TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST

The Truckee Donner Land Trust preserves Summer Newsletter 2016 and protects scenic, historic, and recreational lands with high natural resource values in the Volume 47 greater Truckee Donner region, and manages recreational activities on these lands in a sustainable manner.

Updates on: Carpenter Valley; page 3 Van Norden Dam; page 6 Black Wall; page 8 A Thank You to our Donors; page 12

Carpenter Valley. Photo by Susan Johnson. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 2 From the board president

Dear Friends, This year is already proving to be a watershed year in the 25-year history of the Land Trust. We are in the midst of yet another high-profile campaign at Carpenter Valley that will result in the permanent con- servation of over 1,320 acres immediately contiguous to Tahoe Donner. This acquisi- tion will open up beautiful and pristine land for recreation and restoration that was not previously accessible to the public despite being immediately adjacent to a huge seg- ment of our population. Like campaigns before them, including Royal Gorge, Waddle Ranch Preserve, and Webber Lake, these large scale acquisitions are dependent upon The Brown family from left to right: Owen, Jeff, Wesley, Laura, and Anya. Photo by the engagement of the local community to Bob Cunningham. ensure not only the acquisition of the land, Board is similarly comprised of diverse and accom- but its long term care. plished individuals who dedicate considerable time Additionally, as we continue to have remarkable and energy to the Land Trust. Like the staff, we have success in conservation throughout the region, the recently expanded our Board to include profession- Land Trust finds itself as the steward of tens of thou- als with expertise overseeing specific elements of our sands of acres throughout the region that have been operation. preserved from development, and must immediately Finally, the Land Trust is nothing without you, the be monitored and cared for. We are in the process of donors and volunteers who keep us running. Without establishing long-term management and funding plans your passion and support, we would be unable to do that will help us restore and preserve the quality of our work. Thank you for your continued support - the land for future generations. However, the annual now and into the future. giving and membership program are critical to sustain- ing the Land Trust and meeting our operational and Most sincerely yours, stewardship commitments. While these initiatives are ambitious, the organi- zation remains focused on pursuing other conserva- tion projects aligned with our mission throughout the Jeff Brown region as opportunities arise. We are not risk-averse in Board President wading into challenging or competitive acquisitions. The Board will continue to direct staff to aggressively seek to conserve land in perpetuity that enhances the environment and our enjoyment of this great area. The Land Trust is run by a staff of remarkable and talented individuals who share a passion for our mis- sion. While still a lean and nimble team, the staff has grown and evolved in recent months to ensure that every opportunity is handled with skill and care. Our Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 3 Carpenter Valley

Carpenter Valley is one of the least known and most spectacular places in the northern Sierra Nevada. Tucked in the folds of the Sierra, immediately north of “Carpenter Valley is one of the most exquisite Tahoe Donner and Euer Valley, Carpenter Valley has been in and pristine valleys in the northern sierra. private ownership since dairyman William Carpenter and What luck that we still have a chance to his wife Julia settled there in the 19th century. While de- scendants of the original settlers still own upper Carpenter conserve it! We hope that everyone who Valley, the Land Trust is now working with The Nature cares about conserving the amazing natural Conservancy and the Northern Sierra Partnership to raise landscapes around Truckee will help. The the $10.4 million needed to purchase the eastern end of the Valley and protect its extraordinary natural values for future clock is ticking. We need to raise another generations. $3 million in private contributions over the next First identified as a priority for protection in The 12 months to preserve this incredible property Nature Conservancy’s Sierra Nevada Ecoregional Assessment (1999), Carpenter Valley is one of the healthiest meadows in forever. To find out how you can help, please the northern Sierra. The valley supports many native birds, contact Kathy at [email protected] or including the threatened willow flycatcher. The valley’s Elliott at [email protected].” high water table and extensive willow shrubs, rushes, and sedges provide excellent nesting habitat for this State listed bird. The landscape also supports a wealth of other bird and – Lucy Blake, President animal species, from northern goshawk to bald eagle, mule Northern Sierra Partnership deer, mountain lion, and black bear. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 4 Carpenter Valley

My introduction to Carpenter Valley was in 2002. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) had just finished an inventory and study of the northern Sierra’s natural resources. Carpenter Valley was listed as a “Portfolio Site,” a place of extraordinary biodiversity and importance. Jim Gaither, at the time the Chief Ecologist for TNC, and I were given permission by the late Jim McClatchy, one of the owners and a member of the famous newspaper family, to visit the Early morning mist lifts from lower Carpenter Valley. Photo by Sam Okamoto. property. Like a lot of folks, I had no Given its size, healthy geomorphic condition and hydrologic re- idea this hidden valley even existed. gime, Carpenter Valley retains a large quantity of spring runoff, releasing It was like stumbling into Shangri-La. clean, cold water back into the watercourse throughout the summer, We walked through hip high grasses, which in turn sustains high quality aquatic habitat in Prosser Creek and the Truckee River. It is, in short, an example of how a subalpine Sierra admired wildflowers, the Sierra Crest meadow should work. Federal and state officials have identified the to the west, and crawled on our bellies North Fork of Prosser Creek that bisects the meadow as ideal for the re- to the edge of Prosser Creek so as not covery of native Lahontan cutthroat trout. These federally threatened fish to scare the huge trout we observed. have been documented in the creek as recently as the late 80s and may still be present. “What do you think?” Jim asked me. The protection of this property is a key part of a larger conservation effort in the middle Truckee River basin. This basin includes the Little “It should be a National Park,” I Truckee River and Prosser Creeks, two of the largest tributaries to the replied. Truckee River. The Nature Conservancy, Northern Sierra Partnership, The Trust for Public Land, and the Land Trust are in the process of protecting Carpenter Valley may not be a over 17,000 acres in the watershed. National Park anytime soon, but in “A lot of attention is being paid by conservationists in the Truckee 2017, lower Carpenter Valley will final- region,” said Jeff Brown, the Land Trust’s Board President. Other protected properties include Webber Falls immediately down- ly be open for the public to discover its stream from Webber Lake, as well as Perazzo Meadows, Independence splendor, just as Jim and I were lucky Lake Preserve, Webber Peak, Lake of the Woods, and Cold Stream enough to do 14 years ago. Meadow. All of these properties have significant conservation values, but when assembled together, they make a big dent in protecting an – Perry Norris, Executive Director entire watershed. The project also augments the Land Trust’s portfolio of Truckee Donner Land Trust protecting meadows and headwater properties, increasingly important as California weathers its fourth year of drought. After the Land Trust purchases the property, it will own and manage it for the foreseeable future, working with public and private partners to restore and enhance the meadow’s functions and open the gate for pubic enjoyment for the first time since the property was settled in the late 1800s. The southern-most portion of the property, which includes Crabtree Canyon, is owned and managed by Tahoe Donner, with further protection ensured by a permanent conservation easement held by the Land Trust. New summer trails and Nordic trails will be open next year in Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 5 Acquisition

Crabtree Canyon. Tahoe Donner is a great partner and contributor to the success of this important project. We invite you to connect with the campaign for Carpenter Valley to- day by joining a docent-led tour, hosting an event, or making your own Carpenter Valley financial contribution. Docent Tours The Land Trust invites you out to see How You Can Help what all the excitement is about with The Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and the Northern our latest project. Join us for a docent Sierra Partnership are now in the throes of raising the $10.4 mil- led tour of Carpenter Valley on the lion needed to buy lower Carpenter Valley and steward it for the long-term. We anticipate that approximately 50% of the funding following dates: will be from public agencies and the balance from private donors. th th Gifts of cash or stock are welcome and may be pledged over a June 11 and June 26 st period of two years. Thanks to the leadership of several individu- July 23 and July 31 als, all private donations to the Campaign to Conserve Carpenter August 13th and August 21st Valley of $10,000 or more will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, until we reach our private fundraising goal of $5 million. In addition, Tours leave at 9 a.m. Call or email all donors of $10,000 or more will receive a signed, limited edi- K.V. to sign up and for more details: tion poster of Carpenter Valley designed by nationally renowned graphic artist Michael Schwab, and will have their names included [email protected], 530-582-4711, on a bronze plaque mounted on a boulder in Carpenter Valley. ext. 100. To find out how you can help protect Carpenter Valley, please contact Kathy Englar at [email protected] or See our other 530-582-4711 ext. 104. events on pages Thank you, in advance, for your truly critical 24-26. support.

A corn lily in bloom next to one of Carpenter Valley’s many springs. Photo by Tony Mendoza. Read more about Tahoe Donner’s work with the Land Trust protecting open space on page 30. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 6 Van Norden Dam Modifications

approximately 25 years. Water cannot be stored in the interim. “The Land Trust’s Board carefully considered the op- tion of applying for and buying water rights for an artificial pond. After reviewing the science and estimated cost, we concluded that the pond option provided no conservation gain and would be a poor investment of our donors’ money,” said Jim Hoelter of the Land Trust’s Board. In November 2015, the Land Trust drained the reservoir under direction from the SWRCB, implementing Governor Brown’s emergency drought proclamation. The Land Trust will be lowering the dam’s spillway, removing it from the State’s jurisdiction, and placing it in a Federal low-hazard classification. Lowering the dam spillway will also lessen water storage to a level below the need to secure an appropriated water right. There are two design options being considered for the newly lowered spillway. One is simply to notch the spillway and cover it with concrete. This option, while less expen- sive, may prove infeasible given the age and decrepit nature of existing materials. The second option is a boulder-grade control structure that is more aesthetic, mimicking a series of natural riffles and plunge pools but is considerably more expensive. Both options are being considered under the Van Norden Dam is in disrepair and is considered an illegal dam by the State. California Environmental Quality Act, which will occur this The Land Trust will lower the spillway height, removing it from the State’s year. Construction will likely commence in the fall of 2017. jurisdiction, and placing it into a low-hazard classification according to Federal guidelines. Photo by Lori Carpenter. Van Norden Meadow When the Truckee Donner Land Trust purchased the Royal Gorge and Van Norden Meadow properties, it know- Restoration ingly inherited two significant problems: an illegal dam In the near future, the Tahoe National Forest will own illegally impounding the State’s water. and steward Van Norden Meadow. In partnership with the The dam is over 100 years old and in poor condi- South Yuba River Citizen’s League, the United States Forest tion. In 2013, the California Division of Safety of Dams Service will restore this important but badly degraded concluded that the dam is unsafe and would need to be meadow. rebuilt, lowered, or removed due to problems with seepage Channelization of the South Yuba River and its tributar- and cracks, not being keyed into bedrock, and located in a ies, combined with the large fluctuations in the height of the potentially seismically active area. Modifications were made reservoir, has left large portions of the meadow impaired and to the spillway in 1976 and 1983. The prohibitive costs of too dry to naturally function. Currently, the creeks and river repairs and challenges with securing the necessary water flow in incised channels well below the root structures of rights have discouraged prior owners and the Land Trust many of the meadow plants. The damage can be easily seen from restoring the dam. in spring by walking along the river. Water weeps off of the In California, the adage “whiskey’s for drinking and wa- cut banks and rushes downriver as opposed to staying in ter’s for fighting” is true. Water rights are a complicated and the meadow. The goal of the restoration is to raise the water charged issue. The Land Trust does know that an applica- table, re-creating areas that hold water well into the summer. tion for water rights is expensive, certainly likely to be con- These wet areas will be a boon to native plants and animals. tested, and unlikely to be granted. The South Yuba River is The Tahoe National Forest has nationally recognized fully appropriated between the period of June 15 to October expertise and experience restoring Sierra meadows, includ- 31 each year. The time to get a permit, given the State ing restorations at Perazzo Meadows, Dry Creek Meadow, Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) history is Merrill Valley, and Lower Davies Creek. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 7 Meet our partner Lucy Blake, President, Northern Sierra Partnership What do you view as NSP’s most important work in the northern Sierra? a) Mobilizing the private and public resources to con- serve this incredible region while we still have the chance. b) Facilitating the collaboration of our partners. c) Thinking out of the box about new ways to get the work done. What are the most pressing threats to the Sierra? High demand for mountain homes juxtaposed with insuf- Lucy Blake, President, Northern Sierra Partnership ficient commitment to protecting the natural systems that sustain life on Earth. Also climate change, which demands we accelerate the restoration of our forests. What is the Northern Sierra Partnership (NSP)? What role does NSP play in the northern The Northern Sierra Partnership was launched in 2007 Sierra besides land protection? to accelerate our partners’ efforts to conserve large, con- NSP is an extension of our partners and, as such, their nected landscapes across the northern Sierra, for people, and work is our work. Our goal is to conserve, restore, and expand for wildlife. Our five partners, including the Truckee Donner opportunities to enjoy the northern Sierra. Over the past eight Land Trust, knew that we needed to pick up the pace if we years, in addition to meeting the conservation targets outlined were to succeed in protecting this incredible region. Since above, we’ve worked with our partners to restore four meadows, then, we’ve worked with private landowners and public 3.7 miles of streams, and 1,175 acres of forest, improving water agencies to conserve over 52,000 acres across the Sierra, quality and quantity, and reducing the risk of high-intensity from Martis Valley to Royal Gorge, Independence Lake wildfires. We’ve also helped to build over 36 miles of trails, 15 Preserve and Sierra Valley. We hope to more than double trailheads, 18 informational kiosks, 15 picnic areas, and a bird- that number over the next 2-3 years. The secret to our suc- viewing platform. cess is collaboration, focus, and the unparalleled dedication of our supporters. They know we need to act now to protect the large landscapes of the Sierra, and they are stepping up How do land trusts like the Truckee to help us meet the challenge. Donner Land Trust help NSP? The Truckee Donner Land Trust and the Feather River Land What makes the protection of the Trust are indispensible to the success of our campaign, now and Sierra critical to the state of in the future. When we put together our Strategic Plan, our local partners brought their in-depth knowledge of the area to the task California? of targeting properties for conservation. They have landowner The Sierra Nevada is the source of over 60% of contacts and their ears to the ground, helping us to antici- California’s fresh water and the primary source of water for pate and seize opportunities. And they have a commitment to northern Nevada. The spectacular natural landscapes of stewarding these lands in the public interest, for decades - even the Sierra support extraordinary flora and fauna, from giant centuries - to come. sequoia to Sierra bighorn sheep. The region is also a mecca for visitors from the world over, who come to California to experience Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and wander the byways of the Sierra Nevada. Finally, the Sierra Learn more about the is a place of joy and personal renewal in our hectic modern lives. Whether we live here or visit on weekends, the Sierra Northern Sierra Partnership sustains us in so many ways. by visiting www.northernsierrapartnership.org. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 8

Grassroots campaign to save donner climbing fantastically successful The Truckee Donner Land Trust, in partnership with The climbing community and partners banded together, the Access Fund, a national climbing organization, is and in just seven months raised over $300,000 to purchase pleased to announce the acquisition and protection of a the property. A group of local climbers led the grassroots significant group of climbing areas on Donner Summit, fundraising effort, and both Planet Granite and Touchstone just west of Truckee. The victory came only months after Climbing gyms played a critical role encouraging their launching the Save Donner Climbing Forever fundraising members to match their donations. Hundreds of climbers campaign. nationwide and local residents donated to protect the climb- At the heart of the acquisition is the historic 400-foot ing resource while athletes gave slideshows at local venues. Black Wall that stands guard on the eastern flanks of Donner Outdoor companies donated gear for auctions and raffle Summit. Also included are smaller crags known as the prizes. Peanut Gallery and Road Cut. The acquisition also protects “We are proud and delighted to have joined with our the access trails to the popular Space Wall and Stealth Wall. members and the climbing community to help protect this “This is a great win for conservation and our commu- land for future generations of climbers to enjoy,” said Micky nity, but an even bigger victory for climbing,” said longtime Lloyd, climber and founder of Planet Granite. “It is great to local climber, Hans Standteiner. see what we can all do when we rally around an important The climbing on Donner Summit is set amidst some of issue.” the most dramatic terrain in the Truckee-Tahoe region. The “The acquisition would not have happened without the world-class climbing features finely textured granite with amazing response of the climbing community,” said Brady deep chimneys, low-angle slabs, overhanging test pieces, Robinson, Access Fund Executive Director. “This will be a and splitter cracks. There are climbs for both experts and long-lasting partnership among the partners and the entire beginners alike. climbing community that came together.” “Now, residents, visitors, and climbers alike can cel- The Land Trust will own the 11.9-acre property, adding ebrate knowing this scenic landmark and these world-class it via a boundary line adjustment to the neighboring 55 climbing areas are permanently protected,” said Jeff Brown, acres of land it already holds in fee. Access Fund will main- the Land Trust’s Board President. tain a permanent conservation easement on the Black Wall Climbers have been scaling the walls on Donner property to back up the Land Trust’s long-term commitment Summit for over 50 years. But in 2013, the private landown- and ensure climbing access in perpetuity. ers expressed concerns about liability, putting access to the With support from local climbers, the Land Trust historic climbing area at risk. Local climbers, the Access and Access Fund will steward the area, work to minimize Fund, and the Land Trust reached out to the landowners, climber impacts, improve trails and trailheads, provide and after nearly a year of negotiations, they agreed to sell the informative signage, and protect nesting peregrine falcons property. in the area. The Land Trust has further plans to connect a multi-use, non-motorized recreational trail from Donner Lake to the climbing wall and up to the summit, attracting more visitors to support the local economy. “Next steps are trail planning, stewardship, and ad- ditional trailhead improvements here at Black Wall and the greater Donner Summit area,” said Gary Allan, local climber and Project Manager for the Save Donner Climbing Forever campaign. “Let’s keep this momentum going.” Read more about nesting peregrin falcons on page 30. Special thanks to the climbing community: Gary Allan Jim McCarthy Tommy Caldwell Dave Nettle Hans Florine Eric Perlman Max Jones Joe Sambataro Jimmy Hayden John and Sidney Scott Photo by Susan Johnson. Alex Honnold Han Standteiner Chris MacNamara Jim Zellers Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 9

Land deal locks in popular mountain trail access The land around one of the northern Sierra Nevada’s most popular trailheads has been taken off the market and conveyed to the Tahoe National Forest, thanks to the Truckee Donner Land Trust and The Trust for Public Land (TPL). For more than 15 years, the thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who used the Castle Valley trailhead were greeted by a “For Sale” sign offering the land for $7.5 million “FIRM”, with a phone number to call. To deter potential buyers, someone wrote a ‘1’ in front of the ‘7.’ But the Land Trust and TPL bought the property from its private owner for $2.1 million, far less than the sign’s figure, and sold it in the same escrow to the United States Forest Service (USFS) for the same price. The purchase of 412 acres protects the beginning of a well-used, year-round trail network that leads people to some of the most popular and easily accessed back- For more than 15 years, thousands of recreationalists who used the Castle country in the northern Sierra, including Castle Valley Valley trailhead were greeted by this sign. and Castle Peak, the Sierra Club’s Peter Grubb Hut, the Hole in the Ground Trail, and the Donner Lake Rim wildlife habitat for a number of species, and adds outstand- Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail Association said the acquisition ing recreational access and opportunity to the public.” will protect views and improve access to one of the most The project augments the Land Trust’s efforts to restore popular sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. the badly degraded Van Norden Meadow, the headwaters of “This is arguably the most popular trailhead in our cor- the South Yuba River. ner of the Sierra. The Land Trust looks forward to working The $2.1 million came from the Land and Water with the Forest Service to improve the visitor experience,” Conservation Fund (LWCF), the federal government’s main said Jeff Brown, the Land Trust’s Board President. source of money for land protection. Congress recently “The transaction is a great example of partnerships be- extended the program for three years. U.S. Senators Dianne tween nonprofits and governmental agencies. We can bring Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, both D-CA, supported the resources and money the USFS does not have to serve the Castle Valley funding as well as the LWCF reauthorization. public interest,” Brown added. “It is a great way to leverage The Land Trust and TPL are members of the Northern federal dollars with local dollars and stakeholders.” Sierra Partnership (NSP), a collaborative initiative to con- “Thanks to the work of many of our partners, we are serve, restore, and enhance the magnificent natural land- excited to add this portion of Castle Valley to the Tahoe scape of the northern Sierra Nevada, and build the founda- National Forest,” said Eli Ilano, Tahoe National Forest tion for sustainable rural prosperity. NSP has protected tens Deputy Supervisor. “This area contributes to the protec- of thousands of acres from Mt. Lassen to the Tahoe Basin. tion of the South Yuba River watershed, provides important Learn more here: www.northernsierrapartnership.org.

Thanks to our Generous Blackwall Grant Funders & Partners Not only does the Land Trust rely upon individual donors, Thanks to the businesses that hosted famous climbers for family foundations, and trusts to acquire critical open space as climbing presentations, slideshows, and fundraising events: opportunities arise, we greatly rely upon grant funders. Thanks Berkeley Ironworks to the generous grant funds provided by the following organ- California 89 izations, we were able to complete the Save Donner Summit Mountain Area Preservation Climbing campaign: Patagonia Reno The Conservation Alliance Planet Granite REI Tahoe Sports Hub Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation/Nature Fund Touchstone Climbing Gyms The Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Access Fund We hope you thank and support our American Alpine Club Vail Resorts EpicPromise partners in conservation! Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 10 The Land Trust celebrated 25 years! This past year, 2015, was a year of celebra- tion for the Land Trust’s many donors, partners, and its Board and staff. Last fall, over 250 guests whooped it up, celebrating 25 years of land con- servation and over 33,000 acres protected. Our 25th Year Celebration was held at the newly acquired Coppins Meadow at Webber Lake. A line-up of public and private officials spoke with passion and elation for the land Trust’s legacy. A feeling of awe filled Coppins Meadow as the celebration rolled into the early fall evening, and guests were delighted with a slew of free raffle prizes. The Land Trust was thrilled to see so many of our supporters there and sure missed those who couldn’t attend. We’ll see you again at our 30th!

Cheers and smiles all around. Photo by Susan Johnson. A special thanks to our event Sponsors: Support Squaw Valley Ski Corporation Conservation Vail Resorts Charitable Fund with a Donation Tahoe Mountain Resort Foundation of Stock Truckee Tahoe Airport District Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Donating stock or other securities to the Land Trust is a tax-efficient way to make a meaningful con- tribution to the Land Trust. These gifts may also help you to reduce your income and capital gains taxes, allowing you to make a larger gift at a lower cost. For these reasons, a gift of appreciated securities may be one of the best ways for you to support the Land Trust. Please consult your tax advisor for details and contact Kathy at A beaming Land Trust staff accepts special recognition from Darla Guenzler of the California [email protected], Council of Land Trusts. From left to right: Anne Chadwick, Board President; Kevin Starr, Stewardship Coordinator; John Svahn, Stewardship Director; Perry Norris, Executive Director; 530-582-4711, ext. 104 Ward Fansler, CFO; K.V. Van Lom, Director of Communications & Administration; Kellie for assistance. Wright, Director of Philanthropy. Photo by Susan Johnson. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 11

A special shout out to foundations and public funders The Land Trust could not accomplish its many acquisi- The Mellam Family Foundation tion, stewardship, trail, and restoration goals without the The Land Trust received a $10,000 grant to support the generous grant support it receives. A heartfelt thanks goes to acquisition of Carpenter Valley. Learn more about Carpenter the following organizations from the Land Trust: Valley on pages 3-5. Caltrans EEMP and the California Vail Resorts EpicPromise Natural Resources Agency The Land Trust received a $7,000 grant in support of our Thanks to a $590,000 Environmental Enhancement Donner Summit Trails & Recreation Program. Vail Resorts’ Mitigation Program grant from Caltrans and the California EpicPromise program continues to provide needed funds to Department of Natural Resources, for assisting with the fund- assist the Land Trust with important land acquisitions, and we ing for the 155-acre Coppins Meadows addition to the Webber truly appreciate their ongoing support of our work. The Land Lake acquisition. Trust is deeply grateful to Vail Resorts EpicPromise for its con- tinued service within our community and for providing funds National Fish & Wildlife Foundation critical to our work and the region’s many nonprofits. The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation made a grant of $250,000 toward the purchase of Coppins Meadow. Coppins Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Meadow was one of the last remaining developable parcels Thanks to the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation within the Little Truckee River watershed – the largest sub- for managing the second annual Give Back Tahoe Campaign basin in the Truckee River drainage. The Little Truckee River and for their expert facilitation of charitable donations in our watershed contains the largest complex of montane and subal- community. pine meadows in the Truckee basin. The Land Trust and other conservation groups are in the process of protecting more than The Access Fund 17,000 acres in the Little Truckee River watershed. The Access Fund granted the Land Trust $6,000 for the acquisition and stewardship of Black Wall. In addition to help- The Conservation Alliance ing with funding, the Access Fund partnered in the acquisi- The Conservation Alliance is a group of outdoor industry tion, providing expertise, and holds a conservation easement companies that disburses its collective annual membership on the property. For more information on Black Wall, please dues to grassroots environmental organizations. In 2015 the see pages 8 and 30. Alliance invested $40,000 in the acquisition of Black Wall. For more information on Black Wall, please see pages 8 and 30. American Alpine Club Thanks to the American Alpine Club for a donation of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) $3,500 for the acquisition of the Black Wall property. For New challenges arise as Donner Summit continues to gain more information on Black Wall, please see pages 8 and 30. popularity as a recreation destination. These include better management of parking, sanitation, and dispersed use of the backcountry. REI generously granted the Land Trust $20,000 to aid in the acquisition of Black Wall and planning for a new trail head and trails. For more information on Black Wall, please see pages 8 and 30. Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Thanks to the Andrew Sabin Foundation for a $10,000 grant. This grant helped fund the Black Wall acquisition. For more information on Black Wall, please see pages 8 and 30. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 12 Thank You to Our Donors The Land Trust and its partners gratefully acknowledge the many individuals, businesses, and foundations that made gifts to the Land Trust from January 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. These donors provide fundamental and annual support for the Land Trust’s mission. * Donors that have given 10 to 19 years ** Donors that have given 20 years or more

$1,000,000 or More Mellam Family Foundation * Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Tusher Ernest Tschannen Catherine Nason ** Mr. & Mrs. E.W. Barnholt Mr. Andre Henri Joseph & Mrs. Kristin Robert & Christine Wendin * $250,000 - $999,999 G. Pech Bill & Diane Zuendt California Natural Resources Agency - Planet Granite Belmont, LLC California Transportation Commission REI, Inc. $2,500 - $4,999 Mike P. Roudnev & Family American Alpine Club $50,000 - $249,999 Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation * Anonymous Jeff & Marsha Jellin Harry Tarbell III - Tarbell Family Thomas Ausfahl Mr. Jim Loughlin * Foundation John R. & Gina Biondi * Susan McClatchy * Carolyn Johnson & Rick Theis Dick & Carol Bourne Lucas & Elizabeth Pereira J. Thomas & M. Catherine Van Berkem * Sharon & John Brauman ** Sky View Foundation Northern Sierra Partnership Sue & Cliff Busby - Castle Peak Snow $25,000 - $49,999 Removal/Los Gatos Construction Cragmont Climbing Club Anonymous $5,000 - $9,999 Members of CRAGS The Conservation Alliance Anonymous John & Barbara Crary * The Overall Family Foundation Aufmuth Family Foundation * Francoise Beaufays & Luca de Alfaro The Trust for Public Land Ausfahl Family Fund Merle & Michael Fajans * Kenneth & Megan Wright Mr. & Mrs. E.W. Barnholt * The Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Pamela Polite & Dennis Fisco * $10,000 - $24,999 Foundation Mrs. Eleanor Hewlett Gimon ** The Access Fund Martin & Holly Bern * Mr. & Mrs. Peter Golze * Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Vivian & Bruce Euzent * Charles & Gail Greene - HUG Fund, Tom & Louise Burns ** Julie Thornton & Craig Falk Marin Community Foundation Crabb-Grasseschi Family Foundation * Dan & Monica Flynn * Geoffrey & Barbara Griffin Gordon & Carolyn Davidson * Mike & Sue Friedenbach * Kirby & Toni Hallenbeck Shanna O’Hare & John R. Davis * Russell & Deborah Godt Robert & Clair Hamner * Jeri Ann Smith & Tony Francis * Bill & Sara Jo Goerke * Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hartung * Drs. Sue Desmond-Hellman & Nick Hellman * Isaac & Renee Goff * Stormy Snively & David Hensley Jim & Denny Hoelter Family Partnership ** Daniel S. Haas Fund - Marin Robert & Mary Hery * Helene & Charles Linker * Community Foundation Tamara Sasaki & Zachary Hymanson Hamill Family Charitable Rod & Jonnie Jacobs * Fund - Bank of America Douglas Lacey & Cindy Silvani-Lacey * Charitable Gift Fund ** Gary & Carolyn Lawson Margaret Hand & John Ms. Suzanne Legallet * Hartog * Susan Ellis & Mark A. Linton * Mary ES Loomis Judy Mayorga ** Melinda E. Maxfield - Phil & Carolyn McIntyre * Maxfield Foundation at Ms. Alyce McNerney-Stanwood the Bessemer Trust Zaitlin-Nienberg Family Fund - Fidelity Mr. Frederick D. Minnes * Charitable Olander Family Seana Doherty & Perry Norris * Foundation Northstar California Resort Carol & Michael F. Barbara Lovero & Chris Ottenweller * Sabarese * Page Foundation * The Seelenfreund Family Dr. Andrew Pasternak, M.D., M.S. Fund - Silver Stage Center for Family Serene Lakes Prop Owners Medicine Assoc. William & Margaret Person * Mr. Ian Simmons Bruce Whittaker & Virginia Robbins Christopher & Edie Smith Scott Ryan - Ryan Group Architects * Art & Sue Scotland ** Mule deer from the Truckee-Loyalton deer herd. Photo by Susan Johnson. Jean Snuggs Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 13

Thank You to Our Donors Jan. 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016

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Mr. Tom Watson - Truckee River Dawn Alguard Frances Callahan Mrs. Georgia Bianchi Heald ** Associates * Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Anderson * Ed & Meg Candler Mr. & Mrs. Willie Hector * Katrine Watson - Chase Mrs. Ward Anderson * Mrs. & Mr. Kevin Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Hilary & Jan International * Anonymous Julie S. Carville Hedman Joan Wauters Tom & Jeanne Appelbaum Kathryn Chew Barb Henderson John Weir Betty Ariza Tommy Chheng Daniel Hennage Mrs. Carol & Col. William Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Ashcraft * Robert Coenen Mr. Gerald W. Herrick Welker * Mrs. Cynthia Atkin Elaine Coppernoll Mr. William C. Hersh Knute Anscomb & Peter Werbel * Michelle Au Sean Corcoran Dr. & Mrs. Milo Hewitt ** Mr. & Mrs. Jim Westphal * William Ball Charles Cornwall Susan Hida Mr. & Mrs. Morgan White * Jeffrey Barker Nancy & Fred Cotton Kern Hildebrand Mr. & Mrs. Robert White Mr. & Mrs. George Barnes * Debra Nicholson Craig Peter & Linda Hoch Michael Wickett Jackson & Karen Barney Amanda Croft Ms. Therese Iknoian & Mr. Larry & Margaret Williams Mrs. Joan Beahm * W. Bruce Culbertson * Michael Hodgson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wilson ** David & Louise Beesley Mrs. Diane Curtis * Lisa & Jan Holan Mary Jess Wilson Mr. Jack M. Beggs Merrilee Dadaos Laura, Ian & Eric Holl Marilee Wintz Don Bennett * Colin Davidson Maiya Holliday Mrs. Jane Witter * Anne Biagini * Emma L. Davis Mark Holmstrom Ms. Helen Wolfe Jon Bielik Rachel & Crash Davis Joseph Hopfield David & Sheila Woods * Roslyn & Arthur Bienenstock Eric Davis Vic & Kathy Hopner * Glenn & Leota Woods Mr. & Mrs. Stan Bienus * Matthew Delheimer The Howes Family Harry & Karen Wyeth Anonymous * Robin Denegri Mr. Miles Huber David Yee Ms. Lory Billeter * Paul Denzler Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hunter Aaron Zanto Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bixby Terence Dewane Carolos Hwa Linda Zarzana Carolisa Blesse Ms. Janice Didriksen Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hyatt ** Dr. Matthew & Mrs. Lauri Dr. Spencer & Mrs. Judy Mr. & Mrs. Howard Dienger Stephen Imai Zealear Bloch * Alice Tenscher Dunbar * Mr. & Mrs. Sebastyen Jackovics Corinne Ong & Dawit Zeleke Gary Boxeth Mr. & Mrs. John Echols * David Jaffe Bonnie & Jim Zellers * Bill Boyd William & Roxanne Edelen Ruth Johanson Michael Chaplin & Diane Zelman * Maureen & Rick Bragdon Anthony Edwards Scott Johns Lauren Ziegler Ifrane Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Dan Eggen ** Mr. & Mrs. Tom Johns Mr. Daniel J. Zimmerlin Randall Brown Melissa & Dominic Eisinger Ms. Liz Schindler Johnson Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect * Ed & Kathy Bubnis Desmond & Alison Elder David & Roberta Johnson Dung Bui Elizabeth & Matt Evans Morgan Jones $50 - $99 Mr. & Mrs. Russell Burgess Jeff & Maria Fahrner Dr. Jim & Mrs. Casey Kaneko Cara Abraham Matthew Burt Keith & Ginny Fogg * Claire Kaufman Duke & Sally Ackerman Mr. & Mrs. Dale Bush * Foothill Hikers Michael Kavanaugh William & Marilyn Forni Samantha Keh Marianne & James Franks Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Keyser James Gaffney Ki Kim Mr. & Mrs. JD Garcia Edgar & Joy Kimball Carole Kelsch & George Garcia Mary Knox Lisa Gee Kathryn Nyrop & Stephen & Matthew Gelso III Nicholas Koch Gary Giannini * Kim Kuehnert Gianfranco Giometti Karen Latorra Mr. & Mrs. Steve Andrea Laue Giondomenica Simon Le Parc Mary Gleim Mr. & Mrs. Justus Leachman Doris & Tom Gorin Carrie Levin Ben Grasseschi Mr. & Mrs. Dale Lindley * Drs. John & Deborah Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lippert * Greenspan ** Steve & Jodie Litster Thomas & Sandra Guldman Lydia Mendoza & Henry P. Max & Mary Gutierrez Jr. Little * Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hafer * Andrew & Beverly Littorno Virginia Haliwell Kenneth & Janet Long Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hamilton Paul Louden Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hannon * Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Lucia Emily Harris Mr. & Mrs. Charles Luckhardt * Mr. & Mrs. Dou Hartelt Chris MacIntosh Skier carving turns while heading to Donner Summit Canyon. Photo by Grant Barta. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 19

Thank You to Our Donors Jan. 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016

Paul Manangan Catherine Schnurrenberger Doug Yule Trevor Cornwell Mr. Robert Maples * Randy Diaz & Jack Schwartz Mrs. Nancy Zachariasen * Ms. Marilyn Crang * Mrs. Beverly Martin Kathleen Schwartz Johann Zaroli Michael Culhane Richard & Phyllis McConn Ms. Pamela Schwarz * John & Johanna Zee Robert K. & Patricia A. Dahl Douglas & Fredricka Ms. JoAnn Semas * Mrs. Mary Conroy & Mr. Gary Steve Day - Summit Drywall McGlashan * Ken & Barbara Serwin Zouzoulas * Jacob Dayley Michael McGunagle Mr. Albert T. Shaw Carole Dearholt Patrick & Kathie Mead Mr. Charles Shepperd Under $50 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Deaton - Alhouse- Gabriel Metzger Drs. Nancy Lazarus & David Susan Abeloe Deaton Management & Leasing Jonathan Meyerholz Siegel * Gary Allan Robin Delaney Sara Michie Mr. & Mrs. Michael Silvestri * Mr. Matthew R. Anderson Ms. Linda Della Mrs. Daniel Miller * Teresa Slevin Owen & Cathy Anderson- Peter DellaVecchia Mr. & Mrs. James Miller Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Smith Meyers Corinne DeLuca Mr. & Mrs. Paul Minor * Ms. Melissa Smith Emily Andrews Frank & Jennie Desmond * Eugene Mock Mr. & Mrs. Dale Smith Trish Ang Donald & Noel Dickey Crisler Moor Ryan Smith Anonymous Cathy Do Timothy Moreau Kurt & Susan Snover Kuno Anselm Sue Ann Donegan Dr. Robert Morrey Mr. & Mrs. Larry Soderman Lisa Bao Mr. & Mrs. William Dosch Ms. Nancee Murray Mrs. Kathy Spagnolo Andrew Becker Francesca Drake Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Nagao * Scott Sporn Sandra Bedient Hunter Dudley Ms. Margaret Nance John St. Germain Dick & Diane Behrle Marcus Duvoisin Michael & Colette Needham * Hans Standteiner Andrew Newman Kelsay Stanton Marian & Bob Nielsen Thomas Stargaard Mr. & Mrs. Carl Norum ** Mrs. Johanna Stek Ysbrand Nusse Kathleen H. Stephens Stephen D. O’Brien Victor Jew & Jacqueline Stoll Carl & Mary Anton Oldenburg Donovan Sweet Erik Olhoffer Tamarack of Sacramento Adriane Olson R. S. Tavenner Marcia Spector & Rodney Mr. & Mrs. William Tellman Omachi Leanna & Brad Thomas Carl & Helen Ondry * Clarence Thost Matthew Ouellette Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tobin Neil Patil Bette & Richard Treiman * Jeremy Perera Drs. Daniel & Janis Tuerk * Mike DeClement & Jennifer Richard & Elizabeth Tyree & Perga Family Michael Plapp Jenyth Gearhart Utchen Purple pestemon in Coppins Meadow. Photo by Fran Herbst. Tom & Peggy Prescott * Linnet Vacha Bruce & Trudy Presser Mr. Maxime Vaillant Antonina Belorusets Andrew & Louise Dyken Suzanne Pritchett Jennifer Van Fleet Alison Bermant Mr. & Mrs. John D. Edgcomb Steve & Leta Rabenstine Nelson Van Gundy Jerry Blackwill Mrs. John Edginton * Randor Radakovits James & Ellen Van Winkle Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bolinger Rob Eskridge Mrs. Carole Raisbeck Evor & Peri Vattuone * Jon & Helen Bond Robin Reese & Bill Fakes Marc Rayacich * Mike Vierow Nikita Borodikhin Ms. Judith Fasani Robert & Susan Reisfelt * Megan von Feldt Susan Collins & Edward Bower * Mr. & Mrs. David Fielding * Mr. David Reneau Ms. Lucia Wade Dylan Boyle Sandra Finegan Dr. & Mrs. Robert Richardson * John Wagner Jean Brooks James Fletter Dana & Joel Richnak Dan Warren Serin Bussell Stewart & Barbara Foreman Maximilian Richter Layton Wedgeworth Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Campbell The Schwartz Family Bob & Cheryl Riopel The Werner Family Betsy Carpenter * Foundation, Inc. Keith Ristinen Ed Wetherell Kristan Carver The Stephen Franks Family * River Ranch Lodge Thomas Wetherell Steve & Robin Cavagnolo Stephen Franz Gerald & Antoinette Rockwell Louise Wholey Thomas Chartrand Karyn Freested Vivian Nelson & Bill Roller * Seth Whynaucht Lydia Choy Nina Friedman Michael & Kathleen Roman * Mr. Howard Williams Laine Christman David Frissyn Patrick Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Worster Art Clark Susan Sabin & Jim Garrissere Mr. Bob Ryder * Mrs. LaVonne Wuertz * Ed & Edna Colloff Mr. Alan Gauld Rob Rynski Mr. John Wyatt Linda Conklin * Ken Geil Mr. & Mrs. James Sarrail Julie & Craig Wyreman Jessica Connolly Ms. Lisa Jay Gelfand * Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 20

Thank You to Our Donors Jan. 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016

Matt Gibely Mrs. Blanche Kerrigan John & Jeanni Meyer Colleen Slattery Howard Goldberg Gabriel Kiritz Timm Michaud Amazon Smile Mr. & Mrs. Michael Good Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Klein Natalie Miller Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Smith Mr. & Mrs. Peter Graf * Helmut & Undine Krauss * Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Miller Dr. Karen Smith Mr. & Mrs. James Gribble Jedidiah Kravitz Alan Miller David K. Smith Sandy & Bill Haley Richard & Sharon Kreutzen Mr. & Mrs. John & Judy Miller- Mr. Lawrence C. Smith Kelly Halpin Ms. Valerie Lambertson * Poremba Mr. Donald Snider ** Richard & Cheryl Harper * Adam Lee Janis & Jared Miyamoto Mills Del, Jane & Jennifer Frances & Ms. Babette Haueisen * Herbert Lee Barbara & Ed Montgomery Andrew Sniderman Robert Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Gary Leopold Garry & Kristi Morgan Darrel & Elaine Snyder * Dave Hays Mordy Levine Michael Morrison Christopher Spalding Ms. Patty Heck * Susan Marcus & Ross Libenson Jim Morrison * Mr. Peter Standish-Lee Thomas Heinrichs Wendy Seppi Light & Douglas Gregory Morrone Kevin Starr Susan Hellyer Light David E. & Yvonne M. Barbara E. Sullivan * Robert & Martha Helseth ** The Lodge at Tahoe Donner Newhouse Laurie Sweeney Cameron Hempstead Nicole, Steve, Roger, Michele, Vien Nguyen Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Taylor * Jerry Henderson Janet & Kenneth Long Norm Nicholls The Taylor Family David & Alison Hennig Celia Howe & Peggy Longo - Damien Nicodemi Mike & Liz Tebbutt Sandie Hersh Backstreet Framers Mr. Roger Nixon Lauren Thomasberger Mr. Bruce & Kristin Hewett Michael Lopez Ms. Corinne Oakes Lisa Allowitz- Thompson Anthony Ho Cayton & Isaac Lopez Paul & Mindy Oesterman - Lindsey Tjian Milton & Mary Hoever Daphne Lowe Donner Lake Inn Bed & John Topping Ray Holstead Timothy Lundgren Breakfast John-Mark Toth Ms. Kathleen L. Horan, M.D. Sheree & Richard Luttrell Mr. Bob Brown & Ms. Su-Moon Sarah Trebilcock * Shanna Hoversten Barbara Farrell & Bob Maddison Paik * Michael Trotter Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hudner ** Cody Mansell Thomas Paschos KV Van Lom Defne Peterson Justin Vandever James & Joy Phoenix * Georgia Veeh Benjamin Poirier Christina Vetter Mr. & Mrs. Bary Pollack * Ms. Jane Voss * Janice Polochko Carol Walsh Susannah Pratt Michael Warburton Benjamin Quinones Shannon Warner Jeffrey & Lavan Nancy & Steven Wasserman * Rassuchine * Linda & Glenn Wegner Aaron Ray Kay Whipp Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ellen McGlynn & Steve Wilbur Reuvekamp * Marty Williams Joanne & Kenneth Kristi Williams Richards Dr. Margo & Claude Williamson Matthew Cunha - Rigby Glee Willis * Mrs. Linda Rintala * Mr. Alan Wilmunder ** Mr. & Mrs. William Ms. Maral Wingo * Robberson * Mrs. Irene Winter Michael Roberts Dr. Norman Kahn & Diana Mr. & Mrs. Ripley Winyard * Robinett Ashley Wiseman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brian Wong Robinson * Colin Wood Schallenberger Ridge. Photo by Susan Johnson. Mr. & Mrs. Neil Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wood Dr. Heather Hudson Joshua Marcum Rodriguez Steven Wright Laura & Peter Hueber Ms. Kathlee Martin Wendy Rogers Matt Yamamoto Tom & Linda Hunter Neal & Virginia Martin Benjamin Rollin Nicole Yoblonski Rodolfo & Mary Jacuzzi * James Martin Aileene & Robert Roth Wallace Young Mr. Allen Jefferis Madelaine Martin Martin & Peggy Rubenstein Ms. C. Denise Ziganti * Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Jensen * Mr. Philip Matthews * Craig Russell Pavel Zryumov Barbara Jensen Betty & James T. McClaskey Peg Rutt ** David Johnson Mr. Robert McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Louis Salaber * We apologize for any Indigo Johnson Connor McCracken Larry Scritchfield errors in these acknow- David Jones Ms. Janet McMartin Robert Sheldon ledgements. Call us Mr. & Mrs. Norm Justesen * Mr. & Mrs. Reinhard Mechelke * Chase Shimmin at 530-582-4711 if you Linda & Greg Kannall Paul Metzker Mr. & Mrs. William Sims have any corrections. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 21 Special Tribute Gifts The Land Trust gratefully acknowledges the many individuals, businesses, and foundations that made gifts to the Land Trust in honor or in memory of a loved one from January 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. These gifts are a wonderful way to pay tribute to a person’s love of the Truckee Donner region. Gifts in honor of: Michael Sabarese Paul Kryska Brendan Allan SLPOA’s 50th Anniversary Bob Lambertson William & Trudy Ausfahl Lisa Conrad & Cruz Snover Jack Larsen Claire Briggs Benton Nicky Stenton Ann Lashbrook Annika, Conner & Tanner Burks Bill Thauvette Lassen “Our golden dog” Sam & Kara Caven Glenn Urban Henry R. Laughlin Emily Caveness Katie & Joe Veni Alvina Lyons Anne Chadwick Maral Wingo Ray & Pat Malaspina Kaia A. Chapman Peter, Knute, Tom E, Debbie, Carla, Judge John Marlo Kaia Chapman Thomas, Tim & Celia Bob Martin Stephen Christensen Bill Mayorga Jeff & Gwen Cole Donald C. McCormack Gifts in memory of: Edward McGowan Bob Beno & Erisa Coppernoll Gwen Alguard Keri R. Miller Hartley Family Larry & Marshall Bean Nick Moll Christopher Fowler & Family Emo Biagini Mom & Dad Frank Galli & Lisa Querimit Angela Booras Ken Moon Nick Gerrard Benjaman Brackett Sean Noonan Moylan Marshall Gordon Joel Brody My Father who took me to Webber Lake in Barbara Green Owen Brough the early 50’s. Dylan & Lana Greenberg William David Brown David Nason Tyler Greene Jacklyn Burchill Chris & Sherilyn Nelson Geoff Griffin Lorenz P. Caspar Albert Nugue Scott Growdon & Jill Zwgagerman & Amy Chamberlain Brian Osenni Mark & Martha Growden Mildred H. Chin Kenneth H. Paulin Matt Hanson Robert Clifford Oliver B. Peter Meg Seifert & The Headworkers Cokie Dean Potter Heather Patricia Crow Dr. Clifford C. Raisbeck, Jr. Hipcamp Betty Ann Devault Roberta Rei Mrs. Amy Hobbs-Sutter Gene Drake Ward Richard Larry Holmstrom Alice S. Duff Nancy P. Ritchey Nona Liang & Chris Hunt Bill Durl Janet Roudnev Maggie Hyl& Bill Edmiston Matt Rusanoff Sam Caven Kara Muraki Don Foreman Ellen Russell Rob Kautz’s Retirement Stephen Franks Ethel Sassenrath Christopher King Millicent Frederick Jack Scanlon Jr. Hannah & Maggie Krieg Mr. French Jim Sesser Monet Lane Richard T. French Jennifer Shaw Crosby Robert P. Lawrence Helen & Ken Girling Rena Smilkstein Steve & Tamara Lieberman Donna Gould Bob Snively Nancy Link William & Joy Hail Trish Strickl Dave & Marsha Lose Bill Hauck Mark “Sully” Sullivan Tom McCampbell Carl Heintze Mary Summers Garrett McCullough Paula Herzig Esther Marilou Svahn Rachel McCullough Suzy Himelstein Bryant Tan The Meyers Family Tim Holl John Michael Towey Nate Pelczar & David Moreno Adrian Howes Tim Treacy Thomas Morton Hadley Marie Hubbard Kathryn Ruth Jahnke Van Gundy Jesse Nichols Greg Jacobs Kathryn Van Gundy Jake & Torrey Palmer Ted Johanson Eleanor Claire Cramer Weir Point Blue Conservation Science Ms. Joanne Kershaw Edward J. Weller John Pope Patricia & Peter Kleis Alberta Wilmunder Michael B. Brown & Rosa Davis Bill & Lillian Kor&a Chris Woodward Max Rosenblum 1st Lt. Nathan Krissoff, USMC Katy Zirbel Laura & Mike Ryan Irving Krulevitch Izzy Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 22 Supporting our community 18th Annual Yuba River Cleanup Thanks From the Kids at Sagehen Last fall, the Land Trust was proud to sponsor the 18th Each year, 5th grade students from Truckee schools Annual Yuba River Cleanup with the South Yuba River come to the Sagehen Field Station to learn about the amaz- Citizen’s League (SYRCL). It was a record year in partici- ing biodiversity and natural history of the Northern Sierra. pation where 761 volunteers were marshalled to remove The Land Trust has provided scholarships for several years. 15,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from 80 miles of river, creek, and lake shoreline within the Yuba and Bear River watersheds. The Land Trust partnered with Donner Summit volunteers, the Donner Summit Area Association, and The Gateway Mountain Center to remove trash from Van Norden A much-appreciated thank you. Photo by Kathy Echols. Meadow and Castle Creek. Thanks to SYRCL and the Finally, Snow for High School PE volunteers for your Program Peter Mayfield and students from The Gateway annual care of our Mountain Center with a load of recyclables removed In 2012, the Land Trust donated cross-country ski gear watershed. from Van Norden Meadow. acquired with the Royal Gorge purchase, to Loyalton High School in Sierra County. Thanks to a great winter finally, and with additional donations by Glenn Jobe and Mountain Students Conduct Research at Hardware Truckee, the Loyalton High School PE programs Van Norden Meadow now have a Nordic Ski Unit! Youth from all over Northern California studied biology and hydrology in Van Norden Meadow through programs of the Headwaters Science Institute and The Gateway Mountain Center.

Cheers from the LHS Nordic Ski Unit. Photo by Emily Lares.

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who seems to have everything? Give the gift of open space for all occasions. A special tribute gift is a thoughtful way to Truckee High School Students prepare to collect macro-invertebrates for study. Photo show your friends and family how much you care by Headwaters Science Institute. about them and the environment. Visit www.tdlandtrust.org and click on “Donate Now.” Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 23 Make the Most of your Thank You to our In-Kind Partners Visit to a Land Trust Alpenglow Sports Property Alpine Skills International Alta Group, Inc. The Land Trust’s website has a wealth of information to plan your visit to The Back Country any of our properties and to learn where you want to explore next! Go to www. tdlandtrust.org and click on Plan Your Visit on the main navigation bar. Lyn Barraza Phebe Bell & Billy McCullough Not only will you find our suggested outings, you will find Brian Biega information on Trails by Interest, such as: Black Diamond • Kid-friendly • Mountain Biking The Brewing Lair • Birding • Equestrian Tommy Caldwell • Wildflowers • Dog Friendly • Specialty Hikes • Easy Access California 89 • Winter Wonderlands DMB/Highlands Group, LLC Hans Florine Each recreation page has: David Galson • Acquisition background • Additional history Dave Hatchett • What to do there • Trail specifics • How to get there • Downloadable map Mark Hudon • A ‘cool factor’ about the property John Jackson • Other Land Trust properties in the area Max Jones La Sportiva Law Office of Thomas S. Archer, APC Mickey Lloyd Peter Mayfield Gabe Metzger Mountain Hardware and Sports Dave Nettle The North Face Dennis Pagones Patagonia, Reno Store Paul Hastings Eric Perlman Productions Pipe Works Planet Granite Red Truck REI Eric Sloan Tahoe Sports Hub Jim Thornburg Uncorked Truckee Vail Resorts Charitable Fund Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect

All of our Plan Your Visit pages have a downloadable map like this one. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 24 Trailbuilding update Another active year of trail construction and main- and an access trail in Billy Mack Canyon. The access tenance is in the works. In addition to removing fallen trail will connect the popular climbing areas of Black trees and completing maintenance on over 25 miles of Wall and Babylon Dome with a new trailhead at the existing trails, the Land Trust is opening a new trail, junction of Donner Pass Road and Billy Mack Canyon. completing another, beginning a third, and planning a fourth and fifth! The new trail opening this summer is located in Perazzo Meadows. This trail meanders along the Little 2016 Trailbuilding Truckee River and provides several river access points. From the river the trail ventures south to the Henness Dates: Pass Road and its terminus near the Mt. Lola Trail trail- head. The trail is accessed at the Land Trust’s Perazzo Trailbuilding is scheduled on Meadows picnic area. various properties throughout the sea- The Land Trust intends to complete the Walter and son. Dates may change. Be sure to check Esther Hewlett Royal Gorge Rim Trail by autumn. Some the Land Trust’s Facebook page or www. final tweaks in the design will utilize less ski trails, tdlandtrust.org/news-events for updates, replacing the ski trail segments with new single track. information, and trail building locations. This trail will have incredible views of Castle Peak, the Granite Chief Wilderness, the Royal Gorge, and will be Work time is typically 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. roughly 15 miles in length. Locations TBD: In partnership with the Truckee Trails Foundation, th construction will begin on the Elizabethtown Meadows • July 16 th Trail, a new trail linking Waddle Ranch Preserve with • August 20 the Northstar Drive traffic signal. En route, the trail • September 10th

will cross Middle and East Martis Creeks and beautiful Elizabethtown Meadows. To sign up and for more details email Lastly, Land Trust staff and volunteers will begin to [email protected]. design two new trails: A loop trail in Carpenter Valley

Stewardship update The Land Trust takes great pride in managing lands providing better access for future forestry. At Webber protected by acquisition and conservation easements. Lake the Land Trust plans to complete a Timber Most of the previous owners of acquired Land Trust Management Plan to allow for future forest fuels man- properties took great care of their land. The Land Trust agement and continue to reduce the number of dead brings knowledge and field expertise to further improve and drought-stricken lodglepole pines. the properties by working with partners to restore wa- The Land Trust is also pleased to announce that the tercourses damaged by legacy uses, thinning forests to peregrine falcons are back at Black Wall! These territo- restore a more natural population of trees, and develop- rial raptors have again chosen to nest at the popular ing recreation opportunities that balance the protec- rock climbing site. Staff and volunteers from the local tion of open space with the public’s enjoyment of the climbing community are monitoring the nest site and property. temporarily closing climbing routes to protect the nest. In 2016, the Land Trust will continue to manage See page 30. forests on the Royal Gorge and Webber Lake properties. The Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC) This includes the continued reduction of wildfire fuels plans to continue restoration of Perazzo Meadows on on the Royal Gorge property by selectively thinning a portion of the meadows owned by the Land Trust. trees, and the replacement of several damaged culverts Planning and permitting is underway in Sierra County. through which tributary creeks to Serene Lakes flow In addition, the TRWC will begin restoration of several underneath access roads. The new culverts will reduce reaches of Middle Martis Creek on Waddle Ranch sedimentation and head cuts in the creeks while Preserve and Elizabethtown Meadows. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 25 Trailbuilding update Save the date - 2016 Events River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Trails & Vistas. Art in Nature Hikes. Benefit Dinner September 10th, Spooner Lake Hike, rd North Canyon Trail June 23 , 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. River Ranch Lodge and Restaurant will donate 30 September 18th, Donner Summit Hike, percent of your total food bill to the Land Trust with its gen- Donner Ski Ranch erous Dining for Charity program. The Dining for Charity Trails & Vistas Art Hikes will be offered at two loca- program is not valid with other discount/promotions. Be tions this year, collaborating with over 30 artists to create sure to tell the reservationist you are dining for the Truckee impermanent environmental art and music installations that Donner Land Trust. At Highway 89 and Alpine Meadows re-envision the viewers relationship with nature. Both art Road. Reservations: 530-583-4264. hikes feature storytelling, visual and performance art, dance and live music along a three mile Art Hike for people of all ages. For tickets: www.trailsandvistas.org.

Riverside dining at lovely River Ranch. Photo courtesy of River Ranch.

Trails & Vistas Cultural Land Tours* – NEW! Summer 2016 Cultural Land Tours are a new collaboration with Trails & Vistas and the Land Trust for extraordinary Stewardship update adventures combining art, history, and the environment. Great scenery, surprises, and music await hikers. Photo by Jeff Throughout the summer, groups will discover Land Engerbretson. Trust open space by visiting Waddle Ranch Preserve, Webber Lake/Lacy Meadows/Webber Lake Hotel, and Independence Lake Preserve for a guided tour with the Trails & Vistas World Concert Land Trust’s K.V. Van Lom. Each land tour will feature pro- featuring Todo Mundo tected open space along with a local painter working on-site to capture the beauty of the land. Paintings will be available September 10th, Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe to Land Trust members at auction with part of the proceeds Dig your toes into the sand and listen to the members going to the Land Trust. To learn more about each cultural of Todo Mundo blend a seductive Latin groove concocted tour and for tickets visit: www.trailsandvistas.org. from a blend of samba, rumba, Middle Eastern, and reggae styles into inventive performances that have entertained Carpenter Valley Docent Hikes concert goers across the globe since 2009. The San Diego, six member band, Todo Mundo, (All the World) features Summer 2016 music styles that will tantalize your spirit while enticing The Land Trust invites you out to see what all the your body to move to the beat. Opening acts include: the excitement is about with our latest project. Join us for a soulful blues of Peter Joseph Burtt, inspirational sounds of docent-led hike of Carpenter Valley on the following dates: Emily Tessmer, innovative jazz harpist Motoshi Kosako, and performance painting with Suzie Alexander, all performing June 11th July 31st on one of the most beautiful stages in the world. For tickets: June 26th August 13th www.trailsandvistas.org or www.laketahoeshakespeare.com. July 23rd August 21st

Hikes leave from the Alder Creek Trailhead at 9a.m. Call or write Marcella to sign up and for all the details: [email protected], 530-582-4711, ext. 106. Fifteen people max. Sorry no dogs. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 26

Save the date - 2016 Events cont. Truckee’s Historic Haunted Tour* October 13th & 14th

The Historic Haunted Tour is truly one of Truckee’s most popular, outlandish, and fascinating events. A cast of old-time characters will guide you on designated stops for a fun and spooky night you will never forget, offering a glimpse into Truckee’s rowdy and haunting past. For more information and tickets: www.truckeehistorytour.org. * This is a fundraiser for Trails & Vistas benefiting art in nature programs including school field trips “The Dreaming Tree” for local third grade students, commu- nity art hikes, and the Cultural Land Tours which is a new collaborative art and open space program with the Actors from Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour entertain and educate with spooky, heart-stopping, and downright scary stories from Land Trust. Truckee’s rugged past. Photo by Scott Thompson. Trailbuilding Dates - See page 24.

Create a Legacy of Open Space & Earn Income The northern Sierra Nevada is spectacular: meadows with wildflowers, mountain lakes and rivers, amazing wildlife, beautiful forests, soaring peaks and lush meadows. The Land Trust has preserved over 33,000 acres. But our work is not done. Many treasured landscapes still need to be protected and remain threatened. A planned gift – depending upon your situation – may reduce your current income taxes, reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes, and reduce your gift or estate tax. What is more, a planned gift may be structured to provide current income to you or your loved ones while still benefitting from a current tax deduction. To make a planned gift or bequest consult with your tax or legal advisor and contact Kathy Englar at 530-582-4711 ext. 104, [email protected]. If you have already planned to leave the Land Trust a legacy gift, please let us know so we can acknowledge your generosity. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 27

Meet our donors Mary Loomis It was cross-country skiing and the guaranteed opportunity to shovel huge quantities of beautiful snow that originally attracted us to Donner Summit nearly 40 years ago. Our cabin at Serene Lakes has been the family pivot point ever since. In decades past I did a lot of skiing at Royal Gorge and Castle Peak and biking on summit and Truckee roads, but now I mostly snowshoe and hike. Contributing to the Truckee Donner Land Trust is how I’ve chosen to help preserve this unique area.

Bill & Norma Markley Why did you join the Land Trust? Mary enjoying the views atop Mt. Judah. Over the years we have watched open spaces be gobbled up by golf courses, housing, vacation resorts, and other urban development. In each case, more and more animal habitat, open spaces, and historical sites are disappearing, leaving less places for people of all economic levels to have access to enjoy these natural places. We found the Land Trust to be about saving these places and allowing access to everyone forever. This aligns exactly with our values. What is your background? Growing up in the foothills of Amador County, Norma’s family spent weekends on family fishing and picnic trips. Bill grew up on a dairy in the Central Valley, and his family too, spent many a Sunday taking rides and family picnics in the great outdoors. Our home is in Sacramento. The Markley’s at the Kathy Polucha Kessler Memorial Picnic Area at Donner Summit Canyon overlooking How did you end up in Truckee? Donner Lake. After skiing one Saturday in 1974, we went to Donner Lake to visit a friend who had just moved there. We have always loved the Sierras and because of this visit, we got hooked on the area. Our love of hiking, ski- ing, kayaking, bicycling, geocaching, picnics, and investigating historical Buck for Open Space and anthropological sites, we learned, was all around us. During 1977, we built a small cabin at Donner Lake, subscribed to the local newspaper, and Partners Donate became more involved with all that the area had to offer. Our children, and now our grandchildren, consider this area an extension of their homes. a $1.00 Today Preserving open space in the greater How has the Land Trust’s mission to save open Truckee Donner region is simply good business. The Land Trust would like space for future generations touched you in a to thank the following conservation- personal way? minded businesses and their customers As a physical education teacher, Norma (due to grant money) was able and encourage you to give them your to bring a busload of inner city 8th grade students for several years to learn business. to ski and learn about some of the history in the area. Most of her students had never touched snow! In the spring, she would return with Bill in a The Lodge at Tahoe backup car carrying gear, tents, etc., and the students would hike at the summit, experience historical sites, beautiful views, have lessons in earth Donner science, and get to know about open spaces and the outdoor recreational resources available to them and their families! An added bonus was to Paco’s Bike and Ski watch these kids run to the water at Donner Lake only to realize just how cold melted snow is. There are many kids out there who need organizations Sierra Crest Dental, like the Land Trust to save our natural places. Robert Colpitts, DDS Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 28 SWaveebber the date L- 2016ake EUventspdate cont.

Weather permitting, Webber Lake will open to the public Memorial Day 2017 for camping and day use. Update on the Webber As a condition of the purchase from the Johnson family who had owned the property for over 100 years, the Land Trust agreed to continue Lake Hotel Restoration the lease of the private campground for five years. That lease expires at the end of this year. Given the brief, snowless period between the closing It’s exciting to provide an update on of the campground in October and the public opening in the spring, only the Webber Lake Hotel Restoration. This limited camping use will be offered in 2017. Day use and boat launching historic 1860s hotel, is the only hotel/ will be available. This summer, the Land Trust will undertake construction of a new stage stop still standing along Henness campground. A group camp and boat-in only camping are also in the Pass Road. The Henness Pass Road, which works. opened in 1849, was so popular a route Webber Lake has been an excellent fishing spot for decades. The over the Sierra that freight traveled in the Land Trust aspires to continue this legacy. As the lake and resort transition day and stagecoaches at night, once the from private to public, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will Comstock Lode was discovered in Virginia take over the management of the fishery. The State is currently preparing to stock the lake, likely with Lahontan cutthroat trout, beginning in 2017. City. In 2015, the Land Trust’s Board ap- proved funds for a Historic Structures Report, the guiding document for a restora- tion. The lead architect, Dennis Zirbel, who has done a number of historic restorations in Truckee, completed the report. We have now entered into PHASE II: Preparation, which requires engineering and permitting Thank You to our Partners work. Last summer, photographers document- ed historic sites throughout the Webber/ Lacey Meadows region with a former Webber Lake caretaker of 26 years who provided artifacts, photos, and great sto- ries. This is helping for set up of eventual exhibits. The Hotel has been well cared-for, These are the Docents of the South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport (the historic thanks to the Webber Lake Ranch manag- covered bridge on the South Yuba). Since 1995, many have taken the Henness Pass ers, and is in what the engineer describes field trip each year from Bridgeport to Verdi, stopping at dozens of markers along the way where stage stops once stood. It has always been the highlight of their Docent as “in no danger of falling over”. In the Training. Last October, they were able to visit the Webber Lake Hotel for the first time, future, the Land Trust hopes to brace the the only remaining hotel and stage stop on the Henness Pass Road to Virginia City. Hotel to make it structurally sound, and Here is the “over the moon” group! Photo by Chuck Simeca. to restore the front lobby and 1-2 sleeping rooms to time period. The lobby will con- tain exhibits of the hotels’ amazing history. If anyone would like to see the hotel, please contact K.V. at the Land Trust: [email protected], or call 530-582-4711, ext. 100. Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 29

Fond farewells and warm welcomes

The Land Trust’s Development Director of 11 years, We also said goodbye to beloved Board member, Bill Kellie Wright, has moved on to pursue new challenges. Thauvette. Bill served on the Board for 15 years, bringing Kellie started as our Membership Coordinator and worked his expertise to many Committees and as President. His her way up to Director of Development. Kellie is very ap- exemplary service will never be forgotten and will also be preciated and well known in our community, as well as with memorialized by creating “Bill’s Trail”, a trail beginning our many partners and donors. She led the helm for the behind his home and difficult job of ensuring our annual fundraising challenges connecting to others were met to keep our shop open and worked effectively on the Royal Gorge on many large-scale land acquisitions. She was a big part trail system at Donner of the Land Trust’s many recent successes. As we bid Kellie Summit. a fond farewell and best of luck, we welcome her replace- Finally, we’ve wel- ment, Kathy comed Mike Sabarese, Englar as our Kevin Mitchell, Jim Director of Hoelter, Chrissy Philanthropy. Earnhardt, and Brita Tryggvi to our Board and are so pleased to have their many skills Bill Thauvette. at our hand. Please learn more about our passionate and talented Board and staff by visiting Kellie Wright. www.tdlandandtrust.org/about-us. Thank You to our Partners

Access Fund Mellam Family Foundation Sierra College American Hiking Society Mountainside Partners Sierra County Bear Yuba Land Trust Morgan Family Foundation Sierra County Historical Society Bicyclists of Nevada County Mountain Area Preservation Sierra Nevada Alliance Bretthauer Management Inc. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Sierra Nevada Conservancy California Council of Land Trusts The Nature Conservancy Sierra Watch California Department of Fish & Game Nevada County South Yuba River Citizens League California Department of Transportation North Fork American River Alliance Sugar Bowl Ski Resort California Natural Resources Agency North Fork Association Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association California State Parks North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Tahoe Donner Association California Trails & Greenway Trust Northern Sierra Partnership Tahoe Donner Hiking Club California Wildlife Conservation Board Northstar California Tahoe Institute for Natural Science Climbing Resource Advocates for Greater Sacramento Pacific Crest Trail Association Tahoe Rim Trail Association Community Foundation of Western Nevada The Palisades Tahoe Trampers Donner Summit Area Association Patagonia Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Donner Summit Historical Society Placer County Town of Truckee Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Placer Land Trust Trails & Vistas Feather River Land Trust REI, Inc. Trout Unlimited Folsom-Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition Resources Law Group Truckee Chamber of Commerce The Gateway Mountain Center Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort Truckee-Donner Historical Society Gold Country Trails Council Sagehen Creek Field Station Truckee River Watershed Council GoodDirtyFun.org Save Van Norden Meadow Truckee Tahoe Airport District The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Ann Taylor Schwing Truckee Trails Foundation Lahontan Community Foundation Serene Lakes Property Owners Association The Trust for Public Land Land Trust Alliance Sierra Business Council United States Forest Service The Martis Fund Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council Vail Resorts EpicPromise Meadow Vista Trails Association Sierra Club Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 30

Seasonal climbing closure in effect on Donner Summit To protect nesting peregrine falcons, certain climbing routes on Donner Summit’s Black Wall are closed until mid- summer. Each year, volunteers with the Truckee Donner Land Trust and Access Fund monitor Donner Summit climbing areas for nesting raptors. A peregrine falcon nest with chicks has been located at the recently conserved Black Wall climbing area. Raptors are well known to nest in the area, and this year’s nest at Black Wall is in the grotto at the base of Rambo Crack in Cannibal Gully. The Land Trust, Access Fund and the Save Donner Climbing group are asking climbers and Closure signs are strategically placed at the approach. hikers to please respect a seasonal closure. Volunteers will monitor the nest and lift the closure Fortunately, climbers can choose from plenty of other when nesting activities have ceased for the year. The nest routes at Black Wall and elsewhere on Donner Summit. has two eggs, and the female was incubating, thus they may The 10-acre property features some of the most dramatic fledge by mid-July. The female appeared more high-strung terrain in the Truckee-Tahoe region, with stunning vistas than birds in recent years, and is possibly a new individual, and world-class climbing on finely textured granite. The so we are asking climbers and hikers to stay out of that climbing routes were established more than 50 years ago gully or line of sight. While hiking or climbing outside this and range from deep chimneys and low-angle slabs for be- closure buffer nearby, please avoid disturbance, keep noise ginners, to overhanging test pieces for experts, and splitter to a minimum, and use best judgment to gauge and mitigate cracks and sport routes for all skill levels. your impact. The Land Trust and the Access Fund raised over $300,000 toward the acquisition, stewardship, and addi- The following routes are closed until tional trailhead improvements on the 10-acre property and further notice: adjacent Land Trust land late last year, protecting the climb- Touch and Go, Hungover Hangover, Rat’s Tooth, Empty ing region in perpetuity. Sky, Rhythm Killer, Pinball Junkie, Inner Recess, Rambo Learn more about the Access Fund at www.access- Crack, Space Invaders, and Bourbon Street. fund.org.

Tahoe Donner Moves to Purchase Crabtree Canyon

Tahoe Donner Association has finalized an agreement acres of Carpenter Valley next year. This spectacular valley, with the Land Trust to move forward with the acquisition which has remained in private hands since the mid-19th of a 640-acre parcel of land located in Carpenter Valley and century, offers stunning views, rich habitat, and tremendous adjacent to Tahoe Donner’s existing 7,000-plus acres. recreation opportunities. Tahoe Donner will own and manage “This is a critical open space that is of great value to our the southern-most portion of the property, community, and we are pleased to work with Tahoe Donner which includes Crabtree Canyon and Association to help protect it”, says Perry Norris, the Land provides a gateway between Euer Valley Trust’s Executive Director. and Carpenter Valley. The Truckee “Tahoe Donner’s vision as a desirable mountain com- Donner Land Trust will hold a munity includes providing attractive and well-maintained permanent conservation easement facilities and amenities while maintaining accessible and to protect the property from healthy natural surroundings,” says Steve Miller, President development. The Land Trust of the Board of Tahoe Donner Association. “The acquisition is in contract to buy and of Crabtree Canyon parcel will also protect Tahoe Donner’s protect an additional 600 borders from future development.” Summer 2016 Newsletter Page 31 Business Partners contribute a cash donation each year, providing Take Care the Land Trust with the reliable annual funding we need to pursue campaign large-scale projects. Litter. Dog poop. Cigarette butts. Unsafe fires. Bear safety. Access Fund Aquatic invasive species. These are some of the issues impacting Adventure Maps, Inc the Truckee Tahoe region. The Lake Tahoe Outreach Committee unveiled the Take Care™ campaign in 2015 to help reduce these Adventures Cross-Country impacts and promote a more responsible use of our great outdoors. American Alpine Club The campaign was designed for use in outreach efforts by pub- Cabonas lic agencies, private businesses, and nonprofit organizations like Chase International the Land Trust. Aimed at residents and visitors, the campaign is a Conservation Alliance series of reminders that poke fun at the mistakes we all make when Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect we’re not paying attention. This year, the Land Trust ordered Take Care signage to place Donner Lake Property Owners Assoc at popular trails to remind people to not litter and to pack it out, Donner Lake Woods Homeowners including pet waste. Staff needs the help of people visiting Land Association Trust properties to maintain resource values and the visitation Echenique Construction experiences of others. Floyd Construction, Inc. Take Care was developed by the Lake Tahoe Outreach Gabbart & Woods Structural Engineers Committee, which is comprised of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Fund, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, UC Davis Tahoe GS Improvision Environmental Research Center, Tahoe Resource Conservation Hartley Appraisal Services District, and Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative. For more informa- High Country Construction tion, visit www.takecaretahoe.org. Integrated Environmental Restoration Services, Inc. Funding for Take Care was provided by Tahoe Fund, Martis Law Offices of Michael A. Graham, LLC Fund, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and Barton Health. The Law Offices of Thomas S. Archer, LLC campaign was developed by the creative team of Meg Siegal and Nate Laver. Marindependent Insurance Services, LLC MWA Architecture and Engineering Northern Sierra Partnership Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski Plumas Bank REI River Ranch Lodge Ryan Group Architects Serene Lakes Property Owners Association Sierra Mountain Mortgage Silver Sage Center SnowTech Sorensen’s Resort Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Summit Drywall Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Co. The Sohagi Law Group, PLC Tiner Properties, Inc. Truckee Overhead Door Truckee River Associates - Thomas Watson Thank You to our Business Partners Thank You Ursack Vail Resorts

The Truckee Donner Land Trust was founded in 1990 to preserve CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. and protect scenic, historic, and US Postage recreational lands with high natu- PAID ral resource values in the greater Permit #1 Truckee Donner region, and man- Kings Beach, CA ages recreational activities on these lands in a sustainable manner. Tel. 530-582-4711 Fax 530-582-5528 P.O. Box 8816 [email protected] Truckee, CA 96162 www.tdlandtrust.org The Truckee Donner Land Trust is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations to the Land Trust may be tax-deductible under the IRS Code.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Brown, President Ted Owens, Secretary Geoffrey Griffin,Treasurer Gina Biondi Anne Chadwick Chrissy Earnhardt Jim Hoelter Kevin Mitchell Michael Sabarese Brita Tryggvi J. Thomas Van Berkem Make a secure donation online or set up a recurring ADVISORS donation from our website: www.tdlandtrust.org Martin Bern John Cobourn Lance Conn Kathleen Eagan Bob Fink Penny Fink Ralph Hunt Judy Mayorga William McGlashan Stefanie Olivieri Jim Porter Craig Ritchey William Thauvette

STAFF Perry Norris, Executive Director Ward W. Fransler, CFO, CPA Kathy Englar, Director of Philanthropy John Svahn, Stewardship Director K.V. Van Lom, Communications and Administration Director Kevin Starr, Stewardship Coordinator Marcella Barbano, Membership Coordinator Dave Mandrella, Independence Lake Preserve Marina Manager Castle Peak 100k is a 100-km (62-mile) foot race on the mountain trails of Truckee, traversing Prosser Hill, Euer Valley, the Donner Lake Rim Trail, Castle Peak, and Royal Gorge before descending Cold Stream Canyon to the finish at Donner Memorial State Park. Photo by Scott Rokis Photography.

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