Budd to Henderson Coastal Conservation Initiative

Furthering collaborative and strategic conservation of southwest Washington’s essential natural areas and working lands Budd to Henderson Coastal Conservation Initiative

Lonseth Preserve Kay Schultz Kay Newest Acquisition a Major Milestone By Steve Kelso In November 2011, Capitol Land Trust purchased the Lonseth property, a 60-acre parcel on the peninsula north of Olympia between Budd Inlet and Henderson Inlet. Purchase of this property is part of a larger strategic plan, the Budd to Henderson Coastal Conser- vation Initiative, which began in 2005 and has already conserved a majority of the Gull Harbor estuary, the most naturally intact estuary within the Budd Inlet Great watershed. The long-term goal of the initiative is to Horned establish a protected overland corridor between Gull Owl Harbor to the west and the Woodard Bay/Chapman Cove estuarine complex on Henderson Inlet, to the east. Board & Staff Transitions 4-5

Take Advantage of Gift & Estate Tax Exemptions 6 The Lonseth property is a rectangle at the north end of Property Adds to Conservation Initiative 6 the project area boundary. The site contains important USFWS Restoration Grant for Twin Rivers Ranch 7 forested and open-water wetlands that drain to both Yuma Myotis 7 12th Annual Summer Gala 8-9 the Woodard Bay Natural Resource Conservation Area 12th Annual Summer Gala 8-9 Member Profile: The Desners 10 Insidethis issue: and into Gull Harbor. While it’s unlikely that aquatic Insidethis issue: Land Trust Stewardship Program Thrives 11 continued on page 2 REI Awards Stewardship Grant 11 Upcoming Events 15 PAGE 2 CAPITOL LAND TRUST NEWS Budd to Henderson continued from page 1 organisms could purposefully or in some serendipitous manner make the overland passage between the two inlets, creation of an overland corridor for mammals and birds offers an intriguing metaphor for the connections and links Capitol Land Trust makes—connections that allow natural functions to proceed and evolve in a healthy and vital, though not always predictable, manner.

Looking at the map on page 3, it is easy to imagine the free movement of land creatures along the corridor between Gull Harbor and Woodard Bay, unimpeded by major human interference. Only two main roads cross this corridor—Boston Harbor Road and Libby Road. This lowland landscape looks remarkably similar to the way it was after the retreat of the ice-age glaciers that scoured the region thousands of years ago.

The geology of the property is entirely glacial silt, mostly Vashon till, which was 209 Fourth Avenue E. #205 deposited when glacial fingers of the western ice sheet reached their southern Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 943-3012 limit in what is now the southern Puget Sound region. [email protected] www.capitollandtrust.org The property’s habitat appears to support a number of important species includ- G ing bald eagle, great blue heron, pileated woodpecker, and purple martin. Red- Associate Director tailed hawk, bufflehead, mallard, common goldeneye, surf scoter, cormorant, Kathleen Ackley Yuma myotis (see page 7), black-tailed deer, raccoon, Canada goose, Harlequin Executive Director duck, kingfisher, turkey vulture, weasel, frogs and salamanders have also been Eric Erler seen. Accreditation & Special Projects Coordinator Caitlin Guthrie Vegetation on the property consists of upland forest, riparian habitat, and a variety of wetland habitats. Douglas-fir is the primary tree species. The forest Restoration Projects Coordinator understory is dominated by salal, sword fern, Oregon grape, and several varieties Guy Maguire of huckleberry, with smaller amounts of oceanspray, salmonberry, red elder-

Conservation Projects berry, and Indian plum scattered throughout. Along the open water wetland/ Manager riparian fringe and in the forested wetlands, common plant species include red

Laurence Reeves Schultz Kay alder, Indian plum, spirea, creeping Finance/Office Administrator buttercup, slough sedge, Arctic sweet Quita Terrell coltsfoot, giant horsetail, lady fern, G devil’s club, red-flowering currant, Board of Directors maidenhair fern, large-leaved avens, Bonnie Bunning (President) Diane Cooper (Vice President) swamp rose, and salmonberry. Steve Hyer, Jr. (Treasurer) Tom Terry (Secretary) The Lonseth family managed the Stephanie Bishop Bob Buhl property for sustainable timber produc- John Konovsky tion from 1967 until Capitol Land Trust Gerry Ring Erickson Fred Romero purchased the property. Salvage, Michael Welter thinning and replanting activities have Chris Wickham been carried out intermittently on G parcels of the family’s tree farm since Legal Counsel 1991. Mark Peternell Bean, Gentry, Wheeler & Peternell, PLLC

Newsletter Editor Capitol Land Trust’s overall timber Lisa Johnson management goal for this property is to Photographs on front cover: maintain forest health and achieve Cooley’s Hedge Nettle Great Blue Heron by Kim Merriman (Stachys cooleye) Dragonfly by Brad Manchas continued on page 3 ISSUE 54 PAGE 3 continued from page 2 old-growth forest characteristics Budd to Henderson Coastal Conservation Initiative with well spaced, large-diameter climax species such as Douglas fir and Western redcedar with an open forest floor dominated by red and evergreen huckleber- ries sword and bracken ferns, salal, and Oregon grape. The Land Trust is evaluating management strategies to achieve this goal.

The Lonseth acquisition and the larger Budd to Henderson Conservation Initiative provide an excellent opportunity to preserve intact habitat that no longer exists in much of the southern Puget Sound region. The project will help to permanently conserve an important landscape-scale riparian habitat system, including freshwater streams, seeps, springs, forested wetlands, and Puget Sound’s coastal shorelines, safeguarding water quality and flow into Budd and Henderson Inlets.

Steve Kelso is an Olympia writer, photographer, painter and a member of Capitol Land Trust.

Thank You Project Partners : Capitol Land Trust Conserved Lands

Squaxin Island Tribe, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Woodard Bay Natural Resources WA State Department of Natural Resources, LOTT Clean Water Conservation Area Alliance, WA State Recreation and Conservation Office, WA State Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Thurston County, Wild Potential Future Budd to Henderson Fish Conservancy, Washington State University, Forterra Conservation Initiative Areas (Cascade Land Conservancy), Bayfield Resources Company, The Cushman family, Elizabeth and Stan Lonseth PAGE 4 CAPITOL LAND TRUST NEWS Board & Staff Transitions WELCOME QUITA TERRELL WELCOME STEPHANIE BISHOP Quita joined Capitol Stephanie joined Capitol Land Trust’s board of directors Land Trust in May as in March 2012. In 1995, Stephanie migrated from rural our new Finance/ western New York State to Washington to attend The Office Administrator. Evergreen State College. She settled in Mason County Quita is an Olympia six years ago with her husband and two little girls. native and received Connections to natural space on both the east and west her BA in English coasts have driven Stephanie to a career in natural Quita from Western Wash- resource conservation and education. As coordinator ington University. She has been a teacher, inventory for the South Sound GREEN program, she strives to planner, and marketing project manager, and she is engage individuals with excited to apply her experience to new challenges. the natural world. In Stephanie After moving back to her hometown with her addition to volunteer- husband Joe, Quita became a supporter of Capitol ing for the Land Trust, Land Trust. Her love of all things organized and of our she volunteers for region’s unique landscapes make her a great addition Thurston Co. Stream to our organization. When she’s not immersed in the Team, Griffin School thrilling world of grant billing, you can find her District, South Puget gardening at the Wendell Berry Community Garden Sound Salmon En- or hiking the grueling trails of Mission Creek Park hancement Group and with her children, Oscar, 6, and Adayla, 3. You can the Kennedy Creek reach Quita at [email protected]. Salmon Trail. FAREWELL MERIEL DARZEN In August, Capitol Land Trust bid adieu to Conservation Projects Manager Meriel Darzen, who moved to Bend, Oregon. Meriel says, “I am grateful for the time I spent at Capitol Land Trust, working with and learning from all of its supporters, volunteers and partners. I'm excited to explore the ponderosa pine forests of Central Oregon, but I will definitely miss the mossy green Doug fir forests and salmon-filled streams that Capitol Land Trust works so hard to protect. South- west Washington and southern Puget Sound are special places and I am so glad I got a chance to spend time exploring and helping to protect them. Please keep Meriel supporting the Land Trust and if you are ever in Central Oregon, please get in touch!” You can reach Meriel at [email protected]. WELCOME BOB BUHL Bob joined Capitol Land Trust’s board of directors in March 2012. Born in Vancouver, B.C., Bob’s family moved to eastern Washington in 1959. Bob grew up camping, fishing and hiking, developing a life-long love of the outdoors. He holds an A.S. degree, emphasis in Wildlife Sciences, and a B.S. degree in Forest Resource Management. Recently retired from his own business, he lives in Shelton with his wife Laurie. Well known in Mason County for his volunteer efforts, Bob was honored as Citizen of the Year in 2009. Bob also writes a column and blog, “Out of the Rough.” Bob enjoys just about anything that you Laurie & Bob can do outdoors. He is a strong supporter of collaborative efforts to conserve the special places and habitats he loves to visit.

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Take Advantage of Gift & New Property Adds to Estate Tax Exemptions Budd to Henderson While They Last Conservation Initiative

By M. John Way By Laurence Reeves There is currently an opportunity for Capitol Land In 1997, Dan and Julie Cushman completed a conser- Trust supporters to create an extraordinary conserva- vation agreement with Capitol Land Trust that tion legacy by making a major contribution or includ- permanently conserved their 47-acre farm, as well as ing the Trust in your estate planning. Individuals can extensive Budd Inlet and Gull Harbor shoreline pass an unprecedented amount of assets to family habitat. Years later, in 2006, Capitol Land Trust members and charities free of federal gift tax, but the worked with Bayfield Resources Company and other window may be closing fast. At the end of 2010, partners to complete a conservation easement over when Congress and President Obama agreed to 105 acres surrounding Gull Harbor on Budd Inlet. extend the so-called “Bush Tax Cuts” for two years that would have expired on January 1, 2011, they Gull Harbor is one of the last pristine estuaries in the also agreed to increase the estate, gift and genera- southern Puget Sound region. Building on these tion-skipping transfer tax exemptions to $5 million. In important successes, this past year, the Trust 2012 this number was adjusted for inflation to completed a 92-acre conservation easement on $5,120,000. This exemption can be used during life or upland habitat adjacent to already-conserved lands. at death or some portion during life and remainder at Part of the Budd to Henderson Coastal Conservation death. Such gifts can be made outright (like writing a Initiative, this new easement, called the Bayfield check or transferring a piece of real estate to some- Forest Conservation Easement, conserves wetlands, one), or by taking advantage of one or more of the riparian buffer and forests surrounding a main various other gifting techniques. tributary to Gull Harbor (see map on page 3). The unnamed tributary creek is spring-fed and runs year- Unless Congress takes action, these increased round. It has the potential to provide salmon habitat, exemptions will expire at the end of 2012 and under although it is currently blocked by an earthen dam current law, as of January 1, 2013, the gift and estate that the Trust is working with the landowner to tax exemptions will drop to $1 million and the gift tax remove. While the conservation easement restricts rate will increase from 35% to 55%. No one knows development rights and many activities that can be what actions Congress will take, but it is clear that disruptive to wildlife habitat, it allows the northern 2012 may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to 30 acres to be managed as a working forest. transfer a significant amount of assets to children or other beneficiaries without paying gift tax and make The property is heavily forested with a diverse mix of multi-generational gifts without incurring generation- habitat types, from riparian corridors and forested skipping transfer tax. By making gifts now, you can wetlands with a mixture of conifers and hardwoods, save estate taxes by removing the potential apprecia- to upland forests dominated by large Douglas-fir, tion of the gifted assets from an estate. There are Western redcedar, and Western hemlock, with sword some risks to taking advantage of this opportunity fern, salal, huckleberry and Oregon grape in the un- and in choosing to make large gifts now that should derstory. The property provides important habitat to be discussed with a professional advisor. If you would numerous animals, such as black-tailed deer, black like more information on how legacy gifts benefit the bear, bald eagle, great blue heron, pileated wood- work of Capitol Land Trust, please contact us at pecker, purple martin, red-tailed hawk, kingfishers [email protected] . and the occasional cougar.

M. John Way is an attorney with Worth Law Group, whose Laurence Reeves is Capitol Land Trust’s Conservation Projects Manager. focus is on estate planning, business planning and taxation. ISSUE 54 PAGE 7

USFWS Restoration Grant Yuma Myotis Awarded for Twin Rivers Ranch

By Guy Maguire We are delighted to announce that Capitol Land Trust has

been awarded a $25,000 Durham Michael grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue restoration work at Twin Rivers Ranch Preserve, located on Oakland Bay in There are 15 bat species native to Washington, one Mason County. This grant will of which is Yuma myotis ( Myotis yumanensis ). This help us build on work already undertaken over the little bat is medium dark brown with a darker brown past year thanks to a WA State Department of face and ears. Yuma myotis can live up to 20 years Ecology grant. and have an average weight of 6 grams. It is about 3-

5 inches long with a wing span of about 9 inches. With the new grant, this fall we will be increasing both the scope and goals of our current restoration Yuma myotis love to live near calm or “slack” water, project. These funds will be crucial in helping to where they can fly swiftly just above the water’s manage nearly seven acres of invasive reed canary- surface to catch small insects like mayflies, midges grass, Himalayan blackberry, yellow flag Iris, and and mosquitoes. Places with extensive open freshwa- Japanese knotweed which currently threaten the ter lakes and wetlands provide ideal foraging habitat health of the two riparian zones on the Preserve. It also allows Capitol Land Trust to plant thousands of Summer roosts for Yuma myotis bats include crevices shade-producing native trees that will not only in cliffs, old buildings, mines, caves, bridges, and prevent invasives from spreading, but also signifi- abandoned cliff swallow nests. Here locally, that cantly improve Maguire Guy means thousands of Yuma myotis can be found in-stream habitat roosting at Woodard Bay, the largest known colony in along a mile of Washington State and only 1.5 miles from the streambank (on Lonseth Preserve. both Deer and Cranberry Creeks) Bats are the only flying mammals and are extremely for the five beneficial because of their ability to eat enormous species of salmon quantities of bugs. Yuma myotis is an important which depend on riparian species, but likely has been eliminated along the Oakland Bay many streams in western states by habitat loss and Preserve for disturbances to colonies while they are hibernating spawning and or when mothers are nursing offspring.

Guy Maguire is Capitol Sources: Bats About Our Town, Bats Northwest, U.S. Bureau of Land Land Trust’s Restoration Management, Idaho State University Projects Coordinator. Saryn Bishop helping plant See Michael Durham’s amazing bat photography and more at trees at Twin Rivers Ranch http://www.durmphoto.com. PAGE 10 CAPITOL LAND TRUST NEWS

MEMBER PROFILE: Sandy & Laura Desner By Lisa Johnson

Sandy and Laura Desner are tried and true Olympi- ans. They are also major contributors to Capitol Land Trust through the family business, Deskoba, a commercial real estate development company based in downtown Olympia. Deskoba annually sponsors Capitol Land Trust’s Summer Gala.

Laura moved to Olympia when she was ten, and has spent most of her life here. Her dad was a game warden and tribal fisheries manager who did stream restoration, so she spent lots of time on the shores of Laura & Sandy local rivers and Puget Sound. “I loved cooking fish in Laura & Sandy the woods over a fire,” she reminisces. She now looks after her father who lives in Yelm at an assisted living aging its dollars and promoting synergy with its many home. “Driving out to see Dad, I am always amazed partners,” Sandy says. Laura is impressed by the at the growth in Thurston County over these 50 acquisition of the Oakland Bay property and the years. Protecting our environment and the local Allison Springs restoration project on lower Eld Inlet. salmon runs is so important!” The Nisqually River and She also likes how Capitol Land Trust collaborates Deschutes Falls are some of Laura’s favorite local with Nisqually Land Trust. spots. Both Sandy and Laura feel an obligation to give back Sandy spent his youth in New York City, an urban boy to their community and find Capitol Land Trust a who developed an appreciation for the arts and good fit. “When you give money to national organiza- culture of the city. He spent most childhood summers tions, you don’t see the results like we do here with hiking at his uncle’s camp in the Adirondack Moun- Capitol Land Trust,” says Sandy. “We can see the tains of upstate New York, where he came to love the places we love still wild and beautiful, and that’s out-of-doors as well. “New York State is beautiful,” worth supporting all the way.” says Sandy. “There are 46 mountains higher than Lisa Johnson is a family physician and a member of Capitol Land Trust. 4,000 feet, and I’ve climbed them all, experiencing incredible scenery and wildlife.” G Join Our Foundation Program H But environmental damage was taking a visible toll on the pristine areas of the East Coast, so when Sandy learned of a new school, The Evergreen State College (TESC), opening in Washington 34 years ago, he made his move to Olympia. Sandy and Laura met at TESC, and have been together since.

Sandy and Laura find that their business goals and the Land Trust are complimentary. The Desners want to protect and conserve important local habitat while renovating and improving the core of downtown Help us create a sustainable fund for conserving the Olympia. They are committed to the beauty of their unique beauty of southwest Washington by committing to community, both urban and wild. tree-free, monthly giving! No paper, no reminders, every- thing is automatic. For as little as $10, $20, $50 or more a “We’ve worked with Capitol Land Trust for ten years. month, you can ensure a solid future for land preservation It’s a lean organization that uses its funds well, lever- in our region. Thank you for your generosity! ISSUE 54 PAGE 11

Land Trust Stewardship Program Thrives By Guy Maguire

Thanks to the help of all our amazing volunteers and project partners, Capitol Land Trust’s Stewardship Program is expanding. In the past year we successfully completed four major restoration projects:

For over 50 years, the Allison Springs property, located near the southern terminus of Eld Inlet, contained dikes that blocked fish from spawning. This past year, we worked with South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group (SPSSEG) and other partners to remove all six dikes and to revegetate along the new creek channel. On the adjacent Randall Preserve we removed three structures and decommissioned a road, before planting the area. The total planted area from both projects combined is over two acres, with about 3,000 native plants installed!

Capitol Land Trust conserved the Black River Farm in perpetuity in 2011 and 2012. As part of the project, we restored three acres of riparian buffer along Mima Creek, an important waterway for five species of salmon. Over 2,000 native trees and shrubs were planted to extend the creek buffer width to 100 feet along the entire length of the property, and we built a 700-foot long fence to prevent cows from entering the riparian area.

At the newly conserved Bentley property on Spurgeon Creek, we again collaborated with SPSSEG to replace a failing culvert that was partially blocking fish passage with a new bridge.

At Twin Rivers Ranch this past year, we installed more than 6,000 native plants and removed two acres of invasive reed canarygrass and blackberry in the riparian areas along Deer and Cranberry creeks. Just this past month, we completed our first ever quantitative monitoring survey of the plantings, and we achieved 88% survival among trees and shrubs, despite record low rainfall this summer!

This remarkable year has been made possible by our many volunteers and project partners. Thanks again to everyone who helped make this a great year for stewardship. See you in the mud!

Restoration Project Partners: WA Dept. of Ecology, South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, WA Conservation Corps, Sound Native Plants, People for Puget Sound, Ralph Plowman - Black River Farm LLC, Thurston County, Shelly Bentley, City of Olympia, South Sound Green, WSU Extension Native Plant Salvage Project, Mason and Thurston Conservation Districts. REI Awards Stewardship Grant

Capitol Land Trust is proud to announce the award of a $5,000 stewardship grant from REI. The national outdoor gear and clothing retailer granted more than $3.9 million this year to national and local organizations offering volunteer programs in the outdoors. Capitol Land Trust will use these funds to increase the scope and effective- ness of our stewardship program, address the many ecological needs on conserved lands, and provide a multitude of engaging and rewarding outdoor volunteer opportunities for the Olympia community.

During the seven-month grant timeline, we intend to organize twelve volunteer restoration events, restore ten additional acres of habitat and remove 50,000 square feet of invasive species. You can help! Join us as we launch this effort on Saturday November 17, 2012 at the Randall Preserve on Mud Bay . More details on page 15. Thank you REI for continuing to collaborate with and support local nonprofits! PAGE 12 CAPITOL LAND TRUST NEWS

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WHAT: Day of Stewardship on Lower Eld Inlet WHEN: Wednesday November 17, 2012, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM WHERE: Randall Preserve, Mud Bay RSVP: [email protected], (360) 943-3012

Join Capitol Land Trust and REI as we kick off a new season of stewardship at the beautiful Randall Preserve on Eld Inlet. This fall we need your help to put the finishing touches on what has been a 10-year restoration project. PLUS - local naturalists will be on hand to enrich your experience with expert knowledge of Puget Sound biota. Come get your hands dirty as we remove invasive species, plant native trees, enjoy the scenery, and have a great time! Snacks, coffee, tea, gloves, tools, and water provided. Please dress for cold and wet weather with sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring tools and gloves if you have them. This is an all-ages event, feel free to bring the kids! You’ll receive additional information, including directions to the site, when you RSVP.

WHAT: Willow Stake Planting Along Green Cove Creek WHEN: Saturday December 8, 2012, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM WHERE: Kaiser (Green Cove Wetlands) Preserve RSVP: [email protected], (360) 943-3012

Come help Capitol Land Trust plant “live” willow stakes along Green Cove Creek to improve habitat for wildlife! Very easy to do and very effective; live staking is a way to quickly establish willows, which will shade the water, hold the soil in place, and prevent the spread of sun-loving invasive plants. Capitol Land Trust will provide tools and gloves, snacks and water. Dress for the weather and the muck. You’ll receive additional information, including directions to the site, when you RSVP. Brad Manchas Manchas Brad WHAT: 8th Annual Conservation Breakfast WHEN: Tuesday February 12, 2013, 7:00 to 8:30 AM WHERE: St. Martin’s University, Lacey RSVP: [email protected], (360) 943-3012 Join us for an early morning breakfast to celebrate conservation leaders from throughout southwest Washing- ton and raise vital funds for our work. We will be honoring community members who have shown exceptional dedication and leadership in preserving our region’s essential natural areas and working lands. You can help us make this breakfast our most successful yet by registering now, and agreeing to be a volunteer or a table captain!

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100% cotton dill-green unisex tees with Capitol Land Trust logo on the Back front left breast and original artwork by Mimi Williams on the back. To order your shirt(s), simply clip out the order detail box below and return it to Capitol Land Trust with your name and shipping details using the remit envelope located inside this newsletter. We have a limited number of shirts, so order yours now before they are gone!

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