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Annual Report 2007 Annual Report O8.Qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 4 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 3 Annual Report 2007 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 4 “The world was not left to us by our parents. It was lent to us by our children.” - African Proverb 2 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 5 Dear Friends, For two decades, dedicated citizens from our local community have committed their time, skills, energy and financial Annual Report resources to conserving the scenic beauty and quality of January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 life in our treasured foothill, river and valley floor lands. Sequoia Riverlands Trust Today, we celebrate how much this vision has grown just 427 South Garden Street over the past several years—from 1,389 conserved acres in the year 2000 to 7,980 acres today. Visalia, California 93277 © 2004 SRT tel: 559.738.0211 fax: 559.622.9477 But numbers never tell the full story. Conserving this land has helped to ensure clean email: [email protected] drinking water, valuable farmland and rangeland, wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, and www.sequoiariverlands.org tax id: #77-0347417 places people can go to play and seek the comfort and wonders of nature. Through these conservation efforts, Sequoia Riverlands Trust has forged successful partnerships Board of Directors and approaches to achieving conservation goals. Farmers and ranchers, outdoor R. Scott Spear, President enthusiasts and scientists, developers and elected officials, conservation professionals Cliff Ronk, Vice President and volunteers, long-time donors and new friends—all of us are part of Sequoia Julie Allen, Secretary Riverlands Trust. Barbara Kidd, Treasurer Jill Cherneff Sequoia Riverlands Trust enjoyed a successful and exciting past year. With a growing Bill Christian John Colbert staff and board of directors, our capacity to tackle the unique challenges facing our Joe Cusenza region has increased. In addition to growing our staff, we have also expanded our Karol Aure Flynn land conservation efforts. In 2007 Sequoia Riverlands Trust began the first steps to Rob Hansen implementing a farmland conservation program, thanks to a planning grant from Terry Manning the California Farmland Conservancy. As a land trust based in the southern San Brian Newton Mike Olmos Joaquin Valley — home to some of the most productive agricultural land in the world — farmland conservation has always been part of our mission. Among other Advisors benefits, conserving this precious farmland ensures availability of the fresh, locally- Gordon Bergthold grown food we all love. We’re looking forward to partnering with farmers and all of Mike Chrisman the agricultural community to not just preserve the unique agricultural heritage of Charley Clouse the San Joaquin Valley, but to see it continue to thrive and grow. Dan Dooley Russell F. Hurley Looking forward, Sequoia Riverlands Trust faces new challenges and the need to: Jim C. Johnson Dennis R. Keller • Collaborate with others in the community to plan appropriately for growth Philip B. Laird that provides the best community services while conserving the best farmland Jane T. Olson and natural land; Ronald L. Olson • Steward a growing portfolio of thousands of acres of natural resources; Amy Pack • Educate local youth about the significance of our local natural and agricultural William C. Tweed lands; and • Strengthen and diversify partnerships and public support for conservation work. Staff Sopac McCarthy Mulholland, Executive Director Addressing these challenges will take action from all of us. I would like to thank all Jane Allen, Education Director & Volunteer Coordinator of Sequoia Riverlands Trust’s supporters, both in 2007 and throughout the years. With Hilary Dustin,Lead Land Steward your generous support and engagement, Sequoia Riverlands Trust can continue to Nathan Higgins, Land Steward fulfill its mission of conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Shawn McDonald, Restoration Technician Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. Rita O’Brien, Information Technologist Amy Silveira, Development Director Sincerely, Erica Tootle, Communications Coordinator Frances Tweed, Executive Assistant Teri Van Huss, Director of Finance & Administration R. Scott Spear Cover photo: Hilary Dustin © 2007 President Inside cover photo: Ruth Dutton © 2008 3 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 6 SRT © 2005 SRT About Sequoia Riverlands Trust Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT), a community-based non-profit, is dedicated to conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. This region is blessed with unique and diverse habitats and species owing to dramatic elevation changes, rivers cascading from high in the Sierra and the seasonal extremes of our Mediterranean climate. The San Joaquin Valley and adjoining foothills also rank among the most productive agricultural regions in the world. We seek to encourage vibrant relationships among community, economy and nature so all of these systems may flourish. To this end we… …engage willing landowners in land protection, stewardship and conservation. …draw on the best available science to care for lands owned & managed by SRT. …foster awareness and understanding of our unique natural and agricultural heritage. …educate local youth and the community about the value of conservation. …showcase the results of effective conservation efforts. Conserved Lands Sequoia Riverlands Trust owns and manages seven nature preserves, protecting 4,566 acres: Blue Oak Ranch - 1,147 acres Features rolling blue oak woodland, chaparral and portions of Sycamore Creek and Dennison Creek, linking wildlife corridors to Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Park Dry Creek Preserve - 152 acres Restoration of this former gravel mine provides the first example of an ecologically-based aggregate mine reclamation in Tulare County and is home to Sequoia Riverlands Trust’s native plant nursery Jane Allen © 2007 4 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 7 Homer Ranch - 1,819 acres Features portions of Dry Creek, one of the largest remaining sycamore alluvial woodland communities in the world, and expansive blue oak woodlands James K. Herbert Wetland Prairie Preserve - 725 acres Conserves the greatest concentration of northern claypan vernal pool habitat in the southern San Joaquin Valley Kaweah Oaks Preserve - 324 acres Displays the largest protected example of valley oak riparian forest on the Kaweah River Delta Jane Allen © 2007 Lewis Hill Preserve - 110 acres Safeguards the rare and beautiful striped adobe lily (Fritillaria striata) and San Joaquin adobe sunburst (Pseudobahia peirsonii) Westside Preserve - 300 acres Protects alkali vernal pools in the proximity of Tulare Lake’s ancient shoreline, amid the convergence of several creeks, rivers and sloughs Through partnerships with dedicated landowners, voluntary conservation agreements protect 2,654 acres on 14 properties: • Five properties in Springville protect 1,799 acres of rolling blue oak woodland and sensitive riparian habitat along the North Fork of the Tule River • In partnership with the City of Porterville, a 7.3-acre property contains examples of the riparian forests and adjacent grasslands that were once typical of the Central Valley • Five properties in Three Rivers protect 411 acres of Kaweah River streamside habitat, wildlife corridors, the rare Kaweah brodiaea (Brodiaea insignis), and sweeping, scenic vistas • One property on Dry Creek safeguards 17 acres in the rare and unique sycamore alluvial woodland community Hilary Dustin © 2006 • A property near California Hot Springs protects 360 acres of blue oak woodland and streamside habitat along Tyler Creek, a significant tributary of Deer Creek • A property in Fresno County protects 60 acres of oak woodlands, natural stream courses, and native plant and wildlife habitat, including the threatened shrub tree anemone (Carpeteria californica) 5 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 8 Focus Area for Sequoia Riverlands Trust Conservation Efforts 6 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 9 Financial Statement for 2007 Assets Liabilities & Equity Cash & Operating Reserves $595,701 Current Liabilities $537,873 Accounts Receivable $72,910 Note Payable $905,443 Other Current Assets $20,114 Equity $11,607,326 Endowments $424,141 Total Liabilities & Equity $13,050,643 Fixed Assets $11,937,777 Total Assets $13,050,643 Support & Revenue Expenses Total Revenue $1,127,840 Total Expenses $1,073,871 Sequoia Riverlands Trust is a local, community-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. A copy of the latest financial statement and registration filed with the Registry of Charitable Trusts may be obtained by contacting the Sequoia Riverlands Trust office. Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Grant Support • Alcoa Foundation • The Nature Conservancy • California Resources Agency, California River Parkways • US Fish & Wildlife Service Grant Program • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service • Resources Legacy Fund Foundation, Preserving • USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Central Valley Project Wild California Improvement Act • Sierra Nevada-Cascade Conservation Grant Program 7 annual_report_O8.qxd 4/24/08 4:57 PM Page 10 SRT © 2006 SRT Above & Beyond Recognition Sequoia Riverlands Trust sincerely expresses appreciation and gratitude for the extraordinary contributions and assistance from the following individuals: • Jim and Gay Ver Steeg, for their persistence,
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