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

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! ! ! ! ! ! ! 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,

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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

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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.

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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 6 The WetlandsCo nserv The evening’s fare Seasonal S Grilled salmon tacos with cabbage habanero Butterscotch custard andassorted desserts picy italian sausages with carmelized onion Autumn apple andraspberry lattice tart with brandy poached prunes anddijon MISS with rose geranium whipped cream ORE with special thanks to Freshly-shucked grilled oysters V Z GON OYS egetables from local farmer partners ROGUE www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com and golden raisin relish LAUREL UMS www.ravenandrosepdx.com www.stumptowncoffee.com NOS Chicken liver mousse www.chehalemwines.com NED LUDD www.ChaChaChaPD S www.oregonoyster.com CHEHALEM WINERY www.mszumstein.com www.nedluddpdx.com www.lenneestate.com T. JA RA www.stjackpdx.com www.nostrana.com TEIN CAKES CHA ! TRANA www.rogue.com S VEN ADROSE ALES Craft Beer Craft TUMPT W TER F CK, POR S Coffee Wines OOD BREW PUB LENNE pirits ancy , POR , POR AND ARMS, NEWPOR Salumeria diCarlo O WN TLAND ANDDESSER TLAND TLAND S X.com PIRIT S T T wetlandsS tooureventsponsors Thanks

&welliesThe WetlandsConservancy. Wetlands & Wellies andthework of enjoyed theirdelightful offerings andtheirsupport of or take sometasty food to fix at home.B beer, purchase somewine, anewspirit, try satisfy asweet tooth Please visit theirrestaurants, order someoysters, grab a6-pack of of we theirsupport, encourage you to support their businesses. possible by thegenerous support of oursponsors. Inappreciation have adeepcommitment to TWC’s mission. The event was made Wetlands & Wellies showcases individuals andbusinesses that e sure to mention you 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. and photograph wildflowers, look at petroglyphs, The 4-day weekend is $895 per person, including and enjoy the dramatic scenery. The 6-day trip is lodging, transportation, meals and a suggested $1250 per person, including lodging, transporta- $100 tax-deductible donation to The Wetlands tion, meals and a suggested $100 tax-deductible Conservancy. donation to The Wetlands Conservancy.

For more information visit www.erichorvathnaturetours.com. Contact Eric at 541.867.6791, or [email protected] www.wetlandsconservancy.org 7 The Wetlands Conservancy Beaver Deceiver

Protecting wetlands – and their Fran Recht Fran associated fish and wildlife –sometimes includes protecting the beavers that help create them

and hydrologic function and community structure, through their dam building activities. MCWC is also installing devices that can help mitigate for conflicts , so that people and beaver co-exist. A Beaver Deceiver is essentially a fence that is installed around the upstream end of a beaver baffle to reduce the maintenance associated with the beaver baffles. By installing a fence around the upstream end of the baffle the beaver will not be able to plug the pipe with debris or sediment. Deceivers are constructed of fencing and metal fence posts. Cages are another beaver management prac- Leighton Blackwell of I n Oregon, beaver were eliminated from much tice. Beaver fell trees for sustenance and dam Newport, Oregon is of their historic range during the 1800’s by over construction. To protect woody plants from bea- installing a pond leveler trapping. The beaver has since recovered from ver, cages can be constructed around the trunk of that will keep a land- near extinction. Today, with their population a tree or stems of a shrub. owner’s access road from rebounding, beaver are now recognized as a flooding, but still leave “keystone” species – one that fundamentally A beaver deceiver has recently been installed in enough water in the pond supports an ecosystem. However, as beaver The Wetlands Conservancy’s Minthorn Springs for beavers to be able to return to long-abandoned watersheds, conflicts Preserve in Milwaukie. The device is regulating the hide from predators. with humans have increased. While the lists water level to a point that prevents the flooding of benefits provided by beaver are exhaustive, while allowing water to remain in the wetland there is also a list of complaints of the damage system on the site. and problems caused by beaver activity. Beaver/human conflict includes, but is not limited to flooding of land, felling of trees and clogging culverts and other pipes. Wherever possible, beaver should be encouraged and allowed to build dams. Scully-Englemeyer Kaegan To help keep beavers on the landscape, our partner, the MidCoast Watersheds Council, (MCWC) is educating people about the benefits of beavers, particularly their role as ecosystem engineers” for their ability to modify ecosystem

8 Winter 2013 Leaving a Legacy Beaver Deceiver Boone that Really Matters Slough Sha Spady Yaquina River H aving large amounts of money has never been a goal in my life. But I have learned over the decades that as long as I live in a culture where “ownership” of the earth is something that LOWER YAQUINA can be determined and designated through the exchange of ESTUARY PRESERVE

money, having money sometimes CAN buy me love – or at least Slough that which I love and value. In this case, a little spot of the earth Wright Creek where forests, estuaries, the sky and the sea all combine to Poole New Acquisition create a spirit and essence that money can’t buy. Other Over the decades, I also have learned that it’s not all about Conserved Lands us (human beings). We are just passing through the landscape 0 0.5 1 of planet earth and that which we love and value is what we will Map by John Bauer

nurture, protect and leave behind. I love the earth. I love the trees. I love the spirit of the mountains and the seas and the feelings that pass through me when I have the opportunity to be in their presence. Thanks to the on-going work and commitment of Esther Lev and TWC, with my donation TWC was not only able to help protect a beautiful spot of land within the Lower Yaquina Estuary Preserve, but I was also able to create a spot of peace in my heart and soul knowing that I was part of a team leaving a legacy that really mattered.

New staff Urban Land Steward Megan Garvey has experience in community outreach, restoration labor, environmental education, land management, invasive species management, and naturescaping – all in north- west Oregon! On weekends, she adventures with

Dan Cushing and Kim Nelson, Oregon State University State Oregon and Kim Nelson, Dan Cushing her 8 year-old puppy.

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We are dedicated to conserving and interconnection promoting wetlands to support fish and wildlife, clean water, open space, public safety, and people’s appreciation of nature. We work at different scales—from an individual property to a regional landscape – to support these interconnected systems.

community We build community, creating strong, long-lasting relation- ships within our organization and with our diverse partners. We believe respectful collaboration, rather than adversarial confrontation, leads to innovative and long lasting solutions.

We implement our mission through the best available science and research. Along with our partners we collect, analyze and disseminate critical data to support wetlands conservation, restoration and education. SCIENCE

We empower people to explore and discover how learning wetlands play a vital role in their everyday lives, inspiring them to protect and preserve wetlands throughout Oregon. We collect and share the stories of Oregon’s greatest wetlands, making room for people of all ages to participate.

Within our organization and the partner network that makes resilience wetlands stewardship possible across Oregon, we are continually learning, experimenting and adapting—enhancing the capacities of human and natural systems to adapt and thrive as conditions change.

Taking the long view, we create conservation legacy and restoration opportunities through proactive leadership and planning. We develop the science, the restoration plan, and the partnerships that create a legacy and instill a commitment to wetlands stewardship in future generations.

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THE TWC ANNUAL REPORT TO MEMBERS

From the board From the director

An effective organization is Walking silently with 20 other people one that continually adapts to through the Tualatin River National change while maintaining the Wildlife Refuge, I get lost in the core values at the heart of its smells, colors, textures and how the mission. Although a lot has sunlight falls across the marsh. I am changed in the 32 years since in awe of the silence, yet abundant The Wetlands Conservancy was life and signs of a changing season founded, the most important in the marsh are everywhere. As the things have not changed: the afternoon light wanes, the silence turns into a chorus of 200 geese passion that motivates our staff, board, volunteers, partners honking overhead in response to a bald eagle in search of dinner. and supporters, and our commitment to create lasting relation- Although I am still with 20 other people and can see Highway 99 ships, bring science into public decision-making, and build at the edge of my vision, I feel like I am in a wilderness, where resilience within our human and natural communities. ecological processes evolve, the species that belong are represented, As Board Chair for the last four years, I have been fortunate and humans are part of the eco-system rather than a dominant or to witness first-hand the significant progress of The Wetlands absent feature of the eco-system. Conservancy in conserving and restoring some of Oregon’s As the temperature drops, we head indoors where everyone greatest wetlands. Last year we received accreditation from the shares their stories of what they saw, heard and experienced. The Land Trust Alliance demonstrating that we meet the nation’s conversation is loud and animated. I smile thinking about the vast highest standards for land trusts and ensuring that our conser- wetland outside; a wild, magical and complex ecosystem that share vation work has lasting impact. the characteristics of both wet and dry environments. Occurring in all This year we adopted a strategic plan, our blueprint for the corners of Oregon, wetlands and are among the most biologically next several years. Guided by this plan, we’ll continue our work productive and species-rich habitats in the state. Coastal salt marsh- partnering with communities across Oregon to conserve, en- es, pitcher-plant bogs, mountain fens, valley bottom vernal pools, wet hance and restore Oregon’s greatest wetlands. We’ll share the prairies, spruce swamps and desert saltgrass flats are stories of Oregon’s greatest wetlands, and continue to serve as a small sampling of the diversity of wetland types in Oregon. a trusted leader and guide in wetland conservation and restora- My thoughts scan the past year; thinking of the friendships and tion. To accomplish this, we’ll also focus on building financial partnerships forged in the Closed Lakes Basin of southeast Oregon, resources, strengthening our organizational infrastructure, and Coos Bay, the Oregon Central Coast, the Portland Metro Area and the continuing to adapt, while remaining firmly rooted in our mis- Willamette Valley. I am once again reminded of how honored and sion and core values. lucky I feel to work in such a beautiful place with a diversity of people On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, thank you for your who all care about conserving Oregon’s Greatest wetlands. continued support! Through your support, you each play a role in conserving, restoring and sustaining community partnerships that result in conserving Oregon’s Greatest wetlands. The coming year is full plans, dreams and projects. Come out and join us at one of our preserves Chair, TWC Board of Directors or at an event, be involved in a committee or just go explore one of Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands.

Executive Director www.wetlandsconservancy.org 11 The Wetlands Conservancy

Financial Report june 30, 2013

Income Expense Total $540,530 Total $512,802

In-Kind Dividends Interest Management Contributions 1% & General 0% 26% Land Management Memberships & 25% Contributions 22% Land Acquisition 30%

Grants & Contracts Communication 76% 13% Research 30%

Our sound financial position Statement of Financial Position allows us to achieve our Assets 2013 2012 mission. We thank you for Cash and Cash Equivalents...... $ 300,231 ...... $ 306,759 your past support and hope Inventory...... 15,073 ...... 21,920 you will continue to work Grants & Contracts Receivable...... 93,732 ...... 63,047 with us to conserve Oregon’s Prepaid Expenses...... 0 ...... o Investments...... 287,576 ...... 271,869 Greatest Wetlands. Land...... 7,272,439 ...... 7,266,235 Property and Equipment, net...... 3,581 ...... 4,780 Assets Held by Oregon Community Foundation...... 11,222 ...... 10,659 Total Assets...... $ 7,983,854...... $7,945,269

liabilities and net assets Liabilities Accounts Payable...... $ 8,950 ...... $ 2,123 Payroll and Related Liabilities...... 12,791 ...... 14,564 Total Liabilities...... 21,741 ...... 16,687

Source: audited financial Net Assets statements Unrestricted Net Assets Invested in Land...... 7,272,439 ...... 7,266,235 Board Designated...... 98,788 ...... 88,475 Available for Operations...... 247,875 ...... 224,628 Total unrestricted...... 7,619,102...... 7,759,338 Temporarily Restricted Assets...... 343,011 ...... 349,244 Total Net Assets...... 7,962,113 ...... 7,928,582 Total Liabilities and and Net Assets...... $7,983,854 ...... $7,945,269

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Our donors, volunteers, board, staff and partners are the Lisa Donoughe Gordon Molitor $101 - 200 foundation of TWC's success. We appreciate the diverse Allen & Christine Downs James Morgan Mary Abrams Lisa & Dave Dunning Janet Morlan ways the community supports our mission and projects. Paul & Carol Adamus ThanksNancy Ellifrit Daniel (Thatch) Moyle Diane Barry Thanks to all of you. We look forward to continuing to work Jodie Emmett Dennis Mulvihill Betty Bezzerides with you and others to conserve Oregon's Greatest Wet- Ed Emrick Priscilla Nelson David Bragdon lands. And thanks to the individuals and businesses who Jordan Epstein Allen Neuringer David Buchanan Kate Evans Dalene Nevile supported TWC through the Earthshare of Oregon campaign. Scott Burns Jules & Meryl Evens Bob and Kathy Newcomb Laurie Causgrove Susan Feldman George Norman Harold Cox Founders Circle Clean Water Services Sarah Ferguson Len Norwitz Elizabeth Cushwa John W. Broome East Multnomah SWCD Dana Field Mary Lynn O’Brien Theodore DeWitt Stan Geiger Institute for Natural Resources Judy Fontanini John Osburn Richard Erath Mark Greenfield Lincoln County James Foster Walter & Carol Ottoson Jonathan Gehrs Gary Hahn Malheur National Bob & Liz Frenkel Rob Pabst Keith Goldstein Jim Labbe Wildlife Refuge Lisa Gaines Daisey and Dan Parquet Jane Hartline Theodore Labbe METRO Christie Galen Greg & Myra Parrott Ashley Henry Oregon Dept Fish & Wildlife Debie & Don Garner Brad Paymar Jennifer & Mike Herrick Corporate Sponsors Oregon State Parks Janice Gerdemann Karen Pazucha Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Horstmann & Recreation David Gorman Amy & Bill Pearcy Active TeleSource, Inc Michelle Hunt Oregon Dept of State Lands Bob and Linda Gray Marilyn & Richard Petersen Bar Avignon Jim Johnson Oregon State University Sue Groshong Lona & Allen Pierce Boeing Company Peter Lawson Pacific States Marine Fisheries Christina Gullion Christina Piluso Café Castagna Larry & Eleanor McClure Portland State University Zack Halsey David, Kay and Sasha Pollack ESA Linda McNulty Oregon Watershed Charles Hamar Portland Garden Club Kerr Pacific Corporation enhancement Board Fred Miller Philip Hamilton Barbara Priest Lenne’ Wine Malcolm Newkirk John Hammerstad Lynn Putnam Local Ocean Seafoods George Norman Nonprofits Tim & Robin Harrower Fran Recht Oregon Oyster Farms Inc Walter & Carol Ottoson Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts Marlene Huntsinger Darlene Reed Newmans 988 Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Paynter Land Trust Alliance Max Hurst Gordon Rick New Seasons Market Phil Quarterman SOLV Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hutton Dr. Dan Robison Nostrana Alan & Susan Schloss The Nature Conservancy Judith Hvam Scott Robinson OX Mostafa & Naomi Shirazi Richard Kent Jim & Joanne Ruyle PGE Community Affairs Mary Lou Soscia $1-100 John Jackson Bruce & Connie Ryan Pacific Habitat Services Lynne Swift Alice Abrams Ray Jensen Michael & Marie Ryan Pacific Natural Foods Peter Thacker Leah Ackley Lee & Nancy Jockers Susan Sealy St Jack Tualatin Country Club Roberta Alexander Kent Johnson John Shafer Tonkin Torp C. Mirth Walker Lois Arndt Dale Jolly Dick and Sally Shook Whole Foods John & Lynn Weglarz Stephen Bahnson Liz Jones Fred Small Winterbrook Planning Daniel Wulff Rowan Baker Thomas & Deborah Kapfer Barbara Smith Brad Bales Jonathan Soll Foundations Mr. Lafayette Keeney $201 - 450 John Bauer Peter Kendall David & Caroline Specht Anonymous Paul Agrimis Range Bayer Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kirschbaum Georgia Spence Collins Foundation Duncan Brown Rosemary Bell Jeanette Kloos George & Jackie Stankey Ducks Unlimited George Choban Steve Berliner Diantha & Jan Knott Charles & Donna Steadman Earthshare of Oregon Phil & Katherine Cogswell Betty Bezzerides Kathryn Koepke Marilyn Stinnett Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Joanne Bishop John & Jane Emrick Foundation Lota LaMontagne Edward and Patte Sullivan Don Blom Bob & Merrily Haas Kerr-Labbe Lowe Glenn Lamb Jerry & Terri Thale George & Susan Boehlert Mark & Amy Jockers Land Trust Alliance Greg Lee The Spence-Tobey Group, Stephen Jones Matt & Susanne Brennan Realtors Lush Cosmetics Charlotte Lehan Jeff Keeney Kathleen Brennan-Hunter Don Trudell National Fish & Wildlife Esther Lev Leslie Labbe Joe & Pat Campbell Yvonne Vallette Foundation Peter & Yvonne Lev Deborah Lev Jane Carlsen Randy Van Hoy Oregon Community Connie Lonsdale Richard A. (Burt) Lloyd-Jones Foundation Jeanne Christie Peter & Josephine Von Hippel Anne Lynch Charline & Ernie McDonald Pacific Coast Joint Venture Troy Clark John Wadsworth Bob and Mary Mann Suzanne Piluso Szekely Family Foundation Classic Foods Deborah Wheeler Craig & Susan Markham Linda Rankin The Saint Paul Foundation Charlotte & Dave Corkran Joyce White Kathleen Marquardt Jonathan Reimann United Way Brenda Cox Jay Withgott Andrew & Lori Mason Barbara Secrest Columbia-Willamette Nichols Cuttting Krystyna Wolniakowski Carole McAdams Ethan Seltzer Wiancko Family Jane and Charles DeMerritt David Young Dori MacDonald David Smith Donor Advised Fund Kim Davis Rebecca Youngblood Scott McEwen David R. Smith Tamara Dean Desi & Karen Zamudio Jay & Elizabeth Medley Marjorie Wolfe Agencies Bruce & April Debolt Victoria Meier City of Gresham Grace Dinsdale Dr. and Mrs. Masatoshi Joanne Meister Yamanaka City of Portland - BES Ann Dodds City of Tualatin www.wetlandsconservancy.org 13 The Wetlands Conservancy

$451 - 999 Stumptown Coffee Roasters Cendy Doyle Dinh-Bao Lam Maisie Rowley Ed & Joanne Casey Aurora West Thomas Doyle Matty Lambert Halli Rowley Michael Cerbone Laura & Austin Whipple Emma Dozier Lota LaMontagne Debbie Ryan Molly Dinsdale Widmer Brewing Sara Eastman Jennifer Lane Bill Ryan Anne Eakin Amira El-Cherbini Claire Lapp Jennifer Saideepane Robert Jensen Volunteers Jodie Emmett Shawna Lapp Karina Salgado Marlene Huntsinger Peter Abrahams Brian Evans Brennan Lapp Brad Schaeffer Elizabeth & Richard Marantz Paul Agrimis Andrew Evans Thomas Ledbetter Aiden Schneider Charline & Ernie McDonald John Anderson Matt Evans Carlin Lee Eric Schniewind John D. Miller Joseph Annett Ian Eylitis Monique Leslie Elliot Schwind Rory & Kate Schmick LeighAnne Baleekas Craig Faibaugh Ron LeValley Daniel Scott The Spence-Tobey Group, Kelly Basazs Boden Flanagan Carol Locklin Stephanie Scott realtors Brennan Beed David Floyd Kendall Loeber Georgina Shaw John & Susan Van Staveren Rachael Beede Mari Folk Jackson Longmire Tom Shreve Cameron Bergen Zach Freed Grayson Loving Yoko Silk Workplace Gifts Duncan Berry James Fretwell Rachael Lund Sarah Singh Anonymous(6) Melany Berry Friends of Trees Karen Lutz Maitreyee Sinha Donald Allgeier Jake Bevis Penny Galvin Steve Lutz Amanda Sipenock Shawn Bishop Katherine Blanchard Corin Garratt Elizabeth Markle Dave Skoglund Daniel Capri Vicki Boatsman Monique Gheorghe Frank Maszy Tyanna Smith Bryan Crawford Devin Boatsman Yan Gorman Jennifer McAdoo Dion Soriano Paul Henson Julie Bollermann Tammy Grimes Melody McCart Teija Springman Mark & Amy Jockers Carrie Booze Lindsey Grimes Grady McCormack Karl Stone Vernon Jones Scott Bowler Ron Groeger Aidan McKinney Vince Tabak Todd Kelley Ashley Brenner Carlton Groeger Cindy Mckinney Jocelyn Taylor William Kirchner Jeff Brown Ladonna Hachler Karen McRae Ainsley Taylor Wayne Lei Jen Bueffel Adrian Hale Paul Medlyn Terra Linda Cynthia Mahrt Larry Burks Mary Hansel Ashlyn Melvin Mason Thomas Max Miller, Jr. Darryl Burns Warren Hanson Tyler Metcalfe Justin Thomas Tracy Onion Elizabeth Busby Brittany Hanson Matt Miller Josh Thomas Mark Poling Josiah Busby Jim Hardie Ruth Miller Emily Thomas Patricia Schwartz Amy Calahan Sarah Hartung Adam Mitchell Suzanna Thompson Yvonne Vallette Meghan Campbell Jennifer Hatton Chris Mongeon Bill Triest Keith Walker Monea Carillo Amanda Herbel Cindy Moomaw-Nerf Chien-chung Tsai Buck Carrell Michelle Hernandez Michele Motsinger Erica Vega Product Donations Leigh Casbeurne Yoni Hernandez Branden Null Kerry Wade Bull Run Distillery Hedan Chamberlain Meghan Hill Bobby Nuvolini Daren Walker Chehalem Winery Aedan Chamberlain Mickaela Hime Obama Inaguration Org Hannah Wallace Classic Foods City of Tualatin Lisa Hodgkinson Jake Obermiller William J. Washburn Craft Brew Alliance Justin Calloway Eric Horvath Lindsey Obermiller Christina Washburn Danner Boots Sue Clark Stephen Hunter Jun Ogawa Kairden Willer Christine Downs Declan Clark KoKo Hunter Scott Ohman Claire Wilson Fish People The Clymb Troubadour Hunter Tim Ohman Brenden Wilson Brongaene Griffin Katia Cmajdalka Marlene Huntisinger John Osburn Lance Wilson Inner Elements Yoga Joe Coffey Rasheed Jackson Blaine Parker Marjorie Wolfe Jamison Jake Constans Davin Jhottu Chris Pate WSCO Work Crew Lenne’ Winery Joshua Cook Deelana Johnson Dylan Pederson Liu Xin Miss Zumstein Megan Craft Robert Johnson Ken Peterson Min Xu cakes & Desserts Lana Craig Bill Kaltenthaler Bonnie Peterson Nicole Young Morgan Distributing Courtney Crane Kristen Keats Sierra Phillips Rene Yuen Nostrana Amy Curran Jeff Keeney Joel Phillips Noelani Yuen Oregon Oyster Farms Nicole Czarnomski Sarah Keim Golda Portillo Elizabeth Zettlemoyer Oven and Shaker Colleen Danielly Char Kelly Tim Powell Tim Zettlemoyer Pacific Natural Foods Thomas Danielly Tyson Kelly Chris Pureka Quaking Grass Alexis Danielly Lisa Kleditz Kelly Reeves In Kind Donations Ram Pampish Alyssa Danielly Ian Kleditz Pat Reisinger Clean Water Services REI Alex Daugherty Eran Klein Child Carolyn Rich Hot Lips Pizza Micah Reese Mark DeForge Eran Klein Jamie Robertson Les Schwab Riffle NW Daniel Dias Katt Knecht Lyndell Robertson New Seasons Market Rogue Brewing Isabel Dias Don Krogh Richard Robinson Schuls-Clearwater Todd Roll Adam Ditter Mike Krohn Yvette Rodriguez Tonkin Torp Crystal Schenk Alberto Domingos Barry Kundert Jana Rofsky Watershed Communications She-She Jennifer Domingos Nathan Kundert Todd Roll Laurie Causgrove Bob Soper Robert Donley Blair Kurkowski Zach Roth St. Jack Restaurant Lisa Donoughe Nathan Lam Lizette Donovan Canh Lam 14 Winter 2013 Your Donations and Gifts Assist in Conserving Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands TWC Board of Directors

Renew Your Membership! Matching Gifts and John van Staveren President As a member, you already know how your ongo- Workplace Giving ing support directly affects TWC’s efforts to con- Multiply your gift to The Wetlands Conservancy Rory Schmick Vice President serve Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands. By completing with an employer matched gift. Matching gifts are the renewal process online, you’ll seamlessly a great way to increase an individual donation Michael Cerbone Secretary maintain your membership status. Renew your with an additional contribution from your em- membership online to ensure that future genera- ployer, and for companies to support the causes Anne Eakin Treasurer tions continue to enjoy the unspoiled wetlands and concerns that are important to employees. If we work to protect. Visit www.wetlandsconser- you work for a matching gift company, it's easy to Ed Casey Jr. vancy.org and click on “Donate Now.” multiply the value of your gift to The Wetlands Marlene Huntsinger Conservancy. Simply obtain a matching gift form Mark Jockers from your (or your spouse's) employer's Person- Gift Memberships nel or Community Relations Departments, fill Suzanne Piluso Gift memberships are a fun and easy way to in the donor portion and forward it to us at The David Smith Wetlands Conservancy. spread the word of The Wetlands Conservancy’s Althea Pratt-Broome work while continuing to help conserve Oregon’s Emeritus Greatest Wetlands. Whether it’s a special occa- sion or no occasion at all, TWC appreciates your earthshare of oregon decision to show a special someone that you The Wetlands Conservancy is a member of Staff care about them and the world around us. EarthShare Oregon (ESOR), which supports our Esther Lev work by partnering with businesses and public Executive Director agencies to conduct annual workplace giving Mary Anne Sohlstrom Donate campaigns. If you are among the thousands of Office Manager Your gift to TWC will allow us to move forward in individual donors to this year’s EarthShare Megan Garvey conserving Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands. It's easy campaign, THANK YOU! Urban Property Steward to give using our safe and secure online donation For more information, please contact Jan Paul Engelmeyer form. Won’t you please make a generous tax de- Wilson at EarthShare: 503.223.9015 or jan@ Coastal Steward earthshare-oregon.org, or visit ductible gift to The Wetlands Conservancy today? John Bauer Visit www.wetlandsconservancy.org and click on www.earthshare-oregon.org. GIS Analyst

“Donate Now”. Kaegan Scully-Englemeyer Assistant Urban Land Steward Planned Giving and Volunteer Coordinator Property Acquisition Fund Gifts of stock, bequests in your will or planned You may direct your gift to a specific acquisition gifts such as gift annuities or charitable remain- or area where we are currently working. Check our der trusts offer significant tax savings to the The Wetlands Conservancy website for locations and descriptions of our donor while providing long term funding to 4640 SW Macadam #50 current projects. Your entire gift will go to the The Wetlands Conservancy and protection of Portland, OR 97239 location you identify. Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands. t 503.227.0778 f 971.229.1968 [email protected] www.wetlandsconservancy.org

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