes fundraisers) 770,214 Land Improvements & Equipment (net) $7,490,089 ______TOTAL REVENUES $3,834,542 TOTAL ASSETS $10,989,677 EXPENSES LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Land Conservation 1,448,850 Liabilities Land Stewardship 431,777 Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities 360,586 Education 38,380 Unearned Revenue 0 Management and General 222,060 Total Liabilities $360,586 Fundraising/Membership/Outreach 189,464 Net Assets ______Unrestricted 464,291 TOTAL EXPENSES $2,330,531 Unrestricted – Board Designated 1,509,533 **Permanently Restricted 8,655,267 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $1,504,011 Total Net Assets $10,629,091 ______NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR $9,125,080 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $10,989,677 ______NET ASSETS, END OF THE YEAR $10,629,091

*Reflects the number of conservation easements held at an Your support helps keep FRLT vital and strong. Audited assigned value of $1 each financial statements and IRS Form 990 available by request. **Permanently restricted funds reflect reserves required to For a full list of our generous donors, volunteers, and partners, monitor lands annually, in perpetuity visit frlt.org/annual-report GRATITUDE Whether you're a member of FRLT, a volunteer, a partner organization, or a foundation, your support makes our work possible. You are helping to conserve more land, restore people’s relationship to land, and create a vital, sustainable organization.

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Raffealli Deb Whittaker Rayna Simpson ^John Raithel Gina Russo and Tim Bardsley David and Linda Sinclear Ronna Ramsey *Linda Beeson and Bill Rust Stephanie and Steven Singer Judy Rand Terri Rust Nancy and Jerry Sipe Norm and Anita Readdy Andy and Michelle Ryback *Jill Slocum Osha Reader Rich and Terri Rydell Dick and Jerry Smallwood Deborah Ann Reed Roya Sabri Charlotte Smith, Smith Nance Reed Sacramento Audubon Society Financial Services John and Amy Rehermann ^Casey and Lisa Safreno Allison J Smith Tom and Rae Ann Rehwald Kate Sapsford Edward and Mary Smith Russell and Beth Reid ^Tauni Sauvage and James and Christie Smith Ben Reidy Tom Latham Rosemarie Smith Janet and Leo Reihsen Susan Scarlett and Dave Truax ^Stephen Doyle Smith Bob and Cheryl Reinitz, Jim and Judy Schaber Steve Smith and Forest Stationers Dorothy and Ron Schafer Jill Heiney-Smith ^Resources Legacy Fund Fdn David Schaffer and Meghan Snow Zach Revene Pamela Howell Schaffer Jean Snuggs *^Ceci Reynolds Jack Schaffer Mavis Somers and Brad Smith ^John and Laura Reynolds Peggy and John Schmidt Bonnie and Dennis Joan and Ron Rhodes Norberta and Marvin Schmidt Sonnenburg For a full list of our donors, volunteers, and Thomas and Donna Rice *Suzi Schoensee Carol and Mark Sontag partners, visit frlt.org/annual-report Jeanne Rich Betsy Schramel ^Soren Spies Dave and Dink Rife LeeAnne Schramel Michael Spiess Young Bobcat Siblings © Doug Blesse Photography Sandra and John Ritchie Bob and Sue Schultz Cheryl and Philip Springfield Sharon Stafanson, Kathleen Tierney The Wilder Green Fund Three Sisters Guesthouse ^Tom and Rosemary Tisch ^Linda Wilder ACCOMPLISHING MORE ^Stamm Koechlein Family Fdn Margaret Tracy Jerry and Terry Williams Paul Stancheff Karen and Mike Traynor *Kent Williams all thanks to you *Stephanie Stathes Larry Trotter Sandy Thacker and ^John and Elaine Stebbins ^Gerry and Charlene Uenaka Eileen Williger Jay Stebley Steve and Tammy Ursenbach Joe and Bib Willis Jim Steele Dave and Pandora Valle *Leah Wills Jerry and Judith Steenhoven Kim and Rick Vasquez *Diane and Bill Wilson Jane and David Steidel *Vanessa Vasquez and ^Jenn and Marcel Wilson Bob and Denise Stein Greg Willard *Dennis and Janine Wolcott Julie Stempin *Burnell Vassar Mike Wolfe *^Adrienne Stenson and *Teri and Richard Vincent ^Clinton and Maria Wong Sandy's Circle Scott Davis *Theresia Visser Patricia Wong members Kim and Jonelle Stenson *Jennifer Vlahos Kessler Ann K. Wood sustain our work Randy and MaryAnn Stenson Martha Vlahos David and Lucinda Wood Alan and Gwyneth Stephenson Eileen Vohs *Carol Sheller and Tom Wood every month. ^Loretta and Jim Stephenson Nancy and John Wagner Roxanne Valladao and John Thank you! Lauren and Lawrence Bruce and Linda Walker Wooller Sternberg Rose Wanken Charles and Mary Workman Diane Stewart Richard and Barbara Wann Dan and Pat Wormington Rick and Inge Stock Richard and Julie Wann Karen and Jim Worthington Tom and Kay Stoever ^Paul and Susan Ward Will and Peggy Wright ^Colin Stokes and Cheri Prior Penne and Pierce Ward Ann Wynant Rory and Brenda Stoner Anne Elizabeth Warmington *Mike and Sally Yost Faith and Piers Strailey ^Terry and Kim Watson Rick and Cathy Young Kaarle Strailey Ford and Connemoira Webster Ronald and Caroline Young Kenneth and Leslie Streight Jim Webster ^Youth Outside Martin and Sandra Stuart ^The David and Sylvia Amy Yunis Raini Sugg and Steve Vallarino Weisz Fdn Jan Zabriskie ^Marti Sundeen Lydia and David Welch Dimitra Zalarvis-Chase, ^Sally and Ed Supplee Craig and Renee Weller DZC Archaeology Lauren Swezey Richard Wells Kara Zambricki Patricia Symons Nancy H. Wenninger Linda Zarzana ^Taggart Family Cody, Maija, and Eva West Dawit Zeleke Katie Tanner *^Louise West Paul Zwart Scott and Barbara Tanner Jim Westcott and Erika Tarabini Macarena Parra *indicates members of "Sandy's Circle," Jennifer Terhune Mike and Kathy Westervelt FRLT's monthly giving circle Bill and Mary Thauvette Mary Ann Weston ^indiates members of the "Vision Circle," Judith and Robert Thomas ^Kitty Whiteside FRLT's major donor circle Lorie Thomsen Bill and Sue Wickman Sandhill Crane © Andrew Wright/LightHawkPhoto GRATITUDE A Legacy that Lasts Forever

I want the Land Special thanks to our Land “ Legacy Circle members for Trust to continue helping to keep FRLT strong long after my life now and forever. so my grandkids can bring their This visionary group of land lovers have chosen to make grandkids here to protection of the Feather enjoy the beauty River Watershed part of their and magic of this legacy by planning to leave bequests to FRLT in their place and know wills or trusts. their grandparents made a difference Remembered in this lifetime. In 2019 and 2020 we said goodbye to two Land ” Legacy Circle members Clare Churchill whose deep passion and Land Legacy Circle Member love for the land will endure for generations to come: Sam Catalano and To learn more about ways to give to FRLT, visit Tony Linard. frlt.org/ways-to-give

Clare Churchill © Photo courtesy of Plumas Bank 2019-2020 In-kind Donors Gifts in honor of Polly Laurenson Ron McNay FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS American Valley Baking Fred and Judy Balderston Ahmad Moghaddas Bell Lane Baked Goods Bob and Janet Blesse Rob Posner together with you The Brewing Lair Sam and Betty Bonar Harry Reichstein G&B Welding Clare & Denny Churchill Bill Rose Greg Lopez Construction Laura and John Foster Nilda Scott KJ's Cleaning Service Foxes Joyce Scroggs Nils Lunder Michael Hardin Tom and Kate Shower Teresa Munson Mr. William Harnach Phil Simpson Nakoma Resort Gerald Johnson James and Glenda Stebley Deborah O'Grady Photography Patrick Kalfsbeek Jennifer Wilson Thank you! Pangaea Emmylou Meyers Scenic Root Ken and Marsha Roby 2019-2020 Volunteers Waganupa Brewing Tauni Sauvage Andrew Wright, Sequoia River Land Trust Will Anderson LightHawkPhoto Margi Stephenson Tracy Ball Brett Hall Robert Murray Tom Tisch Lance Barker Barney Harchis Ryan Murray Alma Jean Williams Jim Battagin Paul Hardy Jessica Nelson 2019-2020 Business Donors Your Great Work! Karen Beckwith Angela Hauner Dan Pargee Sadie Benny Tom Hayes Patrick A. Pickerell Platinum $1,000+ Gifts in memory of Bob Blesse Arlie Holland Patrick E. Pickerell Feather River Solar Electric Sorrell Bobrink David Leland Hyde Randy Pickerell and Feather River Sid and Hugh Arnold Ryan Burnett Sue Jackson PUSD Teachers Stoveworks Fred Balderston Linda Cayot Darrel Jury Ceci Reynolds Bix Blaufuss Carl Chavez Bill Keese Ken Roby Gold $500+ Bob Cobb Clare Churchill Frank Kite Jeff Rockholm Juniper Ridge LLC Richard Cochran Denny Churchill Karen Kleven Terri Rust Laima Danilovs Joe Crain Bill Knudsen Tauni Sauvage Silver $100+ Richard (Dick) Devore Ben Cunningham Betsy Kraemer Lisa Sedlacek Ada’s Place John Dike Jamie Cunningham Kim Kraul Adrienne Stenson American Valley Baking Ned Earl Trina Cunningham Daniel Kunches Faith Strailey Bella Luna Creative Catering Auralie and Wally Finch Scott Davis Brenda Lantow Piers Strailey Bodfish Bicycles and Auralie Jean Finch Suzanne Demartimprey Ron Logan Katie Tanner Quiet Mountain Sports John Frezise, a true admirer of Nancy Foote Ron Lunder Ryan Thoni Feather Financial Tax & the natural world Laura Foster Bob Marshall Tom Tisch Insurance Alicia Griffith John Foster Pat McCarthy Jesse Townsend JD Blesse Construction Don Holden FRC Environmental Studies Students Athena Miller Martinez Dave Valle The Murray Company Christian Francis Johnson Carla Hamilton Leslie Mink Rob Wade Plumas Bank Penelope J. Kearns JP Harrison Jim Moore Alan Willard Quincy Collective Coworking Walt Kraemer Sarah Gallagher Alan Morrison Alisha Wilson Riverside Rock Pauline Laurenson Kelby Gardiner Esa Morrison Adriana Uken OUR IMPACT made possible by you

Did you know that the Feather River Watershed is the largest watershed in the Sierra Nevada? By donating to FRLT, you are protecting a critical water source for over 27 million people, a home for a multitude 63,291 2,500 of rare and threatened wildlife acres conserved kids benefiting species, and beloved open space and recreation sites for all to enjoy. Please join us in ensuring these lands remain healthy and resilient today, and always. Give your gift in the enclosed envelope or visit our website: frlt.org/donate Thank you.

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