WINTER 2018 Wetlands VOLUME 10 ISSUE 2

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THE WETLANDS CONSERVANCY builds community, creating strong, long-lasting relationships with diverse partners. We encourage people to explore and discover how wetlands central coast play a vital role in their everyday lives, inspiring them to protect and preserve wetlands throughout Oregon. n Conservation of Oregon’s greatest wetlands rely on the actions of local communities, landowners, non-profits, and public agencies. TWC offers sup- port and technical assistance to others working to conserve them. In partner- ship with businesses, TWC showcases the ecological, social and economic value of conserving Oregon’s wetlands.

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3 OF OREGON’S GREATEST 55%WETLANDS ARE PERMANENTLY CONSERVED

Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands

Conserved Wetlands

Map by Jimmy Kagan Institute for Natural Resources, PSU

Oregon has lost over half of the wetlands Over the past twenty years since TWC began the present when the first settlers arrived in the 1800’s. Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands (OGW) project, just under To ensure that the remaining wetlands are conserved, 770,000 acres of wetland in 162 separate sites have The Wetlands Conservancy (TWC) launched the permanent conservation status and will remain Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands Project. Over the past and be managed as important wetlands forever. twenty years, we have identified and mapped the These irreplaceable gems include montane meadows, wetlands, collected ecological information, identified high desert marshes, playas, riverine bottomlands, potential threats and worked closely with local freshwater wetlands, wet prairies, coastal fens, communities, private landowners, land trusts, and estuaries. watershed councils and state resource managers For the next two years, TWC will focus on conserving across Oregon to conserve these wetlands. more Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands at the Central Coast, the Willamette Valley and Harney Basin.

4 Living in Tsumani Zones OUR MISSION To partner with Community Choice to Promote Safety and Restore Salt Marsh communities across our state

In the 1950s, the in conserving, Lincoln County School enhancing and District decided to restoring the physical construct a new high school in Waldport, and ecological Oregon. They chose values of Oregon’s property to the west of Crestline Drive and greatest wetlands to the south of High- for current and way 34. They probably thought the selected future generations. property, a low swampy area, was a wasteland that would better serve the public as the site for The location of the former a new high school. The swampy land was filled Waldport High School, between 1956 and 1958. The high school was likely taken in the early built in 1959 and was used for the past 50 years. 1950s. Several years ago, the City of Waldport and the School District realized the school was Engelmeyer Paul built in a tsunami zone. The School District was steelhead trout. awarded interest free loans and a $3,000,000 Juvenile salmon use the from FEMA to move the school to higher ground. saltmarsh to acclimate The students will now be safe if an earthquake or to tidal and saltwater tsunami hit the coast. environments prior to We now know that the low swampy land was swimming into the ocean. Additionally, the area historically a salt marsh that was hydrologically provides important habitat for migrating shore- connected to Lint Slough. The slough and its birds like Common Goldeneye, Great Yellowlegs, bordering salt marshes, provide important Brown Pelican, Peregrine Falcon and resident habitat for juvenile salmonids, such as Chinook Bald Eagles, and has been identified as salmon, coho salmon, chum salmon and Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. The former high school property now offers an excellent opportunity to remove the fill that was placed more than 50 years ago and to restore the salt marsh. Recent excavations show the soils and even the seeds of the historic salt marsh Paul Englemeyer Paul are still present below the concrete and rubble. Removing the fill can restore the salt marsh and although it may never support salmon habitat again, it can still provide many of the functions that make estuaries some of Oregon’s greatest wetlands.

5 Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands Tours Hmm... this would Plan out your year exploring Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands with The Wetlands Conservancy. There’s make a great no better way to enjoy the outdoors than by taking a Wetlands Conservancy tour. Discover and holiday learn about wetlands from Conservationists, scientists and community members who live and gift! breathe the magic of wetlands. Grab your rubber boots, binoculars and cameras and join TWC staff in exploring Oregon’s Greatest wetlands. There are limited spots on each of these tours.

Willamette Valley Wet Prairies Tour Be one of the first to visit TWC’s next wetland easement acquisition! Willamette Valley wet prairies are among the most endangered habitat types in the state of Oregon, and among the rarest of North American ecosystems. Come tour Evergreen Wetlands, approximately 1.5 miles south of Philomath with wetland banker Ray Fiori and “It was hard to believe I had TWC Executive Director, Esther Lev. Over the past 12 years Ray and Oregon Wetlands LLC have restored 175 acres never seen a native wetland of Willamette Valley Wetlands, with significant prairie habitat. Prior to restoration of the wetland, the site was in prairie in all my years in agricultural production. Eleven years later, the site is dominated by native wetland plants, including some rare Oregon. The many flowering species, and turned the wetlands into a tapestry of color and texture. Bring your binoculars, as the fauna is just plants and native grasses were beautiful and I learned as diverse as the flora! Today the restored rye grass field a lot about the challenges of qualifies as an Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands. managing these areas and What: All-day tour includes transportation and lunch. assuring diversity for not When: June 4, 2019 only plants but fish Bring: Sturdy shoes as terrain is uneven. and wildlife too.” Cost: $80 per person, minimum of 5/maximum of – FRAN RECHT 14. Lunch and transportation to site from Portland is included.

“I was struck by the degree to which the partners, and in particular the long-standing Central Coast Watersheds and Wetland Tour relationships between the Tour the Wetlands Conservancy’s Central Coastal Initiative partners was at the heart of Area (Yaquina Estuary, Beaver Creek, and Alsea Bay) with TWC the success of the Coastal Coastal Land steward Paul Engelmeyer and Executive Director program. You could feel it Esther Lev. This all -day tour includes lunch and ends with a when listening to them talk social hour with TWC coastal partners. If we are lucky we might about the work….” – CAROL MURDOCK catch a glimpse of spawning lamprey or taste some Yaquina oysters. Tour will be limited to 15 people, and start in Newport, Oregon. What: Full day tour of TWC’s central coast preserves with Esther Lev and Paul Engelmeyer. Includes dinner. When: February 2, 2019 Bring: Comfortable clothing and shoes that can get wet, snacks Cost: $80 per person. Limit 15 people.

6 Event Sponsors Hmm... Coopers Hall this would Pacific Foods make a great Wolf Water Resources holiday Hahn & Associates, Inc. gift! Boeing Oregon Wetlands LLC Pacific Habitat Services 2018 Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District TriMet Clean Water Services Wetlands and Wellies 2018 was Pembroke Asset Advisors a true celebration of wetlands, City of Portland Bureau community and partners. New of Environmental Services friends and old from Burns to Earth Designs Consultants Inc. Yachats, Newport, Corvallis and all around sing and lively auction that will send the lucky Metro the Portland Metro area mingled while dining winners out to explore some of Oregon’s Winterbrook Planning on great food and drinks. Greatest Wetlands raised $77,000. Columbia Bank Sun, changing leaf color and above average As you head into the holiday season, think Cardno ESA Environmental Science temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for about visiting one of our restaurant partners, Associates 7 Metro Area Wetlands & Wellies wetland tours. ordering some oysters, grabbing a growler of Cascade Environmental As the sun set, more than 200 people gathered beer, purchasing some wine, trying a new spirit, Group at Coopers Hall for the evening celebration satisfying a sweet tooth, taking home some tasty Spence Tobey Group SWCA Environmental and fundraiser. Sharing stories of field trips, food or buying a friend or family member a gift Consultants wetlands all around Oregon and tastes with certificate. Thanks to all of our event sponsors local chefs, winemakers, distillers, brewers who help us implement our mission of conserving Menu Sponsors showcased the diversity and breadth of our Oregon’s Greatest wetlands. Bambu Bull Run Distillery wetland conservation community. A group Campari Cana’s Feast Winery LUI XIN’S PAN-FRIED PACIFIC OYSTERS Coopers Hall Winery and Taproom n 12 oz container fresh Pacific Oysters Dr. Brew Kombucha n 1 cup corn meal Enoteca Fishpeople Seafood n DOUGLAS DERRICK’S NEGRONI 2 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon water Flying Fish n 1 oz London dry gin (over 90 proof) n 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or Groundwork Coffee n cooking fat 1 oz Campari Helioterra Wines n 1 oz Cinzano sweet vermouth Drop oysters into boiling water for 2 Hoxie Cove minutes. Transfer to bowl with cold water La Moule Build the drink in the rocks glass. Add for several minutes. Pat dry. Dip prepared Little Brewing all ingredients with lots of ice into the Millenium Farms oysters in egg, then in corn meal, coating glass. Stir. Garnish the top of the drink Miss Zumstein Cakes thoroughly. Set aside to dry. Heat oil or with orange peel. & Desserts fat in frying pan to 370 degrees F. (or until Oregon Oyster Company quite hot). Fry oysters until golden brown Oyster Bluff Shellfish LLC Nicky USA on one side, then turn carefully to brown the other side. (About 4 minutes each XLB side). Serve immediately. (Serves 3-4).

7 2018 American Wetlands Month TWC Board TheWetlands Conservancy of Directors Photo Contest ANNUAL REPORT 2017–18 John van Staveren Chair

Scott Rich Vice Chair

Amy van Saun Lovely Landscape: Lake in the Dunes, Secretary Bill Marshall Michael Menzies Treasurer Kimberlee Chambers Kathleen Guillozet Mark Jockers Furry, not so Furry Friends: White Faced Ibis, Kay Scheurer Steele Carol Murdock Emerging Leaders: Once Upon Morgan Rider We kicked off American Wetlands Month a Log, Lila McCombs Giovanni Salimena Beautiful Botanicals: with our annual photo contest. Wocus Blossom on a Wetland, Russel Tomlin This year we had over 150 photos entered! After much deliberation between our 5 guest Staff judges, these four photos were chosen as our Esther Lev Executive Director 2018 winners. Thank you to everyone who shared photos with us. We can’t wait to do Patty Lyons Associate Director it again next year!!

Paul Engelmeyer Coastal Steward Board Farewell and Welcome Megan Garvey Urban Property Steward This fall we said farewell to board member Kate Gowell. Last year, Kate relocated to McMinnville. Time growing her law practice, getting Kendra Manton Communications Coordinator to know her new community and a new puppy require staying closer to home. Thank you Kate for your board service and support! Kelsey Spears Green Streets Technician

Kacy Woodley We are excited to welcome Kathleen (Kas) Guillozet to our board. Assistant Land Steward Kas is the Director of the Bonneville Environmental Foundations Model Watersheds Program and she supports other basin-wide efforts relating to monitoring, peer to peer learning and knowledge sharing. We are excited for her to bring her interest and experience in

The Wetlands Conservancy the social and ecological dimensions of resource management, eco- 4640 SW Macadam #50 system services, working lands, and environmental justice to Portland, OR 97239 The Wetlands Conservancy. t 503.227.0778 f 971.229.1968 [email protected] www.wetlandsconservancy.org Share your photos with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Tag us!

@oregonwetlands @thewetlandsconservancy @wetlandsconservancy Use our hashtag #mywetland 8 2018 American Wetlands Month TheWetlands Conservancy Photo Contest ANNUAL REPORT 2017–18

Over the past year, our partnerships, projects, and work to conserve Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands in Central Oregon, Harney County, Willamette Valley, and the Portland Metro area have grown. Our visioning processes with the High Desert Partnership, ranchers, Malheur Wildlife Refuge and Portland Audubon Society are moving toward creating on the ground projects. Our work with The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to restore native oysters and bringing Traditional Ecological Knowledge into conservation planning are gearing up. We are exploring new partner- ships and initiatives with surface water management agencies, soil and water conservation districts, schools, restaurants and breweries, neighbors, and communities to conserve Oregon wetlands and waters. Together we are laying the founda- tion for opportunities to conserve Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands forever. 2017-18 Accomplishments 2018-19 As a leader in wetland con- Plans WHY WE CARE servation, restoration and enhancement, we created Oregon Greatest Wetlands and the Oregon ABOUT OREGON’S Esther Lev WETLANDS Wetlands Explorer, a data-rich wetlands mapping, assessment and Executive Director planning tool. We have also completed regional biodiversity and Wetlands are vital conservation plans that have guided public and private investments to our health and toward wetland conservation across Oregon. Today, 55% of Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands are permanently conserved. the health of our In collaboration with private and public land managers, we have environment. They conducted research and developed best practices and advanced wetland protection, conservation and enhancement. practices and clean and recharge strategies. We currently manage 32 preserves and more than 1,500 our water supply, acres across Oregon. In the coming year we will be adding 400 acres John van Staveren of Willamette wet prairie to our portfolio. Board Chair provide critical For more than ten years, we have been working in partnership fish and wildlife with the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Malheur Nation- al Wildlife Refuge, wetland ecologists and private landowners to document wet meadow plant habitat, and communities and diversity in response to changing water levels, timing and in turn subsequent protect our water management decisions. We have found biologists, birders, wetland enthusiasts, ranch- ers and refuge staff share a common love and desire to maintain the Harney Basin wet mead- communities from ows in perpetuity. We look forward to continued conversations, research and management floods. Wetlands experiments to implement our collective vision. are beautiful to Over the past four years, we have worked with The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians on research, assessments, and restoration in the Siletz and Yaquina Basins. Our most recent look at and magi- collaborative effort to bring back the native Olympia oyster in the Yaquina estuary, led us to cal to experience. discover that the majority of TWC’s Central Coast and Willamette Valley identified Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands match the present set of focus areas where the Tribe is examining conser- They also offer the vation actions. A major focus for the Tribe is opportunities to achieve cultural conservation most biologically through wetland conservation and enhancement. Together, we will work to support cultural preservation through wetland conservation by developing joint wetland prioritization and rich and productive conservation plans, that assess current and historical natural and cultural resource conditions. lands in our state. The Plans will guide future conservation actions to implement our common visions and action steps for protecting or enhancing wetlands of the Central Coast and Willamette Valley. Together, we are conserving Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands. We look forward to sharing news and updates of our conservation and education efforts, meeting you in a wetland or at one of our events.

10 Financial Report JULY 1, 2017– JUNE 30, 2018

Donor support makes The Wetlands Conservancy’s work to conserve Statement of Activities FY 2017–2018 Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands possible. We are grateful for the gener- osity of our many supporters who provided nearly 72% of our operat- REVENUE ing revenue in 2017. Grants...... $ 312,653 Fee for Service...... 291,801 In addition to operating support, more than $291,801 was raised Land...... 166,650 through fee for service work and grants to support our land acquisi- Donations...... 164,128 tion, land stewardship, research and outreach and education proj- Dividends and interest...... 13,030 ects. In 2017, TWC added 71.18 acres to our Lower Yaquina coastal Preserve, removed a dike and enhanced estuarine habitat in another Total Revenue...... $ 948,262 portion of the preserve which led to launching our native oyster res- toration project with the Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians EXPENSES and Oregon Oyster Farms. Operations...... $ 172,791 The strength of overall contributions, combined with prudent Land Management...... 140,703 fiscal management, allowed The Wetlands Conservancy to end Research...... 138,303 the year in a strong financial position. Fundraising/Management...... 88,018 The following summary of financial information is derived Communications...... 18,096 from the audited consolidated statements of activities and of Land Acquisition...... 11,527 financial position for The Wetlands Conservancy for the year ending Total Expenses...... $ 569,438 June 30, 2018. A copy of the audited financial statement is available Net Income...... $ 378,824 at The Wetlands Conservancy office.

Removing a 1500 ft dike and enhancing the habitat quality at our Lower Yaquina Preserve is supporting restoring native Olympia Oyster populations.

71-acre addition to Lower Yaquina Preserve, Newport Oregon.

11 In 2017, The Wetlands Conservancy hosted several art and food events to celebrate the role that beaver, turtles, oysters and salmon play in conserving Oregon wetlands. We used art, food and drink to bring people together and continue building our wetland conservation community. Thanks to all the artists, chefs and drink producers that have become our ambassadors and participated in Wetlands and Wellies 2017, Beaver Tales Art Exhibit, Shuck Portland, Rock Paper Turtle, Hogs and Rocks and the Negroni Special.

WETLANDS & WELLIES 2017

Over 175 people Sponsors gathered at McKay Boeing Clean Water Services Creek Farm in Columbia Bank Hillsboro for Wet- ESA In-Kind lands and Wellies Fish People Seafood Backyard Bird Shop Bambu 2017 in appreciation Hahn and Associates Metro Duncan Berry ROCK PAPER TURTLE of Oregon wetlands Oregon Wetlands LLC Higgins and The Wetlands Pacific Birds Habitat Joint John van Staveren Rock Paper Turtle Brian Mock Conservancy. It was Venture Leupold & Stevens Twenty-one artist’s Ann Munson Pacific Foods Incorporated Debby Neely a fabulous afternoon in five locations Pacific Habitat Services Martin St Louis Molly Reeves of field trips, PC Trask & Associates McKay Creek Blueberry Farm kicked off TWC’s Jan Rimerman delicious food and Pembroke Asset Advisors Minam River Lodge American Wetlands Joe Robinson drink, catching up LLC Misti Krewe of Nimbus Month May 2018 Teresa Ruch Spence-Tobey Group Brass Roots Movement Elaine Tan with old friends and Realtors Mitzi Jonkheer with open studios Gia Whitlock making news ones, SWCA Environmental Northwest Eco Tours and sales to sup- & Guide Service Tom Willing music and dancing, Consultants port turtle habitat Candace Wilson Trimet Northwest Natural and learning about Tualatin Soil and Water Gas Company enhancement at Lisa Wiser TWC’s most recent Conservation District Overleaf Lodge TWC’s Nyberg Winterbrook Planning In-Kind projects and Wetland Preserve in Wolf Water Resources Inc ? Taqueria Cascade Sotheby’s partnerships. Portland Center Stage Tualatin. International Realty REI Duck Pond Cellars Food & Drink Sand Dune Pub Artists Dave Haslett Bull Run Distillery Company Cha Cha Cha! Spa Manzanita Stuart Adams Hopworks Urban Brewery Chehalem Wines Summer Lake Hotsprings Toni Avery Hyland Estates Winery Coopers Hall The Drift Inn Mary Burgess Joann & Edward Frankel Dick’s Kitchen Susan Cowan Katy Krider Fish People Seafood Welsh Family Wines Jenn Ferrante Lakewood Center for the Hopworks Urban Brewery Bonnie Garlington Arts Exhibit Gallery Little Beast Brewing Trip Leaders Ian Garlington New Seasons Miss Zumstein Matt Brennan Dave Haslett Nicoletta’s Table Morgan Street Theatre Jared Kinnear Jani Hoberg Jan Rimerman Stone Barn Brandyworks Nicky USA Joe Liebezeit Oregon Oyster Farms Inc Carol Murdock Portland Cider Co. Bruce Roll Umi Organic Jonathan Soll 12 Xico DONATIONS It is always a joy to support an organization that so beautifully embodies the Jan Rimerman philosophy of human beings living in balance and harmony with the ecological Meg Ruby JULY 1, 2017–JUNE 30, 2018 systems of this planet that sustain us. Not only does TWC advocate for the Giovanni Salimena preservation and good management of our earth’s wetlands but they do so Patricia & Larry Salimena Founders Circle by bringing together landowners, lawmakers and stakeholders whose values, Christina Scarzello Susan Ellis Ethan Seltzer perspectives and priorities may be highly divergent. Jules & Meryl Evens Bonnie Serkin Mark Greenfield At a time when there seems to be so little tolerance for differences and demands Mostafa & Naomi Shirazi Sarah Hartung on our natural resources and planetary systems are at unprecedented highs, Sandy Sigal & Johnny Leuthhold having the will and skill to come together for the purpose of finding common Dave & Tanya Smith Kathryn Koepke ground in the use and management of these resources is critical. TWC, embraces Mary Lou Strong & John Osburn Amy van Saun Jim Labbe all aspects of the human community and embodies leadership that unites not Barbara Wagner Spady’s Acres LLC separates. TWC encourages thoughtful and peaceful dialogue while advocating for Nicholas Walrod Stan Geiger & Marilynn the best management and preservation of our valuable wetlands. Who could ask Stribling for a more worthy organization to support? 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PLANNED If you share our vision of partnering with communities across Oregon to conserve, GIVING AND enhance and restore the physical and ecological values of Oregon’s greatest wetlands, ESTATE you can make conservation of these lands a part of your own legacy by making Tomlin Russell PLANNING a planned gift to TWC. A planned gift will allow you to maximize the financial rewards of your philanthropy as these gifts are structured to help you realize the full range of the tax and income incentives provided by law to encourage charitable giving. A planned gift is a great way to ensure that future generations will value Oregon’s wetlands. Your planning today helps ensure that Oregon wetlands will be protected for future generations. We strongly recommend that you consult with your attorney, accountant and/or financial advisor in evaluating which options might be appropriate for you.

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