woods & waters FRIENDS OF KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 woods & waters letter from leadership . . . . 1

visitation . . . . 2 updates on the first pillar of our strategic plan

infrastructure . . . . 4 updates on the second pillar of our strategic plan

revitalization . . . . 6 updates on the third pillar of our strategic plan

happenings . . . . 8 photos and recaps from our annual events

gratitude . . . 11 thank yous to our donors

finances . . . 16 audited financial statements Dear Friends, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019 The year 2019 was a year of threes for the Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters and the national Barbara Bentley monument we support. Progress on the three pillars of our strategic plan: visitation, infrastructure, and Darron Collins revitalization. Early drafts of a paddling guide for the three rivers. Three years of Katahdin Woods and Jim Ditzel Waters National Monument. Eliza Donoghue Kim Elliman Terry Hill And in the making throughout 2019, was an acknowledgement that while the national monument's Don Hudson, Treasurer name calls out the woods and waters, there is a third superlative quality in the night skies above. Behind Lisa Horsch Clark the scenes, volunteers worked with our partners at Elliotsville Foundation, Inc. and the National Park Cathy Johnson Service to submit an application for an International Dark Sky Sanctuary to be designated at Katahdin Dan Kleban Woods and Waters National Monument. Now officially designated in 2020, we invite our visitors to Peter Knight come for the woods, waters, and skies. These are the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River and the Clint Linscott International Dark-Sky Association has recognized this special place as just the second of its kind in the Ken Olson National Park Service. Matt Polstein, Secretary Steve Richardson There are, of course, far more than three reasons to visit and support the national monument and in Simon Roosevelt Molly Ross, President 2019, we focused on asking our members why they care about this special place. Many see a unique Jeremy Sheaffer opportunity to study the effects of climate change in the northern hardwood forest. Many are inspired Lucas St. Clair by the potential for place-based education and opportunities afforded to youth of the region. Many Howard R. Whitcomb look to the landscape itself and are inspired by the woodland creatures and habitats protected now for generations to come. STAFF 2019 Andrew Bossie, Executive Director In this booklet, our first Annual Report for Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, we'll provide updates Meghan Cooper, Membership Coordinator on last year's work on the three pillars of our strategic plan: visitation, infrastructure, and revitalization. Sam Deeran, Deputy Director We invite you to visit www.friendsofkww.org/plan to read the full strategic plan, adopted in 2018. Libby Hotra, Administrative Assistant Kala Rush, Education Coordinator Thank you for all you did to make 2019 everything that it was and for your continued support as we look Diego Velasquez, Summer 2019 Fellow forward to fufilling our mission for the inspiration and enjoyment of all generations. The work of this Anna Piermattei, Summer 2019 Fellow organization is made possible through your time, talents, and treasures - three gifts that endure. Marie Caspard, Summer 2019 Fellow

Molly Ross, Board President Andrew Bossie, Executive Director

Cover photo: Grand Pitch falls on the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Opposite: Orin Falls on the Wassataquoik Stream.

1 visitation

The photos below represent a bar A visit to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument can be a singular experience. To ensure visitors have chart from a survey of members asking about their favorite activities in all four a safe, enjoyable, and memorable adventure, we've continued our work to help visitors connect to the landscape seasons. through recreation. 93% HIKE In 2019, we created visitation materials to match the interests of our community. For recreationists of all kinds, we worked with Map Adventures to update the Katahdin Woods and Waters Waterproof Trail Map. We posted a hand-drawn map of a seasonal snowshoe trail flagged by Katahdin Woods and Waters Volunteers-In-Parks. Recognizing the incredible habitat the monument provides for over 150 avian species, we released a Bird Checklist created by board member and birding aficionado Anita Mueller. In spring, as the rivers began to run wild with melted snow, we released early drafts of a new paddling guide so that canoers and kayakers could ground-truth maps and river descriptions. With the help of summer fellow Anna Piermattei, we published the first edition of the Dark Sky Guide for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

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2 Two new guides were published in 2019.

We also promoted visitation through our three annual events: Head North Ski Days, the Anniversary ond Rd & Old River Rd Junction Messer P

Celebration, and Stars Over Katahdin. Oxbow Picnic Area

At Head North Ski Days, we loaned free cross-country skiing and snowshoeing equipment for visitors to enjoy the trail network alongside the East Branch of the Penobscot River in the north end of the national monument.

Lunksoos Lean-to Wassataquoik Lean-to During the Anniversary Celebration in August, attendees chose between four "MonumentalLunksoos Experiences": a Boat Launch hike up Barnard Mountain, a hike up Deasey Mountain, a family hike, or a flintknapping demonstration with Penobscot Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Chris Sockalexis. Sandbank Stream Campsite Loop Rood Overlook at Mile 6.4 During Stars Over Katahdin, we led a history hike to Orin Falls and then worked with local astronomers and Annual Meteor tSidsh owers uadran 1st Edition, Sept 2019 y January - Q maaei, Design baym Soalma CDreeeartaivne Volunteers-In-Parks to showcase the magnificent dark skies above the KatahdinE arl Region. alter of P Early May - Eta Aqeuiadrsiids Text by Anna Pier t - Pers Photos by Jamie W .org Mid-Augus www.friendsooww Mid-December - Geminids (207) 808 - 0020 ortland ME 04112 PO Box 18177 P Throughout the year, our staff has been available to members and supporters to Thelpotal S oplanlar Ec liptrips.se As the park is in its early stages of development, and much of the infrastructure you might expect fromApril 8units, 2024 of the National Park Service is still to be developed, it always helps to put in some extra time planning. We're here to help you plan a trip that fits your interests. So, continuing on into 2020 and beyond, please feel free to reach out to our staff. 43% Kayak • 39% Leaf Peep • 28% Fish • 27% Mt. Bike • 24% Alpine Ski 17% Forage • 15% Winter Camp 54% PHOTOGRAPH 13% Trail Run • 9% Fat-tire bike 53% BIRDWATCH 52% CANOE 7% Snowmobile • 5% Ice Fish 4% Horseback Ride • 3% Hunt 46% STARGAZE

3 infrastructure

For those who have made the journey to the national monument, it's clear that this park doesn't look quite like other units of the National Park Service. It's part of the charm of the place. The park is remote, beautiful, and many visitor facilities are still being planned and developed. Outside the park's boundaries, the National Park Service and organizations in the gateway communities are providing orientation to visitors from local communities, Maine, New England, and beyond. To support the sustainable development and maintenance of infrastructure inside and outside the park, Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters funded a number of projects in 2019.

In the gateway communities of the national monument, we provided financial support to rent two visitor contact stations for the National Park Service, one at the Lumberman's Museum in Patten and one on Penobscot Avenue in Millinocket. Since early in the days of our partnership with the park service, we've provided rent-free office space and accommodations for the park staff at the "Patten House" in downtown Patten. In 2019, we completed renovations on that house, improving energy efficiency and making the office space ADA accessible. Within the park, we funded grading of the Loop Road, making the park's most popular driving route accessible to Priuses and pick-ups alike.

In the years to come, development and protection of the monument's natural and cultural resources will largely be guided by the National Park Service's Foundation Document and Management Framework. Throughout 2019, the park service hosted public meetings to gather input to draft a framework and seek feedback on that draft. Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters was an active participant and supporter of those meetings, providing food and refreshments and taking part in the discussions.

Above: the Baxter Youth Conservation Corps, the inaugural youth conservation corps in the national monument - read more about their work on page 6! Opposite: a well-loaded camper visits the Mile 6.4 Loop Road Overlook. 4

Over 1,500 students and 350 teachers took part in educational opportunities with the revitalization Katahdin Learning Project in 2019.

The year 2019 was a year of expansive growth for our revitalization efforts. Our principal youth program, the Katah- din Learning Project, serving K - 12 students of the Katahdin Region and beyond, grew by leaps and bounds! It was the first full year that the program had the full-time leadership and support of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Education Coordinator Kala Rush. The year included over 70 student experiences for youth, including place-based lessons on Leave No Trace, animal tracks, cross-country skiing, water quality testing, Donn Fendler, public lands, the dark skies, and local food. We hosted students and teachers from the gateway communities in the north and south, and from places farther afield like Lincoln, Mount Desert Island, and Portland, Maine.

We also worked to support the teachers of the Katahdin Region and beyond by coordinating professional development opportunities for educators to learn more about place-based education. Throughout the year, we hosted 11 professional development workshops. Over 30 educators joined us for Teacher Camp 2019, held at Lunksoos Camps.

One of the highlights of the year was made possible through a collaboration with Friends of Baxter State Park. We were proud to help coordinate the inaugural youth trail crew in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the Baxter Youth Conservation Corps! Katahdin Region students taking part in the crew worked in both Baxter State Park Above: educators taking part in Teacher Camp at Lunksoos and the national monument, strenghtening the connections between these two neighboring conservation lands. The Camp. Opposite: fall hikers corps redecked an old bridge over Katahdin Brook on the popular Orin Falls Trail. They also improved the viewshed at near Wassataquoik Lean-to. the Mile 6.4 Loop Road Overlook and cleared portions of the Barnard Mt Trail. It was an inspiration to see Katahdin Region youth making much needed infrastructure improvements to the national monument in their own backyards. 6 happenings HEAD NORTH SKI DAYS

Clockwise from top left: Katahdin High School students check out the north end on the map; Friends staff get stuck deep in the snowpack; visitors from the mid- coast check out skis; and local students gather by the north entrance kiosk.

Head North Ski Days 2019 featured deep, deep snow and brilliant sun for much of the week-plus event in March. Throughout the event, we rented free cross-country skiing and snowshoeing equipment to visitors and local students. The Katahdin Learning Project hosted over 250 local students who explored the north end of the national monument on skis and snowshoes. This event would not be possible without the support of Volunteers-In-Parks, Elliotsville Foundation Inc., and the Katahdin Gear Library at Millinocket Memorial Library. 8 3rd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Clockwise from top: the event by Katahdin Lake; Andrew Bossie awards Vicki Richardson; guests gather by the Maine Beer Company bar; John Meader shows off the region's night skies.

The 3rd Anniversary Celebration was our biggest bash yet! On a brilliant summer day, we hosted over 225 people at New England Outdoor Center outside Millinocket. Guests enjoyed day trips and demonstrations, food, a silent auction, a live auction, raffle, awards program, and night sky viewing. We were proud to award Vicki Richardson with Excellence in Volunteerism, Penobscot Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Chris Sockalexis with Outstanding Public Service, and Friends of Baxter State Park with Conservation Colleague. 9 STARS OVER KATAHDIN Clockwise from top left: Nancy Hathaway at the campfire chats; sharing stories of the stars; telescopes are set up before nightfall; observers gather around telescopes in red light.

At Stars Over Katahdin in late September, we were fortunate to have clear, wide-open skies above the Mile 6.4 Loop Road Overlook. Our campfire chats featured presentations from astronomers, storytellers, and enthusiasts from around the world! With nearly 100 people in attendance, it was the biggest Stars Over Katahdin we've hosted yet. It was a wonderful prologue to some exciting news in 2020. The event, which first took place in 2014, has been a big part of spreading awareness about the dark skies — paving the way for the national monument to be recognized as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary! 10 gratitude INDIVIDUAL DONORS $500-999 Marco Aliberti & Eliza Donoghue Anonymous (1) Ben & Dianna Emory, in honor of Roxanne Quimby $10,000+ Louise Chasse Bither & Dr. Mike Bither Bob & Gail Fanjoy Anonymous (1) Gretchen & Jerry Davis Sean Flaherty Barbara & Bill Bentley Katie Dumas & Logan Edwards Dan Dolgin & Loraine Gardner Gail Britton & Peter Knight Jay & Lynne Espy Carol Andreae & Jim Garland Cathy Houlihan & Bo Norris Johnathan Cyr & Gil Ferrer Anne & Jim Green Molly & Peter Ross Scotty Folger Marcy Crary & Tim Hall Joe Higdon & Ellen Sudow Carole & Ed Friedman Nancy & Tom Harrigan Donald Sussman Mike Boyson & Nancy Grant Elaine & Eric Hendrickson Mary Ellen Carter & Tim Gray Craig & Terry Hill $1,000-9,999 Kathleen Harper Dick & Sue Jagels Anonymous (2) Kyle Fair* & Blake Hayes John & Mary James Jane & Jay Baxter Ryan Hews Betty Jamison Sandy Brawders Phine Ewing & Don Hudson Jr Lillie & Ned Johnson Ann & Rick Bresnahan Ben & Cindy Isenhour Ruth & Wick Johnson John & Julie Hamre, in honor of Dan Sakura Anne & Randy Jackson Scott Kelley Joe Hanslip Dennis & Mei Marble Barbara Keppel Deb Henderson Susan Morris Thomas McArdle Beth & Dan Kleban Chip Newell Ann & Ric McKittrick Becky Layton-Bartovics Mark Anderson & Lorraine Ostergren Justin Burkhardt & David Morris Jonathan Lee Beth & Tony Owens David & Janice Newton Steve Barr & Martha Leggat Jon & Patricia Prescott Peter Roehrig The McDevitt Family Bruce & Kris Reid Ross Hill & Deborah Scharf Margot & Roger Milliken Sandi Burns & Tom Shafer Jeremy & Rani Sheaffer Jim & Lu Moulton Don & Nancy Smith Ann & David Simmons Bobbie & John Nau Matt Lemon & Nick Urbanek Paul Sisson Ken Olson Richard Hero & Jane Whitney Katie & Rick Sloan Chris Howard & Carey Pickard Steve Urkowitz & Callie Wronker Barbara & Craig Snapp Geoffrey Gratwick & Lucy Quimby Jerry Tone & Martha Wyckoff Mike Soukup Alex Beal & Brian Randall Aden & Nancy Sowell Sarah Rheault $250-499 Demetrios Karabetsos & Gary Stern Steve & Vicki Richardson Justin & Rachael Alfond Andrew Bossie & Gary Wagner Simon Roosevelt Nancy & Reinier Beeuwkes Jeff & Lisa Wahlstrom Tom DeMarco & Sally Smyth Louise & Robert Bowditch Peter Millard & Emily Wesson Lucas & Yemaya St. Clair Sandy & Sissy Buck Alix Sacknoff & Gary Winders Matt Polstein & Johanna Szillery Joseph Caruso Tony Kulik & Elaine Tucker Kathy & Steven Case $100-249 Tom Wolf, in honor of Barbara Bentley Jocelyn & Mark Cogen Anonymous (3) Linda & John Coleman Jen & Jesse Abbott Caroline & George Cooper Christopher & Elizabeth Anderson Richard Deeran Carol & Larry Aten Fred & Judy Degnan Jody & Todd Bachelder

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Christina Perkins Cindy & Jerry Stenehjem If we have omitted your name or if other Christine Manderson & Brian Peters Bill Stoner changes should be made, please contact us Chuck & Kirsten Piacentini Andrew Sullivan at (207) 808 - 0020 and we will correct your Lisa & Russ Pierce Joseph & Nancy Sullivan record immediately. Lisa Pohlmann Bruce & Debra Taylor 14 THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! FOUNDATIONS, BUSINESSES, and IN-KIND GIFTS ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS Volunteers were an integral part of the following Andrew Bossie & Gary Wagner committees, programs, and events. We're grateful 5 Lakes Lodge Angler's Pint to all those who have contributed to this meaningful Appalachian Mountain Club The Appalachian Trail Lodge and Cafe work for the benefit of Katahdin Woods and Waters Apple Inc. Barbara & Bill Bentley National Monument and the surrounding communities. Boothbay Brewery Ben & Kala Rush Coffee ME Up Bowlin Lodge & Cabins 3rd Anniversary Celebration Coplon Associates Candace McKellar Baxter Youth Conservation Corps Directors Philanthropy Fund of the Goldman Sachs Dan Sakura & Angela Kramer BikeMaine 2019 Philanthropy Fund Elliotsville Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Elliotsville Foundation, Inc. Epic Sports Development Committee Ellis Family Market Frenchies' Natural Products Executive Committee Emerald Builders Gerald McAvoy Fiddlers & Fiddleheads Festival Friends of Acadia Headlight Audio Visual, Inc. Finance Committee Katahdin Trust Jim & Persephone Ditzel Friends Volunteer Trail Day (the first!) L.L. Bean Ken Olson Governance Committee Lee Auto Malls L.L. Bean, Inc. Head North Ski Days Maine Beer Company Lucas & Yemaya St. Clair Katahdin Learning Project Maine Community Foundation Maine Beer Company Lands & Connectivity Committee Maine Woods Forever Maine Heritage Timber Mailing the Annual Appeal Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts Maine Sport Outfitters Program Committee Morning Glory Natural Foods Mainely Coffee, LLC National Park Foundation MaryAlice Mowry Want to become more involved in volunteering with National Parks Conservation Association Matagamon Wilderness Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters? Send us an email Natural Resources Council of Maine Memories of Maine Gallery at [email protected]! NBC Universal Media, LLC Millinocket Memorial Library North Light Gallery Moose Creek Signs The Northern Forest Center Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts OTTO Pizza Mt. Chase Lodge The Outdoor Foundation NEMO Equipment, Inc. Overhills Foundation New England Outdoor Center Patagonia Freeport Norman, Hanson, & DeTroy Patten Lumbermen's Museum North Light Gallery PUMA North America, Inc. Pamola Creative S.A. Hutnak & Associates, LLC Patagonia Freeport Shelburne Farms Resources Randy & Anne Jackson Shin Pond Village Roxanne Quimby VP Kelly Fund Scot & Marilyn Miller The Wilderness Society Sherman Wood Works, Inc. Youth Entrepreneurship Project Shin Pond Village

15 finances EXPENSES BREAKDOWN Statement of Financial Position - December 31, 2019

ASSETS 5.4% ($25,554) General & admin Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 301,263 3.9% ($18,334) Accounts receivable 34,720 Fundraising Total Current Assets 335,983

Property and Equipment Buildings 203,475 Equipment 3,827 207,302 90.7% ($429,034) Less accumulated depreciation 10,206 Program services Property and Equipment, Net 197,096

Other Assets Security deposit 675 Investments 9,968 Total Other Assets 10,643 COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS Total Assets $ 543,722

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 20.1% ($103,826) With donor restrictions Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 1,602 Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 25,916 Total Current Liabilities 27,518

Net Assets Without donor restrictions 412,378 With donor restrictions 103,826 79.9% ($412,378) Total Net Assets 516,204 Without donor restrictions

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 543,722

16 MISSION + STRATEGIC PLAN Statement of Activities - Year Ended December 31, 2019 The mission of Friends of Katahdin Without donor With donor Woods and Waters is to preserve and restrictions restrictions Total protect the outstanding natural beau- Revenue and Other Support ty, ecological vitality and distinctive Grants $ 148,845 $ 245,034 $ 393,879 cultural resources of Katahdin Woods Contributions 71,863 20,030 91,893 and Waters National Monument and Memberships 127,078 127,078 surrounding communities for the Events revenue less direct expenses of $12,908 38,907 38,907 inspiration and enjoyment of all Interest income 1,468 1,468 generations. Gain (loss) on investment (110) (62) (172) Other income 1,493 1,493 To learn more about our three-year Total Revenue and Other Support - Before strategic plan, adopted in 2018, visit Net Assets Released From Restriction 389,544 265,002 654,546 www.friendsofkww.org/plan

Net Assets Released From Restriction 290,524 (290,524) Satisfaction of time and purpose restrictions PHOTO CREDITS

Total Revenue and Other Support 680,068 (25,522) 654,546 Mark Picard from Moose Prints Gallery, Grand Pitch (front cov- Expenses er) and Katahdin in winter (back Program services 429,034 431,917 cover); Dennis Welsh, Orin Falls General and administrative 25,554 25,554 (table of contents); Andrew Fundraising 18,334 18,334 Hansen, bird on the tree (pg 3), Katahdin Total Expenses 472,922 472,922 from the Loop Road Overlook (pg 14); John Meader, stars at the Overlook (pg Change in Net Assets 207,146 (25,522) 181,624 3), and Nancy Hathaway (pg 10); Lucas St. Clair, camper at the Overlook (pg 4); Net Assets, Beginning of Year 205,232 129,348 334,580 Charlie Hudson, Anniversary photos (pg 9); Barbara Snapp, the Overlook at sunset Net Assets, End of Year $ 412,378 $ 103,826 $ 516,204 (pg 10); Craig Snapp, the group gathered at Stars Over Katahdin (pg 10); all oth- er photos were contributed by Friends Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters' audited financial statements were prepared by PGM, LLC. Complete copies of audited statements and the of Katahdin Woods & Waters staff Sam organization's 2019 Form 990 are available upon request. We are a nonprofit, tax Deeran and Kala Rush. exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 17 Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters PO Box 18177 Portland ME 04112

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