Marin Conservation League Annual Report 2010

The mission of the Marin Conservation League is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural assets of Marin County Marin Conservation League Director’s Letter and Financial Statement

The Marin Statement of Activities Conservation January 1 to December 31, 2010 (Prepared from MCL Records) League is pleased to submit the 2010 Unrestricted Temp. Restricted Board Restricted Total Annual Report2010 to SUPPORT AND REVENUE (Operations) (Projects/Dedict'd) (Legacy of the Land) you, our members Support and supporters, Membership $ 74,303 $ - $ - $ 74,303 to highlight Contributions $ 60,607 $ 26,260 $ 25,000 $ 111,867 the League’s Special Events & Miscellaneous $ 17,966 $ - $ - $ 17,966 actions and Total Support $ 152,876 $ 26,260 $ 25,150 $ 204,136

accomplishments Revenue of the past year. As you read through Interest & Dividend Income $ 7,517 $ 26,290 $ 33,807 the wide array of issues addressed Sales/Disposal of Inventory less costs $ (3,496) $ (3,496) during the year, keep in mind that Miscellaneous Income $ 17 $ 17 Total Revenue $ 4,038 $ 26,290 $ 30,328 every action—each letter, each

comment, each public testimony— Transfers was preceded by research, analysis, Transfer: LOL to Operations $ 61,639 $ (61,639) field trips, and endless meetings. Our Transfer Operations to LOL $ (150) $ 150 president throughout 2010, Nona Net Assets Released from Restrictions $ 27,298 $ (27,298) Dennis, was the spark plug that kept Total Transfers $ 88,787 $ (27,298) $ (61,489)

the presence of the League alive Total Support, Revenue & Transfers $ 245,701 $ (1,038) $ (10,199) $ 234,464 not just in Marin, but beyond. But it takes the efforts of many to keep EXPENSES Program Services $ 180,742 $ 180,742 the League relevant and effective Management & General $ 32,676 $ 32,676 as governmental budget cuts Fundraising $ 30,270 $ 30,270 take their toll on agency staff and Total Expenses $ 243,688 $ - $ - $ 243,688

other resources that contribute to Results from operations $ 2,013 $ (1,038) $ (10,199) $ (9,224) environmental and land use decisions. In 2010, the League’s committee Investment Gain, Realized & Unrealized $ 29,943 $ - $ 145,115 $ 175,058 structure continued to provide the Change in Equity $ 31,956 $ (1,038) $ 134,916 $ 165,834

groundwork of group discussion Total Equity, Start of 2010 $ 288,123 $ 70,675 $ 1,189,261 $ 1,548,059 and analysis. The Land Use and Transportation Committee, Parks Total Equity, Year End 2010 $ 320,079 $ 69,637 $ 1,324,177 $ 1,713,893 and Open Space Committee, Water his statement summarizes MCL’s financial results for the Committee, Climate Action Committee INCOME 2010 calendar year for each of the funds maintained by (initiated in 2010), and the North T MCL and for the organization as a whole. The figures are Marin Unit also offer opportunities for member participation and input. taken from MCL’s books and records and are unaudited. In spite of several years of economic The financial data are organized into three classes: The Unrestricted (Operations) Fund includes the in- uncertainties, MCL’s financial MEMBERSHIP 30.2% come and expense whihc supports MCL’s environ- condition in 2010 year was solid CONTRIBUTIONS 24.7% and healthy. The major part of mental advocacy programs. The Temporarily Restrict- SPECIAL EVENTS 7.4% our community action continues ed class records MCL’s management of more than to be undertaken by volunteers. seven separate funds that are dedicated to specific REVENUE 1.6% Your financial support is critical to projects or uses. The Board Restricted class records the TRANSFERS 36.1% keeping the organization functioning, income and expenditures of the Legacy of the Land, MCL’s EXPENSES however, and we appreciate the endowment fund. The income from this fund provides on- ongoing contributions of you, our going support for MCL’s advocacy programs. members and supporters. Please In 2010, MCL’s results were favorably affected by improv- know that, with your support MCL will ing investment values. Applicable accounting rules require continue to serve the environment MCL to adjust the value of its investments on its books to of Marin on your behalf and on the market at year-end. For 2010, there was an increase in the behalf of future generations. PROGRAM SERVICES 74.2% value of MCL’s investment assets which was recorded as income. MANAGEMENT SERVICES 13.4% Susan Stompe, President Thank you for your support of MCL’s environmental work FUNDRAISING 12.4% in 2010!

2 Marin Conservation League 2010 Annual Report Marin Conservation League Actions & Accomplishments

January Sent a letter to Marin Magazine criticizing mountain bike ads that promoted illegal and en- Tracking State Environmental Opposed Governor Schwarzenegger’s budget vironmentally destructive riding behaviors. Issues in an Election Year proposal to fund State Parks with royalties from new offshore oil operations in the Urged County Supervisors and MMWD Board of In the 2010 election year, MCL turned Santa Barbara Channel. Directors to continue their long-standing2010 support its attention to several statewide issues that posed either environmental op- Recommended to the Sonoma Marin Area Rail of Marin Clean Energy as the County’s best portunity or threat. Proposition 21 was Authority that their 40-year Long Range Right- chance to meet its State-mandated greenhouse an opportunity to protect State Parks of-Way Preservation Policy, which contemplates gas reduction target. from the vagaries of the State’s budget future development of Port of Sonoma ferry February process by placing a surcharge of $18 on terminal and service, acknowledge the significant Testified before Marin County Board of Supervi- personal vehicle registrations to create ecological and economic constraints on that site. sors and Parks and Open Space Commission that a reliable revenue stream. In exchange, Advised the Board of Supervisors to accept the the proposed “680 Trail” should not be consid- California drivers would receive free Final Draft of the San Geronimo Valley Salmon ered an “approved” project or funded from the day-use to any state park. MCL volun- Enhancement Plan (SEP) and authorize funds County’s Trail Legacy Fund in the absence of envi- teers petitioned to qualify the measure to implement recommendations to protect native ronmental review. for the ballot, and actively campaigned riparian vegetation in an ordinance. Submitted comments to the Nation- for its passage, but it was ultimately al Recreation Area on the proposed Equestrian rejected by voters. Protecting Open Space Preserves Plan for , recommending best Fortunately, voters also rejected Prop Parks and open space in Marin contin- management practices and other policies to pro- 23, which would have set back the ued to be an MCL focus in 2010. In 1972 tect streams and wetlands along equestrian trails State’s goals for greenhouse gas emis- MCL was a key player in establishing the and ensure seasonal trail closures as necessary. sion reduction (AB 32). MCL opposed Marin County Open Space District, so it Strongly opposed attempts by the Governor and this proposition as it did Prop 16, a is understandable that we would take a the legislature to exempt 25 selected projects measure that would have killed further deep interest in the District’s planning over each of the next five years from protections attempts to establish local clean energy processes. The Vegetation Management under CEQA. authorities such as Marin Clean Energy. 2010 was also the 40th anniversary of the Plan was underway in 2009, but late Placed two benches on Angel Island State Park State’s landmark California Environmen- that year, long-standing controversies honoring MCL’s co-founders, funded by both the tal Quality Act (CEQA). MCL commemo- over expanding trail access for mountain Supervisors’ County Community Services Pro- rated that event at its Annual Dinner bikes came to a head. In early 2010, the gram and MCL Board members. Board of Directors (aka Supervisors), and worked with other organizations to initiated two projects to address the March ward off legislative attempts to exempt issue: a new multi-use “680 Trail” above In association with North Bay Leadership Council many major projects in future years from Sleepy Hollow to connect Loma Alta and and Dominican University, held a Business-Envi- judicial protections under CEQA. Terra Linda Open Space Preserves, and a ronment Breakfast featuring attorney Ed Queve- technical bike park at Stafford Lake. The do on the topic “Beyond Greenwash: Authen- be subject to a supplemental EIR that analyzes 680 trail, which crosses biologically pris- tic Sustainable Business Practices.” changes in the project and environmental condi- tions since the prior EIR was certified in 1996. tine habitat and geologically sensitive Notified the Community Development Agency terrain, proved to be environmentally that the Grady Ranch Precise Development Plan Joined with and hundreds of others complex. MCL spent considerable time application by Skywalker Properties, Ltd., should in opposing the massive urban development pro- walking proposed alignments, recom- posed by Cargill Inc, and DMB on the Saltworks mending alternatives, studying consul- site in Redwood City. Founders’ benches on Angel Island tant reports, and critiquing the Negative April Declaration before the project was fi- nally approved. Planning for the Stafford Commemorated the 40th Lake bike park got underway late in 2010 Anniversary of CEQA and MCL will track the design process. by featuring Clem Shute, The District also initiated a comprehen- environmental and land sive Roads and Trails Management Plan use attorney and early de- with public workshops in late 2010. That, fender of CEQA in 1970, as too, continues to occupy MCL attention. keynote speaker at MCL’s MCL remains dedicated to the primary Annual Dinner, and Coun- goal of protecting the natural resources ty Environmental Coordi- in Marin’s parks and open spaces while nator Tim Haddad in the finding ways to accommodate environ- MCL Newsletter. mentally appropriate and safe access for Continued 30 years of hikers, equestrians, and cyclists. monitoring landowner’s

Marin Conservation League 2010 Annual Report 3 Marin Conservation League Actions & Accomplishments (cont.) attempts to develop a hotel at Whalers’ Point require both short-term (construction phase) and on the shore of , by urging County long-term (30-year operation) mitigation moni- Supervisors to limit interim equipment storage at toring. Revisiting Marin’s Conservation History, One Walk at a Time the site and correct existing hazards, visual blight, Submitted written and oral comments concern- and threats to adjacent tidal wetlands. 2010ing protection of streams and riparian areas, MCL’s 2010 Walks into (Conservation) In a letter to the Assembly Committee on Natural wetlands, and “Environmentally Sensitive Habitat History, initiated in 2009 during the Resources, opposed AB 2313 (Buchanan), which Areas” to the Marin County Planning Commission League’s 75th Anniversary year, contin- would allow projects undergoing CEQA review to for the Local Coastal Program update. ued to attract large and enthusiastic avoid taking meaningful action to limit green- Submitted comments to Transportation Author- groups of walkers and conservation history buffs. At the March Walk into the house gas pollution. ity of Marin (TAM) on the Central Marin Ferry Corte Madera Shoreline, more than 60 Testified before the County Planning Commis- Connector Multi-Use Pathway, which would people heard about successful efforts to sion, requesting that the proposed Wind Energy connect the new Cal-Park Tunnel and a future save Heerdt Marsh, and the story of re- Conversion System (WECS) ordinance require Larkspur SMART station with the ferry terminal storing the diked Muzzi property to tidal an environmental assessment of potential im- by bridging Sir Francis Drake Blvd. action in 1976 as mitigation for construc- pacts to birds and bats, set appropriate safety July tion of District’s setbacks, and prohibit WECS on County Parks and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. In August, Open Space lands. Recommended to California Coastal Commission staff that the Application for Lawson’s Land- another large crowd walked into Ger- May ing should bar camping within 100-foot wetland bode Valley above and Collaborated with other organizations on third re- buffer areas, restore normal fluctuations in sur- visualized how the vast “” vision of the 1991 report “Community Marin.” face and ground water, and ensure adoption and development could have transformed Last revised in 2003, this document recommends funding of a comprehensive natural resources the Marin Headlands had not lawyers policies on environmentally-sound land use, management plan to protect the threatened Cali- persisted in challenging the County’s transportation, ecological resources, water, hous- fornia red-legged frog and dunes. approval of the development in 1965. The Valley is now undergoing extensive ing, community development, agricultural preser- Celebrated the summer with members and guests restoration to eradicate invasive non- vation, and related issues in the County. at MCL’s 8th Annual Picnic-on-the-Porch. native vegetation. Mt. Burdell was the Participated in a UCSF EarthFest, where many In a letter to the County CDA and Planning Com- location of the series’ 6th Walk. Destined environmental non-profits presented their pro- mission, supported a draft Woody Riparian in the early 1970s to be covered with grams and shared ideas for environmental action. Vegetation Protection Ordinance that would residential development, the south and Requested the Marin County Open Space District implement recommendations contained in the east-facing slopes of the mountain offer elaborate on its “New Policies to Address User San Geronimo Valley Salmon Enhancement Plan expansive views of and Conflicts” and the role and authority of enforce- (SEP) and be applicable to other County streams. beyond. Although much of Mt. Burdell ment personnel in reducing illegal use of trails. Conducted a free public workshop on “CEQA is now protected in the County Open Supported the County’s Zero Waste Program’s Basics”, emphasizing how to comment effec- Space Preserve and by the State (Olom- proposed work plan and budget for 2010-2011 tively on EIRs and other CEQA documents. pali State Historic Park), private lands remain under threat. MCL continues this in a letter to County Hazardous and Solid Waste August Management Board Joint Powers Authority. popular series in 2011 and 2012. Identified extensive inadequacies in the County’s June Submitted recommendations to U.S. Fish and Walk Into (Conservation) History—Mt. Burdell OSP Wildlife Service to reclassify several parcels on the San Pablo Bay shoreline in the Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Central and as candidates for future tidal restoration. The plan is aimed at recovering en- dangered species populations by preserving and restoring their tideland habitats. Requested Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar deny the permit extension for the Oyster Company, which operates in Drakes Es- tero within National Seashore—an area that is slated for full wilderness protection in 2012 under 1976 Congressional legislation. Submitted comments on the DEIR for Sir Fran- cis Drake Blvd. Rehabilitation, noting that im- pacts on water quality, endangered salmon habi- tat in Lagunitas Creek and redwood trees would

4 Marin Conservation League 2010 Annual Report Marin Conservation League Actions & Accomplishments (cont.)

Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration for the Energy Efficiency Project Coastal Cleanup crew at Mahon Creek 680 Trail Project and recommended an alterna- DEIR, urging study of tree and tive alignment to reduce the amount of new trail grasslands removal, water construction by utilizing existing fire roads. quality and drainage, wildlife, Recommended that the scope of a DEIR on Han- geology and soils, archaeo-2010 na Ranch in Novato include impacts of traffic logical resources, energy and circulation, highway noise and poor air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, proximity to sensitive wetlands, visibility from the and growth inducements. freeway, and green building standards. Initiated an MCL Climate Voted to approve the November ballot’s Measure Action Committee to en- S, requiring voter approval before a desalination sure that issues associated plant and ancillary facilities could be constructed with energy, greenhouse gas by Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD). emissions, waste, and climate change are considered in September MCL’s actions and positions. Held a Business-Environment Breakfast: “Is ments on the scope of analysis for a Statewide California Water Planning Paralyzed?” The November speakers were Assembly Member Jared Huffman; Program Environmental Impact Report for Cynthia Koehler, attorney with the Environmen- Held a Business-Environment Breakfast on the Roads and Trails Change-In Use being pre- tal Defense Fund; and Jonas Minton, Senior Wa- topic of Food Waste to Resource, with panel- pared by the State Dept. of Parks and Recreation. ter Policy Advisor at Planning and Conservation ists Patty Garbarino, Marin Sanitary Service; Jes- December League. sica Jones, Redwood Landfill; Jon Elam, Tamalpais Community Services District; and Jason Dow, Participated in workshops held by the Parks and Urged the Governor to sign SB 918 (Pavley), Central Marin Sanitation Agency. Open Space District to initiate the Roads and which would help California expand wastewater Trails Management Plan process and EIR. recycling by developing public health standards Conducted a public CEQA Workshop that focused Celebrated the holiday season with MCL members for using recycled water to recharge groundwater on the meaning of “Significant Impact” and basins and augment reservoirs. its importance in requiring an EIR and mitigation and guests at a festive Holiday Party. measures. Captained three Coastal Cleanup Day sites: Submitted comments to state Coastal Commis- Scottsdale Pond in Novato, Mahon Creek in San Submitted comments to Point Reyes National sion staff regarding the Coastal Development Rafael, and the Sausalito Waterfront. Seashore on the scope of a Draft Environmental Permit Application for Lawson’s Landing, ex- Impact Statement that will analyze the impacts pressing concern over the adequacy of protection Commented to the Board of Supervisors on the of extending Drakes Bay Oyster Company’s permit for wetlands and the California red-legged frog. County Housing Element Work Plan in sup- beyond its scheduled expiration in 2012. port of affordable housing in areas where services and transit options are readily available and re- Participated in a workshop and submitted com- sources such as water are in adequate supply. October Honored MCL Leader’s Circle donors with a pic- Board of Directors nic at Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Wildlife Sanctuary and recounted MCL’s role in preventing development of Richardson Bay, obtaining per- Susan Stompe2011-2012 Betsy Bikle Bob Spofford manent protection, and moving Lyford House to President Priscilla Bull Ann Thomas its present location in the late 1950s. Brett Powell Jon Elam Gail Wilhelm In association with Marin Audubon Society, EAC 1st Vice President Jana Haehl Periann Wood of , and individuals, appealed County Nona Dennis Fred Holden Chris Yalonis approval of permits for two 60-meter meteo- 2nd Vice President Amy Marr rological research towers: categorical exemp- Staff tions from CEQA did not acknowledge the poten- Bruce Fullerton Vicki Nichols Dru Parker tial for bird and bat collisions with 24 supporting Secretary Michelle Passero Operations Manager guy-wires per tower. Kenneth Drexler David Schnapf Laura Schifrin To aid voters in evaluating candidates in the Treasurer Larry Smith Operations November MMWD Board election, created a Dan Sonnet Administrator multi-part questionnaire and provided MMWD customers with candidates’ responses. MCL’s 2010 Annual Report is printed by Mill Valley Services on recycled paper with soy-based inks. Submitted recommendations to North Marin MCL is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations and dues are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Water District on the scope of the Aqueduct Cover photo by Ben Davidson, bendavidsonphoto.com. Coyote photo by Brad Rippe, bradrippephotography.com. All other photos by MCL.

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Gary Giacomini Richard Dakin Jonathan Leone Sallie and Richard Griffith Dale and George Davidson Levinsohn Family Fund GiftsDeborah andof Arthur $1,000 Ablin Familyor Fundmore Jan Hamrin and Timothy Rosenfeld Peter Davis Warren and Barbara Levinson Arntz Family Foundation Alfred Heller J. Brian Delfanti Natalie Lewis Brian Ashe and Cynthia J. Rigatti Jack Krystal Cynthia De Nevers Trutner and Michael Linvill Jean and Lee Berensmeier Peter Ledee Kurt Trutner William Long Robert Blitzer and Xenry Catherine Lee and Pamela Reaves Karen and Ferenc Dobronyi Ellen Loring County of Marin Pete2010 and Doris Lindfors David Donnenfield Bruce Lusignan Carson Cox and Deborah Haase James and Pamela Lloyd Joanne Dunn Marjorie W. Macris Cox Family Fund LSA Associates Barbara Dwyer Charles Maher Nona Dennis Allen and Eleanor Martini Pamela Edwardson Ron and Amanda Mallory Kenneth Drexler and Sarah Leach Susan and Dennis Moritz Jon and Julie Elam Marin Fence Co. William Eastman Edward and Christine O’Neill Margery Entwisle Marin Garden Club Earth Share of California Peter and Ellen Obstler Jules Evens Marin Sanitary Service Dixon and Barbara Farley Carol Olwell Anna Everest and James Kennedy Jonathan Marks Edward H. Gaston and Lori Zager Edith Piltch William Evers Willa Marten Fred Gellert Family Foundation Doug and Brenda Redfern Kit Everts Robert Matthew Joanne and Peter E. Haas, Jr. Fund Richard Robbins David Fain Claire McAuliffe Clara-Belle L. Hamilton Core Trust Roger and Dorothy Roberts David and Carol Fairchild Claire McBride Kathy and Rick Lowrey Grace Rogers and Larry Smith Gerald and Leona Feickert David and Marilyn McConnell Marin Community Foundation Peter and Judith Sager Richard Finley Pete McFarland Jane Miller Robert and Dorene Schiro Cynthia Flinn and Gary Oates Tom McInerney Sue Missimer David and Julie Schnapf Gary Ford Barbara McKinney Stanley and Georgene Pasarell Noel and Janetta Shumway Frank Howard Allen Realtors Sylvia McLaughlin Matthew Regan Susan and Robert Spofford Alice Fredericks McPhail Fuel Co. Mick and Alison Seaman Phyllis Thelen Michael A. Freeman, MD William Mena Jean Starkweather Jody Thompson David Frey and Esther Kligman-Frey Peter Merts Whole Foods Nickels for Nonprofits Rick Trautner Dianne Hutchinson Fruin Edward Middelton Rex Wolf Julia Violich Alison Fuller Alan and Barbara Miller Effie E. Westervelt Bruce Fullerton and Antonina Markoff Don H. Miller Steve and Chris Wilsey Stephen and Pamela Gach Patrick Millette Doug Wilson and Periann Wood Gap Foundation Laura and Glenn Miwa Janet W. Allen Rodger Gerhardt Anne Montgomery ThomasGifts Allen, of Jr. $500-$999 Betty and Jon Goerke Morre & Company, LLP Bank of America Foundation Michael and Laurel Gothelf Stephanie Moulton-Peters and Randy and David Greenberg Roger Peters Stuart and Jean Brown Julie Allecta The Cooper Foundation Gifts of $100-$249 Nonie Greene and Todd Werby Cicely Muldoon Angel Island Association Jill and Bob Greenman National Semiconductor Nancy Danielson Juliette Anthony Michael Deverell Mary M. Griffin-Jones and Clinton Jones Alan and Patricia Negrin Judy Arnold Maureen Groper Robert Newcomer David and Erin Elliott Bartlett Tree Experts Katharine Johnson Tracy Grubbs and Richard Taylor Vicki Nichols Theodore Bayer Gary and Barbara Haber Frank and Lois Noonan David Jones and Inta Vodopals Nancy Bell Susanne and Jeffrey Lyons Jana Haehl Harry North John Berge Warren Halperin Linda Novy Richard and Robert Berner Catherine MacDonald Lillian and Donald Hanahan John and Karen Nygren Gideon Bernstein Yuri and Asa Hanamoto Philip Richardson Purple Lady/Barbara J. Meislin Fund Betsy and Daniel Bikle Stephanie Mendel David and Susan Harnden Thomas Peacock Robert and Patricia Bilger Jordan and Julie Harris Perry’s Art Supplies and Framing Edward Mittelstaedt Celeste and Jerry Binnings Bill and Carol Press Tom and Barbara Harrison Marden Plant Joseph Bodovitz Ruth and Alfred Heller Pleasures of the Heart Molly Schardt Tom Boss Eleanor Sluis Ravenna Helson John Polivka Carla Bourque and Brett Powell Dan Henig Lauren Pollak and Dieter Tremp Joyce Britt Robert L. Henn Claude and Noelle Poncelet Charles Brousse and Phoebe Moyer Frederic and Sandra Hirschfield Allen and Lisa Preger Hal Brown Linda and Peter Hoch Joan and Robert Raab Kathleen Abbott and Brannon Ketcham Carla Buchanan Wade B. Holland Barbara Rahe JoyceGifts and of David $250-$499Applen Raymond and Joan Burgarella Jean Holm James and Deanna Ratto Linda Bartera Bodhi Burgess Gillian Holt Patricia Raven Bellam Self Storage and Boxes Jean Burns Dee J. Holthe Redwood Landfill, Inc. Jackie Bonner and Michael Ring John and Anne Busterud Rachel Hooper and Peter Zingg Kathy and Phil Reilly Moira Brennan and Jonathan Frieman Mary Buttaro Daggett and Sara Howard Dennis and Judy Rodoni Greg Brockbank Helen Kennedy Cahill William Hudson Michael and Sheila Rokeach Michael and Priscilla Bull Patricia Callahan and David Dee Eugene and Joan Jacks Linda Rosen Bunker & Company LLP William C. Callender Margery Johnson Richard Sagebiel Marcelle Cedars Elsie R. Carr Colleen Johnson Matt Sagues Chevron Humankind Program Beth Cederstrom Joyce Johnston Santa Venetia Neighborhood Assoc. Joyce Clements, Susan Robinson and David and Claudia Chittenden Kaiser Permanente Sonja Schmid Lucy Reid Stanley Chow Victoria Kalabokes David Schreck Susan Cluff and Neil Rudolph Tiffany Choy and David Speer James and Barbara Kautz Steven and Sally Schroeder Katherine Crecelius Paul Chuljian Christine Kelly and Tony Weinress Michael and Kimberly Schulist Thomas Crowell Bruce and Deborah Clark Sue Kline Seagate Properties, Inc. Robert and Katherine Cuneo Jeanne Cohn Erik Krumrey and Sunny Lee Susan Severin Don Dickenson and Doug Lee Helga and Terrence E. Comerford David Lakes Elinor and John Severinghaus Mary Feller Patricia Cormia Anne Lamb Leonard and Judie Shaw Teresa Ferrari and Jeffrey Saarman Cynthia Cornell Philip Darney and Uta Landy Carrie Sherriff Fischer Family Fund Lauri Corrigan Mardi Leland Stuart Siegel and Andrea Taylor Margot Fraser Fund Crystal Cox and James Pyskaty Karen Lennox Susan Simpson

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Charles and Mary Sink Mike Cass John Johnson Richardson Bay Audubon Center Gilbert Smith Catherine Caufield Margaret Johnson Edith Rivasplata Lloyd and Margaret Smith, Jr. Charles Schwab Foundation Debra Jones David and Melissa Robinett Paul D.and Helen R. Smith Lynette Clark Richard and Cynthia Jordan David Robinson Louise and Paul Solari Thomas Cleary Sandeep and Esther Karkal Jane Roos Gary Spratling James and Linda Clever Bob and Roberta Keller Jay and Barbara Salzman Stanton Chase Executive Search Richard and Carolyn Cogan Frances Kohler Robert L. Sandusky Janith Steinhardt Elizabeth Colson Thomas and Harriet Kostic 2010Norman and Gladys Sanguinetti Matt and Tami Stolte Damon and Dawn Connolly Gary Kraght Barbara A. Scherer-Schmidt and Susan and Brian Stompe David Coury Robert and Mary Kroninger James Schmidt J. Dietrich Stroeh John Cox Nancy Kull Steven Schoonover David Tirrell Candice Curtis and Carl Weissensee Robert and Beatrice Laws Anne and William Schwarzer Marsha G. Torkelson Joy Dahlgren Fran Layton Andrew Shaw and Melinda Van Meter Tina Torresan Jon and Catherine d’Alessio Martha Lee Nancy Skinner Richard and Barbara Tracy Elizabeth Danel Richard Leonards Doreen and Vernon Smith Frank and Judy Valone Ginette Davis Marc and Wendy Levine Doris Joanne Solberg Mary Van Voorhees Ethel and Vincent DeMaio Sally Lewis Sparkie and Joe Spaeth Chandu and Cynthia Vyas Laura Disterhoft Byron Leydecker Inger Stecher Harry and Ellen Weaver Lillian and Charles I. Donald Linda Li Brize and Isabel Sadurni Stuart and Elizabeth Stephens Ralph and Rosalie Webb Faye D’Opal and Wanden Treanor Michael Lipsey Mary and Brad Stompe Arlin Weinberger Cheryl Douglas and Jeffrey Kent William and Nanette Londeree Marie and Peter Sullivan David and Idie Weinsoff Ruth Downing Mary Lowrey Sustainable Novato Weir/Andrewson Associates, Inc. Edmund Duggan Joan Lubamersky Wendy Swenson Mary Wendt Bette Durham Joan Lundblad John and Joan Thayer Don and Gail Wilhelm Frank and Ronita Egger Janice MacNichols Thomas Theodores Karen Wilson J. Peter and Cecile Erickson John Malenic Ann Thomas Christine Wood Claire John Eschelbach John R. Manis J. Ralph and Mary Ann Thomas Margaret Woodring Mollie Eschen Snowden Manson Gretchen Thompson Lynne and Charles Worth J. Scott and Janel Feierabend Philip J. Marcus Bee Thorpe Robert and Joanne Yorio Richard Fike Amy Marr Evelyn Topper Greg Zitney Dennis Fisco and Pamela Polite Fisco Steve and Margareta Martin Janet Tupper Charles and Norma Flanik Katherine Martinez Union Bank Heidi Flori Stephen Mason and Marc Vendetti Joan Florsheim Ginger Souders-Mason Joe Walsh Tom Flynn Dorothy Walters Gregory and Annette Abell Georgiana McCarty William and Wilma Follette Richard and Jacquelyn Walton FrankGifts and of Susan $50-$99Adamson Judith and Joseph McGrath Mark Forney Richard Weishaar Sarah Allen and Dudley Miller Steve and Joy McKeever Warren Franklin and Mary Pottier Lorraine and Bruce Weston A M Business Women Lynette McLamb and Todd Steiner Donna Franzblau David and Barbara Whitredge Carsten and Gail Andersen Mort and Grace McMichael Lewis Frederickson Anthony Williams Judy Ardzrooni Sharon McNamee Friends of the Eel River Dora Williams Margaret Badger Wallace McOuat Heather Furmidge Willis Lease Finance Corporation Cameron and Katharine Baker Maureen Meikle Stephen Galiani Lucy Autrey Wilson George and Jean Banning Mark Menges David and Elizabeth Ganz Barbara Winter Nancy and Donald Barbour Jonathan Metcalf and Shelley Sweet Diana Gaynor Howard and Prudence Wise James Barkovich and Karen Jernstedt Albert William Meyer, Jr. Kathy Gervais Jim Wondolleck Joel Bartlett Amy Meyer Ann Gessert Margaret Zankel James Barton Ralph Mihan Jeanette Giacomini Suzanne Zimmerman Frank and Lee Battat Donna and Paul Miller A. W. Gildroy Erica Baum Paul and Donna Miller Timothy Given Plus 132 donations under $50 Richard and Elaine Behrens Sally Milligan Richard Glanville Amy Belser Robert Mithun Elisabeth Gleason Mildred and Edward Bennett Bill and Zee Zee Mott Judith Godino Marshall and Dorothy Bentley Suki and Russell Munsell Lawrence Goldberg David and Julie Bernard Virginia Murillo Bank of Marin Dixie Goldsby In-Kind Donors Robert and Loraine Berry Nancy Murphy Blue Waters Kayaking Marjorie and Michael Goodman Tom Bertelsen Linda O’Connell Body Kinetics Jim and Sharon Grant Frank Binney John and Cela O’Connor California Film Institute John and Deborah Greenspan Mark and Beverly Birnbaum Charles and Christina Oldenburg Cibo Joyce and Marty Griffin Allan and Sydne Bortel Dennis and Whitney O’Neill Comforts Helen Gross Barbara Boucke Walter Oppenheimer Film Night In the Park Tom and Sandra Guldman Barbara Breger Nancy and James Osborn Fish. Hansi Hagemeister Richard and Dorothy Breiner Outdoor Art Club Gold’s Gym Karen Halvorsen Teresa Bright Hi and Lois Patton Jackson’s Hardware, Inc. Margaret Harding David and Tempe Brown Douglas and Elke Paul Las Camelias Mexican Restaurant Lauri Harper Dick and Dixie Brown Dru Parker and Stuart Smith Marin Brewing Company Robert and Constance Hausner Donal and Brenda Brown Sara Pearson Marin Coffee Roasters Fran and John Henshaw Wendy Buchen Nancy and Robert Praetzel Mill Valley Car Wash Allan Herzog Henry Buckingham Laverne Prager Mountain Play Association David Holloway Robert and Linda Bundy Martha Proctor Vicki Nichols Ernest B. Hook Robert and Elizabeth Burke Henry and Sarah Pruden Linda Novy Bettina and David Hughes Marilyn Burns C. Delos Putz Pelican Inn Carolyn Hughes California Native Plant Soc. Marin Armando Quintero Pleasures of the Heart Audrey Hulburd David Cameron Kurt and Nancy Rademacher Dee and Roger Roberts Richard Hunt Joan Capurro Hope and Donald Rehlaender Sausalito Foundation David Ihle Lynette Carlton Art and Elaine Reichert Slide Ranch Mary Jean M. Jawetz William Carney and Tamra Peters Helaine Reiner Upper Crust Pies Paul Jensen West Point Inn

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Other Parks & Open Space Preserves works to preserve and protect the Watersheds/Other natural resource values and assets T o m a le sB a y of Marin, focusing its action on Protecting Marin Since 1934 Olompali 2010 State issues of countywide significance PA C IF IC Historic Park or issues which may prove to be Bahia Wetlands precedent-setting. Novato Rush Creek Inverness MCL places particular emphasis on

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SAN PABLO Point Reyes Samuel important land use implications or National Seashore P. Taylor BAY Drake’s Bay State Park Beach impacts on Marin’s

Drakes Bay Gold Hill environment and quality of life.

Heerdt Marsh O C E A N Starkweather MCL looks for effective Shoreline Park N Northridge Corte Madera Richmond solutions through its own lpais ma Tidelands / Ta t. W E M Ring Mountain advocacy efforts as well as through 0 4 mi. Tiburon Audubon Center Mt. Tamalpais S 0 4 km. Stinson Beach State Park State Park Strawberry Point working in close

Angel Golden Gate Island collaboration with other National State A Legacy of Conservation Recreation Park Area SAN organizations to address major MCL played a major role in preserving and FRANCISCO BAY protecting many of Marin’s most environmental challenges and Golden Gate stunning and well-loved landscapes. concerns in Marin.

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