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Walking the bluff P&TC acquired for LISA FILTER/P&TC

ANNUAL2017 REPORT ur Programs O2017 by the numbers Land Research Community Protection & Policy Engagement

acres of185 lands acquired miles589 of trail rated members3,800 engaged

By acting swiftly and judiciously In a first-of-its-kind report, we Together, we add up to a power- to acquire parcels for Frontenac bicycled the full length of every ful force for parks and trails. Our and Sibley state parks and the state trail in to give a advocacy is strengthened by the Hastings-to-Redwing trail, we comprehensive overview of their momentum we gain in knowing protected critical opportunities for condition to plan for future needs that so many people care deeply conservation and recreation. and communicate their value. about these places.

$1.6value of lands million we hold public comments50+ shared volunteer12 groups in trust opposing ATVs in parks supported as fiscal clients

In addition to the new lands Our members responded when We assume the fiduciary respon- acquired in 2017, we hold eight we sent out an action alert and sibilities that enable grassroots other lands in trust, expressly for many let us know they contacted groups to support parks and trails the intent of protecting them for a planners as part of the Taconite through fundraising, organizing, park or trail. State Trail planning process. and promoting these places.

Published May 2018

Jay Cooke State Park by Janell Wesenberg DEBBIE KIPPEN/P&TC PHOTO CONTEST Letter from Leadership

May 2018

Dear Friends,

We are very proud and honored to have worked with numerous community groups and parks and trails agency staff last year to save critical lands through acquisition and our advocacy at the state capitol.

With the acquisition of the 159 acres of land for Frontenac in 2017 we knowingly took on a project that requires persistence and patience as it will likely take years to see through to its conclusion of becoming part of the park. We act swiftly when op- portunities like this arise because we're mindful that they may come only once in a lifetime. Without this ability and mindset, the opportunity could be lost. In this case, there were no other entity to ensure the land was acquired because the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources can only contemplate buying land within a park's legally defined statutory boundary, of which this lay outside.

This year we've been working with the legislature to amend the Frontenac State Park's statutory boundary to include this land that undoubtedly deserves to be part of the state park and would offer incredible hiking and birding opportunities. With the legislative session still in progress we don't know the outcome yet, but we are pre- pared to hold this land in trust for as long as prudently feasible.

Meanwhile we continue our work in both research and policy. With the release of our report that rates the condition of all Minnesota's state trails, we move ever more con- fidently in our role as advocates for building and maintaining these incredible assets. Knowing that the majority (79 percent) of state trails are in excellent or good condi- tion is reassuring. And the data is now available to create a plan and funding goals to repave those trails in poor condition while planning for the coming years to keep our trails in good condition. The vision of connecting people across the state with cities and parks through a healthy mode of travel, whether by bicycle, foot, horse or roller blades inspires us to continue this important work.

Finally, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our members, whose support makes all this work possible. Thank you!

Julie Gugin, Brett Feldman, President of the Board Executive Director

3 and ProtectionL Saving special places for future generations We partner with state, regional, and local agencies as well as volunteer Friends Groups and others across Minnesota to acquire critical lands for parks and trails, ensuring the protection of their natural and cultural treasures and access for people to enjoy for generations to come.

With our Samuel H. Morgan Land Fund, which operates as a revolving account that gets spent many times over, we have dedicated funds ready to respond quickly when land goes for sale. This pared with our staff expertise ensures critical opportunities to save land are not lost.

On bluff overlook P&TC Acquire for Frontenac State Park BRETT FELDMAN/P&TC 2017 Land Saved

Saving bluffs for Frontenac State Park

Hiking to the top of the bluffs, at this land Parks & Trails Council purchased adjacent to Frontenac State Park, provides awe-inspiring views from all directions. To the south you can see a stream running from an ecologically critical wetlands and into the waters of the Mississippi River where it widens Final piece to bring entire shore to become Lake Pepin. To the north is the view of the park's bluffs and prairie. Historically used as pasture land, it's now of Lake 21 into restored to native savanna. We are currently working with the legislature to expand the park's boundary to include this land. This project has been years in the making and shows how patience can pay off. Lake 21 now of- fers a completely natural lake experience. Park staff began discussions to buy the land decades ago but it never finalized. Timing is critical in land deals and while there was a close call with a sale for high- end development, luckily that didn’t happen either. When the land was passed down to family, an op- portunity re-arose to buy it for the park. Acquisition was just the first step as numerous structures and dumpster-loads of debris were then removed with the assistance of the Sibley State Park Improvement First parcel for the proposed Association’s volunteer members. As this was the last piece of private property along the lake, a whole Hastings-Redwing Trail new potential is opened up for a trail to circle the lake. The group campsite is located along this lake This land project secures about one mile of former railroad and now these campers have a completely unob- line along the Vermillion River for the proposed 20-mile- structed view of this beautiful lake. trail that would connect to trails in Hastings and Redwing. LAND HELD IN TRUST FOR A PARK OR TRAIL AT 2017 YEAR END Location of Land Acres Land Value* Year Acquired for trailhead in the city of Lake Wilson 0.58 $2,500 2015 Finland State Forest part of exchange for Crosby Manitou State Park 3.50 $16,400 2004 Frontenac State Park restored blufflands just outside current boundary 158.82 $866,250 2017 Hastings-Redwing Trail first land for planned trail, not currently usable 10.30 $30,900 2017 Sibley State Park at southeast border, enables Glacial Lakes State Trail connection 153.06 $460,000 2014 Sibley State Park final privately owned land around Lake 21 15.77 $200,000 2017 at Devil's Track River near Grand Marais 40.00 $28,000 1995 forested wetlands along Hwy. 31. provides 1/4-mile buffer 2.50 $19,200 2013 TOTAL 384.53 $1,623,250

No land was conveyed to a park or trail in 2017 *Listed is the land value on the date it was acquired; the value may have increased or decreased depending on changes in the market. 5 esearch & PublicR Policy An independent, honest and forthright voice By effectively researching and communicating the needs of Minnesota’s parks and trails to legislators and government leaders, we play a vital role in ensuring these special places are created, maintained and protected for generations to come.

Whitewater State Park BRENDAN MEIER/P&TC PHOTO CONTEST Fully funding state parks and trails remains elusive goal

Lawmakers passed a two-year budget for state parks and trails that will keep state parks and trails relatively stable. But, ultimately this budget outcome was the re- sult of increased park fees and decreased general fund appropriations. The sustainability of such an approach is uncertain at best and could have unintended conse- quences in creating barriers for certain populations to visit state parks. Keeping state parks protected Gov. Mark Dayton deserves recognition for winning a last-minute concession that gives the MnDNR a de- from off-highway vehicles partment-wide operating adjustment from the general fund, without which, cuts may have been fortcoming. With the release of the Draft Master Plan in Dec. 2016, we saw and responded to its seeming permissiveness in alluding that OHVs, such as ATVs may be allowed as the trail runs through McCarthy Beach and Bear Head Lake state parks. Knowing that state law has always been interpreted to prohibit such use, we quickly alerted our members and the response was resounding with at least 50 members notifying us they submitted comments in opposition. By Oct. 2017, we saw that our voices were heard as the MnDNR released the final plan with new lan- guage that unequivocably stated:

"OHVs are prohibited in state parks per MN Rules 6100.1900, thus an OHV route around Key trail projects funded, but too the park would be necessary. Also, the State Park Visitor Surveys and public comments dur- many others left unfunded ing this planning process indicate strong oppo- sition to adding OHV use within state parks." Funding received for 4 of 13 trail projects we supported: • Gitchi-Gami: $3.13 million to extend the segment in Grand First-of-its kind Marais to . Source: Bonding Bill • Glacial Lakes: $2.6 million toward building a 6.25-mile spur inventory of trail to connect into Sibley State Park from New London, and repair the trail in Sibley State Park. Source: Bonding Bill conditions • Heartland: $3.3 million toward building the segment in Detroit Lakes to Frazee. Source: Bonding Bill By coordinating an extensive new research project, we • Mill Towns: $328,000 toward extending the segment in ensured every mile of Min- Dundas to Faribault (Bonding Bill). Plus $438,000 to- nesota's State Trails were systematically riden and ward building a bridge over the Cannon River in Faribault assessed to give us a clear picture of the needs of that provides a connection to the Sakatah State Trail. Source: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund the state trail system.

• Casey Jones: $600,000 to extend the segment in Pipe- Our conclusions showed that overall the trails are stone five more miles to reach Woodstock. currently in good shape with 79 percent rated as Source: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund either excellent or good. We were further able to estimate that state trails have a 28-year life span State trail projects left unfunded: before deterioriating into poor condition. Chester Woods, Goodhue-Pioneer, Interstate State Park's Knowing all this, planning for future maintenance trail to connect with Swedish Immigrant Trail, Minnesota need—one of the biggest obstacles for the sys- Valley, Mississippi Blufflands, Preston-Harmony. tem—could be within reach. 7 ommunity EngagementC Engaging people to protect parks and trails Our motto, "people saving special places" reflects the grassroots nature of our work. Members provide the largest and most important source of our revenue--members make this important work possible. We work to keep our members informed and motivated.

Moose Lake State Park DEBBIE KIPPEN/P&TC PHOTO CONTEST Day on the Hill brings advocates Partnering with Friends Groups together Volunteer-based, independent Friends Groups continue to Our annual Day on the Hill brought supporters together be important partners in our work. In 2017 we supported to learn about the upcoming legislative session and equip 12 groups as their fiscal sponsors in raising funds for im- them with tools to effectively advocate for parks and trails portant projects. By highlighting the work of these groups, needs. As efforts emerged from some groups to allow off- plus another 10 groups on our website, we are beginning to road vehicles into state parks, we invited renowned ecolo- tackle our goal of connecting these groups with the neces- gist George Wuerthner to present on his research into the sary resources to increase their capacity. detrimental environmental impacts motorized recreation. In addition, our government relations consultant led a panel discussion with Rep. Hausman (DFL-St. Paul), Rep. Jason Metsa (DFL-Eveleth), Sen. Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point), and Sen. David Senjem (R-Rochester).

Behind-the-scenes on two projects with Magney Mingles Honoring outstanding service and more at Annual Dinner With two major projects that P&TC worked on seeing milestones in 2017, our Magney Circle members were invited to tour the impact of this work. Over 200 P&TC members gathered for our annual dinner where we recognized Rep. Alice Hausman with the Reuel On June 3, a two-mile segment of the Mill Towns State Harmon Award for her unwavering commitment to cham- Trail held a grand opening with a ribbon cutting, brass pioning legislation benefitting Minnesota's parks and trails. band, cupcakes and speeches. Magney Circle members joined the celebration after enjoying a guided bike tour by Award-winning photojournalist Brian Peterson enthralled DNR planning staff. the attendees with photos from his Minnesota State of Wonders book that captured the four seasons of our state, On Oct. 7, Magney Circle members and Frontenac State largely from state parks. Park Association members hiked the land we acquired and are currently working to add to the park. Sen. Dave With more than 50 businesses and individuals generously Durenberger spoke on the importance of protecting places donating items for our silent auction and raffle, we raised like this land. $6,800 to help sustain our work. 9 inancial HealthF Being stewards of our financial resources We value the generous resources that our supporters have entrusted with us to deliver on our mission. It is a trust we take seriously. Accordingly, to ensure the sound management and transparency of our financial resources we submit our accounting to a full audit by certified public accountants, as presented here.

Minnesota Valley State Trail ANDREW OFTEDAL/P&TC STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES NET ASSETS BY FUND

Temporarily Support & Revenue Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund 2017 2016 Member/Corp Contributions & Grants $ 459,642 $ 250,000 $ 709,642 General Fund $471,977 $366,157 Member Dues 87,780 87,780 (Unrestricted) Special Events (net expenses of $12,473) 2,586 2,586 General Fund $250,000 $35,000 Investment Income 418,762 418,762 (Temp Restricted) Loss on Sale of Property a (14,521) (14,521) Samuel H. Morgan Other Income 22,213 22,213 $4,824,346 $4,644,061 Land Acquisition Fundb Satisfaction of Time Restrictions 35,000 (35,000) - Reuel Harmon Total Support & Revenue 1,011,462 215,000 1,226,462 $2,433,007 $2,125,805 Endowment Fundc

Expenses Total $7,779,330 $7,171,023 Land Acquisition 102,232 - 102,232 Community Outreach 163,899 - 163,899 (b) The Samuel H. Morgan Land Acquisition Fund is a revolving Membership 94,034 - 94,034 account that covers acquisition costs and is reimbursed when Research & Public Policy 145,261 - 145,261 land is transferred to a public agency. Administration 71,528 - 71,528 Development 41,201 - 41,201 (c) The Reuel Harmon Endowment Fund provides up to 5% of Total Expenses 618,155 - 618,155 its balance annually for general operations.

Change in Net Assets 393,307 215,000 608,307 Net Assets at Beginning of Year 7,136,023 35,000 7,171,023 Net Assets at End of Year 7,529,330 250,000 7,779,330 (a) Parks & Trails Council holds land in trust for public partners that occasionally declines in value by the time of sale. This decline in value is absorbed by P&TC's Samuel H. Morgan Land Fund.

Parks & Trails Council spends 81% of expenses on programs, which goes above and beyond the Charities Review Council recommendation that at Events Minnesota 2 least 70% of expenses be spent on programs. 2 Environmental & Other Fund Development Investment Income

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Financial information is based on an independent auditor’s report conducted in accordance with auditing standards for the years ended Dec. 31, 2017 and 2016. To obtain a copy of the complete audit, please contact the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota office at 651-726-2457.

11 CircleMagney

The legacy left by our founder Judge Clarence Magney inspires our work today. His vision for conserving land for everyone to enjoy, created treasured places where memories and connections continue to be made long after his life and will continue for generations to come. Our Magney Circle members continue this legacy of generosity on behalf of parks and trails in Minnesota with their gifts of $500 or more annually.

Gooseberry Falls State Park THOMAS THRASH/P&TC PHOTO CONTEST Kem Pomeroy Mary Hauser $5,000+ Maureen Reed and Jim Hart Bill and Linda Holley Richard "Dick" and Mary Brainerd Tom Stoa and Christine Boudin Stoa Chris Howard Louise Fester Mark and Joan Strobel Don Janes Katherine M. Nielsen Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Veronica Jaralambides and Chris Polston Peter and Linda Seed Tom Tegeder and Dorothy Seitz Judy Ostendorff and Ron Jensen Fred and Eleanor Winston Tracy Van Steenburgh and James W. A. Ladner Susan and David Johnson Tom and Diane Witzig Bruce E. Johnson $1,000+ Steve and Ellen Young Dr. Paul Karazija Dr. Dorothy H. Anderson Phil and Anne Zink Lynette W. Kepp Bruce and Martha Atwater Greg and Mai Lauer Jen Bayer Kathy and Allen Lenzmeier Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buell $500+ Kellie and Dwayne Lowman Joe and Cathy Amato Peter K. Butler Toni R. Magnuson Karla and Brad Anderson Gary R. Carlson John Malone Susan and Jay Anderson David Chizek M.D. Michele Marrinan Bob Bierscheid Patricia A. Colburn James Massee & Sydney Nesbitt Massee Paul Blonski Mike and Julia Costello Pat and Patti McAdaragh Ms. Thelma Boeder Steve and Amy Culbert Anne McKinsey Kathy Bonnifield and Adam Oliansky Mr. Thomas E. Daggett and Dr. Barbara L. Dana Meier Leila Brammer Daggett Sarah and Andrew Meister Henry and Nancy Brantingham Robert and Nancy Erickson Steven Miller Gerald C. Bren Tim and Noreen Farrell Carol J. Mizuno Richard Brennan Brett Feldman and Elizabeth Haugen Marlys Johnson and Robert Nesheim Peter and Nancy Breyfogle Gail L. Fiskewold Mark and Jackie Nolan Paul H. Brown Dick and Donna Heine John and Yvette Oldendorf Michael R. Conley Mike and Karel Helgeson Keith and Carol Ottoson Kathleen A. Connelly Theresa Horan Michele J. Peter Steve W. Cook Frank Janezich Michael Prichard Jean and Joe Crocker Ms. Carol E. Jennings Lori Ricke and Eric Dunn Keith and Katharyn Dawson Richard E. Keir Anna Marie P. Rosen David Dixen The Kellogg Family Dominique Conseil and Misato Sakai Senator Dave Durenberger and Susan Foote Katherine L. Kladstrup Robert Secor Nan Upin and Ed Murphy Drs. Jim and Penny Langland Scott and Theresa Seys David and Nancy Erpestad Judith Reisman and Jane Levin Charles Silverson and Elaine Elnes Sheila R. Faulkner Pam and Harry Lienke *Dave and Linda Simpkins Harvey and Andrea Feldman Dan Luna Joan L. Smith William Fester Sheila and Chris Martin Thomas B. Stirling Robert and Yvonne Fiedler Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Roger Strand Lisa Filter and Joel Martin Lucy and Bob Mitchell - The Longview John and Teresa Swoyer Richard and Carol Flint Foundation Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson Charles and Iris Fried Dr. Donna Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Vantine Florence K. Gleason Dennis Murnyak Jane Harper and John Velin James F. Glockner Robert and Emily Nesvold Jane and Ed Wachutka Hendrie and Lori Grant Richard and Joan Newmark Barry Warner and Maureen Wiegner Kevin Gregerson Jim Nystrom Bruce Hendrickson and Laura Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Kirk P. Gregg David and Marla Olson Bernie and Evie Zeruhn Julie Gugin and John Hall Thomas and Susan Pavey Kurt E. Zuppke Kit Hadley Robert R. Piche Anonymous (2)

13 embers &M Supporters Together we are people saving special places! Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is honored to recognize the individuals, foundations and organizations whose incredible generosity makes it possible to continue our tradition of working to acquire and conserve land for outdoor recreation across Minnesota.

Lake Maria State Park COURTESY OF JOHN DYKSTRA Michael L. Bartz John Cross John and Martha Gabbert 3M$10,000+ Gives Michelle Basman Al and Sue Crouse Jim Gabe Betty L. Meyer Revocable Trust Chad and Jill Bass Ed and Caryl Crozier Susan Terry and Barb Gacek Henry S. Crosby Jr. Family Fund of The Malcolm D. Bastron Darryl Cuddy and Family Theodore V. Galambos Minneapolis Foundation Stephanie Battista Charles Curry Carol and Mike Garbisch Bill Handsaker Fund at the Community Judy Bearman Marianne D'Angelo Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association Foundation of Western Nevada Cole and Terry Becker Dennis and Janet Daley Vicki Gaylord Minnesota Environmental Fund (MEF) Mary Behrens Anne Damon Burle and Louetta Gengenbach Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Eric Bergerson Theresa Smith and Mark Danielson R. James Gesell Foundation Roger Betz Laurie Hanson and Kim Dayton Amanda Giliotti Dale and Janet Beumer Edward N. Dayton Karen Thimmesch and David Gill Ingrid Beyer Laurel and Carter Delaittre Daren Gislason $1,000+ Larry and Judy Biederman Michael Delong Lynn Glesne Mary C. Dolan-The Longview Foundation Gerald Bird Ward Denaway Connie Goerke Robert Dunn Trust Roger Birnbaum Tim Wicker and Carolyn Deters Melvin F. Goldenbogen Minnesota Energy Resources and Heather Bjork Stephen Dickhaus Keith Golke embers Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Carsten O. Bjornstad Linda Dieleman Nancy and Dick Gongoll Michael V. Tegeder Trust Bruce Blackburn Charlotte and Jeff Disch Allen Gooch UnitedHealth Group Bill and Beth Blank Stacy and Marc Doepner-Hove Tim and Anne Goodman M Terri Blumke Tony and Gerlinde Doom David Goodwin Roger and Audrey Bock James Drake Edward and Eileen Gordon & Supporters $500+ Fred Bogott Joy and David Drummond Tim Graf Ameriprise Financial Carolyn Foundation Wallace Bohach Jane E. Duncan Stacey J. Grimes GiveMN Craig A. Bonn Vicki and Bruce Dunlop Stephen J. Gronewold IBM International Foundation Jason Beowulf Boswell Charlie Durenberger Paul Swenson and Kathy Guess Medtronic Foundation Alice E. Bresnahan Mike Durenberger Kerry and Mark Gustafson Northstar Trail Travelers John and Mary Brink Susan and Bill Dustin Randy Guzman Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota Nancy Odden and Doug Britton P.J. and J. Isabelle Dyck Ms. Mary Jane Haemig Fund Valerie Britton John Dykstra Albert and Janice Hammond Pincushion Trails Inn Daniel and Patricia Brockton Douglas and Nancy Ecker Donna Hanbery James Brooks Alison C. Edgerton Nancy M. Hanson James Broten Jennifer and Tony Edlund Ian R. Harding $100+ Lin and Bob Bruce Scott and Susan Eggert Will and Julie Harrington Jane Voglewede and David Abbott Lucy Bruntjen George Ehrhardt Lynn Hartshorn John M. Adolphson Gayle E. Burdick Robert Eidem Edward Hathaway Dr. David A. Ahlquist Ronald Burley Robert and Maryann Eliason Kathryn S. 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Carrier Barbara Esselman Jane and Paul Hedin Jane Andrews Katherine Carrigan Tim and Maria Faacks Roy and Barbara Heinrich Peter and Jane Archibald Charles and Carolyn Ceronsky Julie Farnham Stefan Helgeson Scott Armitage Frank and Kathie Cerra Alan and Sara Felix Victoria Helmuth Christina Arndt Karen Chandler and Craig Schulz Brian Ferch Tom M. Henderson Tom Arneson Chuck Chism Burton Ferrier Joel Hendrickson Brian Austin Karen Christy and Brian Groh Terry and Ronald Ferriss John and Diane Herman Amy Avery City of Frazee Gary and Kelli Fifield Joan H. Higinbotham Charles and Mary Babcock Jon Clark Gerald Filler Ruth Hiland Doodee Backstrom Margaret Cleveland Ken Flies E. Jean Hilfer Michael F. Bailey Gary Connett Suzanne Flotten Mary Hill Molly Moilanen and Justin Bakken Mary K. Connolly Anne Flueckiger Paul and Mary Hoff Carol E. Ball Julie and Jon Cook Vicki Foley Terry Hokeness Shari Ballard Stewart H. Corn Roger A. 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Anderson Carolyn and Raymond Serrano Paul and Janet Tolzmann Bob Bierscheid Kent G. Severson John and Hilary Toren in memory of Charlene Jensen Big River Pizza Charles and Judith Shepard Lydija and John Tschumperlin Kathy Bonnifield Charles and Judith Sherman Twin Cities Bicycling Club Northstar Trail Travelers Linda Valen Gary Bullemer James and Jane Shinners Lisa Bormann and Franz Ulrich Cannon Falls Canoe Rental Scott and Louise Sicard Faye Ulrich in memory of Cynthia Fay Kit Hadley Cove Point Lodge Jill and Steven Sicheneder Angela Urban David Thoreson Photography Suzann Willhite and Kristin Siegesmund US Bank Foundation in memory of Darlene Robert and Nancy Erickson Hanson Miriam G. Simmons Thomas and Anne Utschig David Gilsvik Central MN Volkssport Rhonda Simonson Linda Valen Julie Gugin Bruce W. Gravelle Michael Sis Mike and Diane Van Essen Guthrie Theater Catherine and Bill Harrison Erika and Paul Sitz Tom Marcouiller and Bobbi Voss Jane Harper Northstar Trail Travelers Theodore Sitz Jim Walch Mark Hirsch Charles and Susanne Smith Maxine H. Wallin in memory of Ed Schneider Idylwood Equestrian Center Conrad and Ann Smith Daphne Walmer and David Herreid Chris and Julie McDevitt Lutsen Mountains Brett and Katherine Smith Bill and Judy Walter Stacey Johnson Lutsen Resort & Sea Villas Carla J. Smith Doug and Peg Wangensteen Constance Mullins Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Elaine Smith Mr. Eldean Ward in memory of Floyd Keller Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx Katherine M. Smith Erin and Jeff Warshaw Tim and Noreen Farrell Mother Earth Gardens Linda E. Smith Stuart Webb Beth A. Honetschlager Ed Murphy Lynette Smith Don and Renee Weirick Emily Nesvold Ms. Sandra L. Smith Dennis and Maureen Welsch in memory of Howard Bean Robert and Nancy Erickson New Scenic Cafe Steven Soderlind Charlotte Wentzell Brian Peterson Susan and Gary Specker Richard L. West in memory of Jane Kempf prAna William Spring Katherine Whittet Lisa Lambrecht Maureen Reed and Jim Hart Marius N. Stan Mike and Pam Wiehe Northstar Trail Travelers Saint Paul Saints Alan Steiff Dr. Richard Wielkiewicz in memory of Keith Fester Sanborn Canoe Company Kathryn Steinberger and Jim Young Joseph Wilhelmy William Fester Sawbill Canoe Outfitters 17 Dave and Linda Simpkins Regional Trails (SMART) Tim Springer Superior Hiking Trail Association Committee Board of There And Back Books Twin Cities Bicycling Club Members Directors Three Rivers Park District Walnut Grove Economic Development Finance Committee Nan Upin and Ed Murphy Authority Executive Committee Robert O. Erickson President Wild Mountain Julie Gugin, Julie Gugin Bob Bierscheid, CO-VICE PRESIDENT Pro-Bono Bruce E. Johnson Tom Stoa, CO-VICE PRESIDENT Friends Group Kellie Lowman Dorothy Anderson, Secretary Law Firms & Thomas E. Pavey Robert O. Erickson, Treasurer Partners Dr. Maureen Reed Anne Flueckiger Recognizing our Friends Group Attorneys Recognizing law firms whose lawyers Nan Upin Bruce Johnson members offered pro-bono legal advice in 2016 Ed Murphy Association, Inc. Human Resource Committee Central Lakes Trail Association Briggs and Morgan Directors Marc Manderscheid Ed Murphy Freeborn County Trail Association Thomas E. Pavey Richard “Dick” Brainerd Friends of Anderson Park Fox Rothschild LLP Nan Upin Steve Cook Friends of Bertram Chain of Lakes Ken Rowe Jane Harper Regional Park Kennedy & Graven, Land Committee Paul Karazija Friends of Blue Mounds State Park Kellie Lowman Chartered Michael G. Burnett Friends of Casey Jones Trail Association Emily Nesvold Mike Norton William A. Carlson Friends of Father Hennepin State Park Maslon, LLP Tim J. Eschweiler Friends of Honorary Directors Andy Jacobson Tim Farrell Sen. David Durenberger Friends of Cyri Wiggins Julie Gugin Thomas T. Dwight Friends of Jackson County Trails Jane Harper Martin Kellogg Friends of Lake Bronson State Park Richardson & Richardson Bruce E. Johnson David Minge Friends of Law Offices Grant J. Merritt Mike Prichard Friends of Mill Towns State Trail Chuck Richardson Matt Soucek Peter Seed Friends of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Tom Stoa Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Cyri Wiggins Friends of Staff & Friends of Consultants Brett Feldman Legislative Committee Friends of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Dorothy H. Anderson Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association Lisa Filter Association External Relations Director Bob Bierscheid Richard C. Brainerd Friends of Luce Line West Becky Hampton Prairie Visions Office Coordinator Steve W. Cook Sibley State Park Improvement Ann Lenczewski Dr. Paul Karazija Government Relations Consultant of Emily Nesvold Association Lockridge Grindal Nauen John Oldendorf Ian Marsh Government Relations Consultant of Vic Olson Community Lockridge Grindal Nauen Peggy Prowe Andrew Oftedal Michael Russell Partners Research & Policy Specialist Recognizing environmental groups Tom Stoa Ashley Pethan and clubs who are members Friends Group Coordinator Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club Barb Simonson Participating Member of Glacial Ridge Trail Association Accountant Consultant Isanti County Sportsman's Club Steve Young Minnesota Horse Council Land Acquisition Consultant Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club Minnesota Trail Riders Association Murray County Economic Development Authority Corporate Sponsors Northstar Trail Travelers Minnesota Owatonna Parks & Recreation TRAILS Southeast Minnesota Association of A Parks & Trails Journal / MnTrails.com

We value our supporters and make significant efforts to ensure this list is accurate and in accordance with our donors' wishes. If we have omitted or incorrectly reported your gift, we apologize and hope you will contact our office so we can make the change: (651) 726-2457 or [email protected] ur MissionO To acquire, protect and enhance critical land for the public’s use and benefit. ur VisionO We envision an interconnected system of parks, trails, waterways, natural areas and open spaces that provide all Minnesotans with outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities and that preserve the natural diversity of our state.

Published May 2018

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Published May 2018