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DECEMBER 2013 Wetlands VOLUME 6, NUMBER 1 conserve restore PARTNERS PROTECT EDUCATE community CONNECT research open EXPLORE space enhance wildlife participate BIO legacy stewardship TWC Charts a Course for the Future IN THIS ISSUE T o create our 2013-2017 OUR MISSION floods. They also offer TWC Strategic Plan .............. 1 strategic plan, we shared To partner with communities across our the most biologically Oregon’s Greatest stories to surface the core state in conserving, enhancing and restoring the rich and productive Wetlands Update ............2 values that underpin our physical and ecological values of lands in our state. Aqua Plate Special .............. 3 mission and collaborative Oregon’s greatest wetlands for current Despite the collective 2013 Wetlands & Wellies .....4 and future generations. approach. We reflected on gains we have made Sponsor Thanks ..................6 the forces shaping our with our partners in Ways to Explore Wetlands ... 7 environment and identified our desired wetlands conservation and restoration, we are Nature Tours with TWC outcomes and strategies. losing the exceptional biological diversity that Partner Eric Horvath ........ 7 Oregonians cherish. Our ocean fisheries are Beaver Deceiver ..................8 A Legacy that Matters ..........9 Why We Care About Oregon’s Wetlands being depleted, estuary habitat is disappearing, Wetlands are vital to our health and the health demands are growing for water from our rivers, New Staff ............................9 of our environment. They clean and recharge our and critical wetlands are being converted and Annual Report ................... 10 water supply, provide critical fish and wildlife fragmented faster than they can be protected Donors...............................13 habitat, and protect our communities from and restored. We have more work to do. Annual Giving ....................15 THE WETLANDS CONSERVANCY Updating Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! SaUVIE ISLAND ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! CENTRAL ! ! ! ! ! COAST ! ! ! WILLAMETTE V!!ALL EY ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MALHEUR/ ! SILVIES ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Map by John Bauer ! !! ! 0 20 40 O regon has lost over half of the wetlands conservation status and condition, major threats, ! present when the first setters arrived in the and identification of new wetlands to be included !! !! ! ! ! ! ! on the OGW list. We also plan to share the 1800’s. To ensure that the remaining wetlands TWC !! are conserved, The Wetlands Conservancy stories of these special places via various media. Focus Area ! launched “Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands,” to In the next year, we will gather pictures, movies, ! ! ! identify and map! the state’s most valuable sketches, and stories from people who love ! ! ! wetlands and then develop multi-partner and have experienced these special! places, ! Oregon’s ! ! !! strategies! to conserve! them. ! incorporating the input into a database.! Greatest ! !! ! ! ! ! Wetland ! Begun in 2003 by TWC with! input from wetland And here is where you can help us! ! ! ! ! ! ! experts throughout the state, Oregon’s Greatest ! ! Wetlands continues!! to provide the foundation for If you have memorable pictures, movies, our statewide! ! wetland conservation program. sketches, and stories to share about any of ! ! ! ! !! As part! ! of our updated strategic plan, TWC is Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands, or would like to !! ! ! developing! a Status and Trends report – assist! with the organization of them, please ! gathering! !information obtained since 2003 contact the TWC office: info@wetlandsconser- !! ! on the identified! wetlands,! their! current vancy.org. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 2 ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! Winter 2013 Fitzpatrick Ecological Consulting Ecological Fitzpatrick ABOVE: Lower Yaquina Preserve, Newport, Oregon LEFT: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Burns, Oregon BELOW: Mud Slough Wetland, Rikreal, Oregon Aqua Plate Special Raises $8,000 for Conservation of Oregon Estuaries TWC partners with restaurants and stores featuring fish that depend on the existence and health of Oregon estuaries. So look for the Aqua Plate decal at your favorite places and savor the taste of sustainable foods while supporting: n Protection of natural resources Richard Wilhelm Richard n Oregon fisherman and coastal community economies Please support our Aqua Plate Partners: Bar Avignon Castagna Cafe Cha Cha Cha! St Jack Newman 988 New Seasons Markets Nostrana Whole Foods 3 THE WETLANDS CONSERVANCY wetlandsA n Extraordinary Dining Experience &wellies BenefittingT he Wetlands Conservancy Wetlands & Wellies brought together members, supporters, partners and food lovers that are passionate about conserving one of our state’s greatest resources – our wetlands. The unique experience showed why Oregon’s wetlands are worth protecting. Everything from local seafood to beautiful coastal vistas are dependent on the health of these ecosystems. This year Wetlands and Wellies celebrated wetland stewards, community and partnerships. The cocktail party-style format at Lost Lagoon Farm provided a fun and delicious way to move around, catch up with old friends and make new ones, learn about the connection between the succulent oyster in your mouth and the conservation of Yaquina estuary. The tour of hosts Jane Hartline and Mark Greenfield’s restoration projects and gardens was a great inspiration for all. There was also plenty of time to chat with TWC staff and board members and raise a glass to 32 years of TWC accomplishments. 4 Winter 2013 Wetland & Wellies Thanks to our Silent Auction Donors John and Susan vanStaveren BenefittingT he Wetlands Conservancy Morgan Distributors Duncan Berry Sound Native Plants Lenne David Smith Dana Field South Coast Tours Pacific Foods Marlene Huntsinger Whit Gurley Angled End Identities Rogue Spirits New Seasons Markets Laurie Causgrove The “wellies” fashion show drew enthusiastic Bountiful tables showcasing the food Cistus Nursery participants showcasing a whole new (and and drink of Portland favorites St Jack, fashionable) side to rubber boots. Nostrana, Oregon Oyster Farms, Ned Michael Cerbone Ludd, Cha Cha Cha!, Miss Zumstein Esther Lev and Paul Engelmeyer Cakes and Desserts, Raven and Roe LaCrosse Footwear | Danner Boots Rogue Ale and Spirits, Eric Horvath and Claire Smith Laurelwood Brew Pub, Stumptown Roasters Chehalem Winery, Lenne Prestige Landscape and Stumptown illustrated and Tree Service how and why wetland Clear Creek Distillery conservation is so vital to Seaworthy our fantastic local food. Mike Cerbone and Zac Perry Photos by Ed Casey www.wetlandsconservancy.org 5 THE WETLANDS CONSERVANCY The evening’s fare Grilled salmon tacos with cabbage habanero CHA CHA CHA! www.ChaChaChaPDX.com Thanks to our event sponsors Seasonal Vegetables from local farmer partners Wetlands & Wellies showcases individuals and businesses that NED LUDD, PORTLAND www.nedluddpdx.com have a deep commitment to TWC’s mission. The event was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. In appreciation Spicy italian sausages with carmelized onion of their support, we encourage you to support their businesses. and golden raisin relish NOSTRANA, PORTLAND Please visit their restaurants, order some oysters, grab a 6-pack of with special thanks to Salumeria di Carlo beer, purchase some wine, try a new spirit, satisfy a sweet tooth www.nostrana.com or take some tasty food to fix at home. Be sure to mention you Freshly-shucked grilled oysters enjoyed their delightful offerings and their support of OREGON OYSTER FARMS, NEWPORT Wetlands & Wellies and the work of www.oregonoyster.com The Wetlands Conservancy. wellies Chicken liver mousse with brandy poached prunes and dijon ST. JACK, PORTLAND www.stjackpdx.com Autumn apple and raspberry lattice tart & with rose geranium whipped cream RAVEN AND ROSE www.ravenandrosepdx.com Butterscotch custard and assorted desserts MISS ZUMSTEIN CAKES AND DESSERTS www.mszumstein.com Wines CHEHALEM WINERY LENNE www.chehalemwines.com www.lenneestate.com Craft Beer LAURELWOOD BREW PUB www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com Spirits ROGUE ALES AND SPIRITS www.rogue.com Coffee wetlands STUMPTOWN www.stumptowncoffee.com 6 Winter 2013 Getting out there! There are so many ways to explore and experience wetlands. Come out and join us at one of our preserves or grab your boots, bin- oculars, boats or bikes and visit one of Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands. Watch our website, Facebook or e-blasts to learn about work parties and wetland field trips. Birding, Natural History, Wetlands Tours with TWC Partner Eric Horvath Klamath Birding Weekend Natural History & Birding in Southeast Oregon March 7-10, 2014 March 17-22, 2014 The Klamath Basin supports a broad range of Tour the Great Basin Desert and the marshes of habitat types includingmarshes, open water, Southeast Oregon, including the best birding grassy meadows, sagebrush and juniper grass- spots and areas of geological interest. The May lands, and coniferous forest. This rich diversity tour is timed to coincide with the peak of song- makes the Klamath Basin a spectacular bird- bird migration and waterbird courtship displays. watching destination. This tour is timed to get the Explore Malheur Wildlife Refuge, one of the best maximum benefit from the tremendous concen- birding locations in North America. The trip is trations of waterfowl that use the basin as a stag- relatively slow-paced, allowing time to identify ing area for migration during February and March.

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