TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST

The Truckee Donner Land Trust preserves and protects scenic, historic Spring/Summer Newsletter and recreational lands with high Volume 39 ❖ May 2011 natural resource values in the Truckee Donner region.

Announcing two new acquisitions Summit Canyon to be added to Donner Memorial State Park, page four Another acquisition in the Martis Valley, page six A thank you to our members, page eight Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 2 Executive Director’s Message Dear Friends, When I was 11 years old, I was on a Little League baseball team that went 19-1. Despite losing that one painful game, I learned what it was like to be on a winning team — the excitement, confidence and optimism of individuals working toward a common goal. It was one of the proudest moments of my life then. You probably know where I am going with this nostalgic reverie; I am reminded a great deal of the Truckee Donner Land Trust team on the field today. We–our Land Trust staff and Board, our many partners and you, our “we-couldn’t-do-it- without-you” supporters–are on a pretty good roll. In the past year and a half the Land Looking south across Webber Lake. The old icehouse is on the right. On the Trust, often in partnership with The property is one of the oldest standing structures in Northern , the Trust for Public Land or The Nature Webber Lake Hotel built in 1860. Conservancy, have completed eight separate transactions, protecting nearly 11,000 acres with This is nothing short of an extraordinary achievement a value of $35,675,000. and serves as a true record of our success. Further, in 2011 we are raising funds to complete the protection of Lacey Meadows and Webber Lake (see page 19) and record the final phase of the Conservation Easement with Sierra Pacific Industries. Together, these acquisitions, with a value of $12,250,000, add another 5,720 acres to the tally above. I am more proud now than I have ever been. This winning team, the Land Trust team, of which we are all a part, is not only going places, we’re saving places, acre by beautiful acre. At the Land Trust, our commitment to conservation includes all our resources, and we are dedicated to running a lean ship. We have only four full-time employees funded through member donations. We promise to efficiently put every dollar of your money to good use as we continue to pursue our mission: To preserve and protect scenic, historic and recreational lands with high natural resource values in the Truckee Donner region. I hope you will continue to support the Land Trust as we forge ahead. You are an important member of our winning team. We couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to going 20-0.

Warm regards,

Perry Norris A pond on the Summit Canyon property. A very large bear is often Executive Director spotted here. Photo by Janet Zipser Zipkin. Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 3 Trails Update Winter’s abundance means it Forging Ahead may be a while before we play in dirt This summer the Land again, especially in the high country. Trust will focus on the The good news is that this year’s permitting, analyses, and significant snowpack will keep our designs for a new section soils bound longer, meaning less dust of the Rim on hikes and rides, less erosion, and Trail; a new access trail in more productive trail maintenance. It Billy Mack Canyon; trails should be a great year on the trails! at Independence Lake; and trails on the new Summit Trails in Winter Canyon acquisition. This Land Trust staff is eager to see time-consuming and how the new trails at Waddle Ranch expensive process is the Preserve fared over the winter. necessary behind-the- Mountin bikers enjoying a day’s ride. Photo: Michael One member in mid-March skied scenes work that results Schwartz/The Backcountry. the alignments to see if trails were in a more sustainable becoming exposed and/or if trees had – environmentally and an overwhelmingly successful come down across them. While we archaeologically friendly – trail. inaugural year for Gooddirtyfun: 125 can’t say with certainty the trails are New trail construction will volunteers constructed two miles of unscathed (they were under three resume in the summer of 2012. trail and maintained 16 miles of trails feet of ), we can say Lake Ella regionally (much on the Donner (aka Dry Lake) and Beacon Meadows Gooddirtyfun Lake Rim Trail). are breathtaking in winter and This season, the Land Trust provide for an excellent snowshoe or will build on its partnership with A correction: In last spring’s newsletter we mistakenly suggested cross-country ski. the Truckee Trails Foundation’s members access Billy Mack Canyon via Billy Mack Rd. off program Gooddirtyfun to maintain of Old Highway 40. This is a private road and not open to area trails weekly. Last year was the public. We apologize for our mistake.

Volunteers are almost entirely responsible for construction of the Land Trust’s trails. If you would like to join this praiseworthy band of stewards this summer, contact John at john@tdlandtrust. org or sign up for the regular maintenance days at gooddirtyfun. org. We look forward to seeing you on the trail! See trail building dates on page 16. Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 4 P r e s e r v i n g Completing phase IV of the Donner Memorial State Park project

will be added to Donner constructed. Memorial State Park for the For many years, the “Old public to enjoy. State Park Stock Trail” has been a source lands will now extend west, of contention over whether a south and east of Donner public right-of-way exists on the Lake significantly aiding its property. protection. The purchase “The public can explore should be completed in June. wherever their interests take them The project includes on the property,” said John Svahn, Summit Creek and the the Land Trust’s Stewardship confluence of Summit Director, “but please tread lightly Creek and Billy Mack and be sure not to disturb the Canyon Creek. Combined, historic and cultural resources these creeks are the largest that may exist.” tributaries to Donner Lake. Since the Land Trust’s Along with 360 acres the founding, the protection of lands Land Trust has already surrounding Donner Lake has protected in the watershed, been a top priority. Coupled with over 11,000 linear feet of previous acquisitions, the Land Billy Mack Canyon Creek and Trust has now protected most of 5,000 linear feet of Summit all the major drainages to Donner Creek will be protected Lake. These include Gregory within a total of 764 acres Creek, Billy Mack Canyon Creek, and nearly three miles of Summit Creek, and Lakeview riparian corridor. Creek. In 2002, the Land Trust The property has an added nearly 2,000 acres to the existing trail network that Park, tripling its size. Included provides access to the historic in the expansion efforts are features on such Schallenberger Ridge, portions as the petroglyphs and China of Coldstream Canyon, and Wall and provides a scenic Lakeview Canyon. In 2006, the Looking east down Summit Canyon towards Donner Lake. route to the Pacific Crest Land Trust added an additional Summit Creek and Billy Mack Canyon Creek merge on the Trail, creating a myriad of 350 acres to the Park, including property, forming the largest tributary of Donner Lake. new hiking loops. parts of Emigrant Canyon and Also bisecting the Summit several other small “inholdings” The Truckee Donner Canyon property is the “Old acquired over the years. Land Trust, in partnership Stock Trail”, formerly County The Summit Canyon with California State Parks, is Road 37. This historic route was property has an existing turnkey acquiring 260 acres in Summit one of the earliest routes over trail system including miles of Canyon west of Donner Lake Donner Pass and is believed to be meandering and scenic trails and and immediately below Donner a part of the Dutch Flat-Donner a large parking area/trailhead. Summit. The project is the Lake Road. It was briefly in the The property is surrounded number one priority for the State inventory of roads before by public land to the west and State Parks Sierra District and is becoming a County Road and south, and to the north by land of statewide significance. Once then a Stock Trail, as the Lincoln already conserved by the Land acquired, the acreage property Highway and U.S. Route 40 were Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 5 Summit Canyon

Trust. Its proximity to public and conserved lands provides exciting and important opportunities for new trails connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Donner Lake Rim Trail. The property also offers excellent opportunities for camping, biking, equestrian, fishing, birding, cross country and backcountry , and rock climbing. “Its proximity to public and conserved lands provides exciting and important opportunities for new trails connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Donner Lake Rim Trail,” said the Land Trust’s master trail builder, John Svahn. The Rim Trail, championed by the Land Trust, will be a 23-mile trail encircling the ridges above Donner Lake. “This one-of-a-kind property at Truckee’s doorstep is now open The expansion of Donner Memorial State Park since 2002. The Land Trust added more than for the public to enjoy,” said Land 2,500 acres to the Park. Trust Executive Director, Perry I am very proud to have been a Funding for this $3.475 Norris. “The acquisition would not part of opening this wonderful million acquisition came from have happened without the help property to the public.” Prop 84 State Parks funds of County Supervisor, Ted “The property also has restricted to acquisitions, the Owens, and Town Council member significant historical values, Northern Sierra Partnership, and Barbara Green. They served as playing a role in emigration, private individuals. critical intermediaries with the the transcontinental railroad, sellers, Frank and Julie Cadjew of and development of America’s Reno.” highway system,” added Owens. “This is an absolutely beautiful “For the Cadjew’s, the property with fabulous views. property was a labor of love. This is a terrific project, for The potential trail connections Most their weekends in the here will connect Truckee and summer were spent attending the economy, for recreation, Donner Summit. The recreational to improving forest health, opportunities will be enjoyed by maintaining trails, and preventing and for conservation. I am locals and will attract new visitors,” erosion,” Norris said. “They said Barbara Green of Truckee’s were very good stewards and the very proud to have been a Town Council. property has been well cared for “By creating new opportunities and preserved.” and destinations for recreation, the The Land Trust, working part of opening this wonderful Land Trust’s conservation efforts with State Parks, will also be boost tourism, aiding our local making several improvements property to the public. economy,” said Nevada County to facilitate public use. These Supervisor Ted Owens. “This is a improvements include new – Ted Owens, Nevada County Supervisor terrific project, for the economy, for signage, construction of a new recreation, and for conservation. bridge, and a trailhead. Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 6 N e w l y Another 122-acres protected in the Martis Valley In April, the Land Trust for $2.6 million, well below its the acquisition augments closed on a 122-acre property off appraised value. In 2008, the conservationists’ overall strategy SR 267 across from the entrance property appraised for $5.6 in the Martis Valley to prevent to Northstar-at-Tahoe™. Known million. development on the northeast side as Martis Creek Estates, the The downturn in the real of SR 267. This 122-acre piece is a marketing name of a subdivision estate market has created many small but conspicuous part of that that never got off of the drawing opportunities for conservation assemblage of natural lands. Once board, the property includes groups to acquire land at completed, natural lands will nearly a mile of the Middle Fork significantly deflated prices. extend from the Martis Valley to of Martis Creek and a large, wet “The folks that held the the Mt. Rose Wilderness and onto meadow. note were happy just to cut the Humbolt-Toiyabe National Last year, a would be their losses,” said David Brown, Forest creating more than 70,000 developer lost the property in Chair of the Land Trust’s Lands contiguous acres of natural lands. foreclosure and the Land Trust Committee that oversees all Also, the Middle Fork of was able to purchase it in April acquisitions. Martis Creek, a year round stream, Since pursuing runs for nearly a mile through Waddle Ranch Preserve the property. While the property in 2005, this small is mostly Jeffrey pine forest, it but conspicuous and does provide riparian and aquatic important acreage in the habitat and has a functioning wet Martis Valley has been on meadow. The parcel is also part of the Land Trust’s radar. a scenic viewshed off SR 267 and “This acquisition could possibly provide a trailhead is very important to off of SR 267 to access Waddle the future of Waddle Ranch Preserve or, in the future, Ranch Preserve, Martis Sierra Pacific Industries’ 7,000 Valley and the region,” acres that borders the property. said Tom Van Berkem, Key partners in the the Land Trust’s Board acquisition include the Truckee President. “And it will Tahoe Airport District, the be great to remove that Northern Sierra Partnership, prominent developer’s Mountain Area Preservation sign.” Foundation, Sierra Watch, and A tentative map East West Partners. had been recorded for “Residents and visitors have a subdivision of estate been blessed with a forward parcels on this site. thinking airport Board and Earlier zoning would staff. Over the past four years have allowed as many the airport has invested more as 250 units on the than $7 million into open space property. protection,” said Perry Norris, the While the resource Land Trust’s Executive Director. values of the site are “This is a critical parcel of fairly substantial, property in close proximity to Martis Creek Estates and its proximity to preserved public lands. paramount is how the airport,” said Kevin Smith, Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 7 A c q u i r ed

Residents and visitors have been blessed with a forward thinking airport Board and staff. Over the past four years the airport has invested more than $7 million into open space protection.

– Perry Norris, Land Trust Executive Director

A large meadow on the recently protected property. At one time, zoning would have permitted as many as 250 units on the property.

General Manager of the airport district. “It not only protects aircraft over flight areas but also allows and facilitates additional access to other important airport properties.” This summer, the Land Trust will begin thinning overgrown stock for forest health and to reduce the chance of wildfire.

Settlements negotiated by Sierra Watch, MAPF and East West Partners

provided critical funding. This summer, the Land Trust will be undertaking substantial cleanup of the Our thanks to these property and forest management. Anyone need a truck? organizations. Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 8 Thank You to Our Donors Your generous and continued support preserves the scenic, recreational and historic lands that we all cherish.

$1,000,000 or More $10,000 - $24,999 $2,500 - $4,999 California State Parks Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. E.W. Barnholt Northern Sierra Partnership John R. & Gina Biondi John & Sharon Brauman Conservancy Shanna O’Hare & John Davis Chevron Humankind Truckee Tahoe Airport District Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Euzent Robert & Margaret Churn Wildlife Conservation Board - Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund Robert Colpitts, D.D.S. California Department of Fish and Drs. Sue Desmond-Hellman & Mr. & Mrs. Alan Crites Game Nick Hellmann Family Fund DMB/Highlands Group, LLC Mellam Family Foundation Iris Durland $100,000 - $999,999 Sheri & Jack Overall - The Overall Mr. & Mrs. Mortimer Fleishhacker California Department of Family Foundation Ms. Eleanor Hewlett Gimon Transportation - Environmental REI Recreational Equipment, Inc. Robert & Clair Hamner Enhancement and Mititgation J. Thomas & M. Catherine Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Kveton Program Van Berkem - AYCO Charitable Land Trust Alliance Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Foundation Christopher & Coltrane Lord The Kevin & Sheri Marshall Charitable William & Christney McGlashan Trust $5,000 - $9,999 Page Foundation Martis Valley Settlement Ausfahl Family Fund - East Bay Carol & Michael F. Sabarese Fund Morgan Family Foundation Community Foundation - Tahoe Truckee Community Association Martin & Holly Bern Foundation Town of Truckee Tom & Louise Burns Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Silvani-Lacey Forest Service Julia S. Gold & Todd Denton Gordon & Ruth Steindorf Bill & Sara Jo Goerke William & Diane Zuendt $25,000 - $99,000 The Hoelter Family Partnership Emily & Lance Conn Mr. Jim Loughlin $1,000 - $2,499 Crabb-Grasseschi Family Foundation Barbara Lovero & Chris Mark L. & Jaime Andrews Rod & Jonnie Jacobs Ottenweller Aufmuth Family Foundation Helene & Charles Linker - Jewish Tahoe Truckee Community Steven Nightingale & Lucy Blake Community Federation Foundation Gene & Anne Bowles The Martis Fund - Tahoe Truckee Teichert Foundation Ronald & Mary Alice Brady - Community Foundation Brady Family Foundation John & Julie Buckley Anne Chadwick Charitable Fund - Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Frank Champion Diane Ciesinski Kevin Clark Critchfield Cohn Family Fund - East Bay Community Foundation Mr. Wayne Crow Tad & Barbara Danz Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Davidson Donner Lake Property Owners Association Donner Lake Woods Homeowners Association Ralph & Carol Eschenbach Merle & Michael Fajans Nancy Light & Chris Fichtel Bob & Penny Fink Pamela Polite & Dennis Fisco Jeri Ann Smith & Tony Francis Mike & Sue Friedenbach Isaac & Renee Goff Near the summit of Mt. Lola, the epicenter of the Land Trust’s work. Altogether nearly Mr. & Mrs. Peter Golze - Sam and 17,000 acres in the Little watershed will be protected. Jennie Rovit Memorial Foundation Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 9 Thank You to Our Donors

Kathryn & Joseph Gray Melissa & Steven Siig - R.A. Bloch Randy & Jenny Martin Barbara Green Cancer Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Denman McNear Margaret Lewicki & Ernest Grossman Silver Sage Center for Family Mr. Dirk Mellema Steve & Jan Hamill Medicine Stephen & Andrea Brideau Miller Jeff & Carolyn Hamilton SnowTech & Customers Lynda Moehling Sam & Mary Hammonds The Sohagi Law Group, PLC Pam & Jeff Muha The Gale & David Harding Chartible Drs. Amy Anderson & George Northstar Property Owner’s Fund Somero Association John Hartog Johanna Stek Dennis Pagones Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hartung Diane & Joseph Stemach Charitable Hal Parker Mr. & Mrs. William Haskell Fund - Marin Community Mr. & Mrs. David Porter Donna J. Hays Foundation Jed Ritchey Ed & Donna Henney Mr. & Mrs. John Stewart Richard & Judith Rohlf David Hensley Mr. & Mrs. Jack Svahn Rotary Club of Truckee Robert & Mary Hery Tahoe Oral Surgery & Implant Center Art & Sue Scotland The William & Flora Hewlett William & Mary Alice Thauvette John Shaw Consulting, LLC Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Garfield Thomas Mike & Jan Shinn Todd & Carol Huckins Christopher & Kristin Thompson Drs. Irina de Fisher & Scott Sinnott R. William Hauck & Dr. & Mrs. Tim Tweedie Sandra Snively Padget M. Kaiser Steve & Raini Vallarino Sugar Bowl The Kansha Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard Volberg Mr. & Mrs. Craig Sullivan Belinda Tam-Kimura & Loren Jack & Judy Warner Tracy Grubbs & Richard Taylor Kimura Robert & Christine Wendin The Gallo Family Fund - Silicon Thomas & Carolyn Kulczycki William Wendin Family Community Foundation Jeff & Cathy Lang Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Zipkin Mr. & Mrs. David S. Walker Edward & Barbara Larson The Zoback Family Charitable Fund Roger & Maria Wets Susan Ellis & Mark Linton Fund - Kay Whipp Silicon Valley Community $500 - $999 Les Atkins & Angela White Foundation Scott Showen & Peter Amsden John & Carol Whitelaw Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mayorga John R. & Carol Bennett Christina Stoever Young & Kent James & Susan McClatchy Fund David & Linda Brown Fund - Tahoe Young - The Richardson House - Sacramento Region Community Truckee Community Foundation Foundation Dr. David & Judith Burke, MD $250 - $499 Phil & Carolyn McIntyre Mr. Ric Campo Robert & Tamara Abrams Robert Flanagan & Susan Mendelsohn Christine & Richard Chew The Alison and Geoff Edelstein Mr. Frederick D. Minnes Mr. & Mrs. Robert Coleman Foundation North Tahoe Arts Mr. Robert Crowder Ron Hunter & Kaitlin Backlund Jennifer Osborne - Osborne Family Brendan & Katelyn Dyson Eunice Calvert-Banks & Kevin Banks Foundation Clint Edwards - Arbor Home Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Bean The David & Lucile Packard Mortgage, Inc. Ms. Anne G. Blake Foundation Robert & Cathy Christian Farnsworth Mr. & Mrs. George Brandt Stanley & Georgene Pasarell Gerald & Linda Feeney Bob & Pat Breckenfeld Toni & Dick Paterson Massimo & Loretta Fiandaca John & Patty Brissenden - William & Margaret Person The Flora Family Foundation Sorensen’s Resort Dr. Brad & Trish Piatt David George Coralie & Joe Burgess Daniel & Mary Reeves Foundatioin Sherry Keith & Dr. Robert Girling Bob & Sallie Brown, Dick & Mr. & Mrs. Craig Ritchey Mr. Randy Gottfried Ellen Cochran Cory & Ryan Ritchie - Foresight Ms. Hedy Govenar Bill & Sally Covington Fund/Parasol Tahoe Community Michael & Molly Graham - Law Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crocker Foundation Offices of Michael Graham Ms. Michele Dressback Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Leland Groshong Mr. & Mrs. Chester Eccles Mr. & Mrs. Allen Ruby Arne & Lee Hamala Pam & John Eisele Mr. & Mrs. Chris Rust John & Noelle Allen Hetz Mr. & Mrs. Paul Franco-Ferrara Steven & Jennifer Ryder Mr. & Mrs. Mark Himelstein Drs. Dodd, Foley, & Fischer Jonathan Sabin - Andrew Sabin Jim Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick Family Foundation Jack & Emilie Kashtan Dr. William Fry SP Fund/John & Lynn Schiek Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Keil Michael & Virginia Genovese - Parasol Tahoe Community Bree & Kevin Klotter David & Linda George Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Mike Linnett Nancy & Max Gisko John & Sidney Scott Bill & Norma Markley Dr. Michael J. & Laurel Gothelf Dr. & Mrs. Alvin Markovitz Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gray Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 10

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Tina Pete & Jonathan Gray Paul Sassenrath & Family Tom & Carol Bowa Echenique Construction Robert & Kathleen Kearley William & Virginia Schultz Drs. Dave & Sally Brew Mr. & Mrs. Mike Edminster Green David George & Amy Shaw Mr. Fred R. Brinkop Mr. Orlo Elfes Michael & Gail Griesmer Sierra Cascade Land Trust Ian Weiss & Marna Broida Jeff & Maria Fahrner Mr. & Mrs Thomas Grossman Council Richard & Constance Family Summits, Inc. - GLA Reality Advisors Tyler Simonton - First Descent Brooding Charles & Elizabeth Charles & Marcia Cohn LLC Cicely Hursh & Marvin Brooks Farnsworth Growdon Dorothy Dube & Mark Jeff Brown Mr. Greg Faulkner - Faulkner Tony Hardy Slomoff Carl & Nanon Buchell Architects Construction, Inc. Shaun & Suzanne Sullivan Claude & Margaret Burdick Chris & Jenny Fellows Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harms Mr. & Mrs. John Tiner - Tiner Mrs. Mary Ann Button - NASTC Ralph H. Hendrix Properties, Inc. David & Andrea Campos Roger & Nancy Ferch Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Hoffman Eszter Tompos John & Sue Carne Doug & Jane Ferguson Vic & Kathy Hopner Roxanne Duffield & Hans Paige Derdowski & Mr. & Mrs. R. Larry Ferral Maggie Fillmore & Mark Wain Kelley Carroll Laura & Ken Ferree Huffman Mr. & Mrs. Erik Walberg Mrs. & Mr. Carroll Carroll Diane Thurm & Scott Fickes Thomas K. & Evelyn M. Lisa Wallace Richard & Myrna Cartano Amy Hecht & Michael Fine Hunt Ms. Carole Wunderlich & Mr. Steve Catton Robert Fisher Dr. & Mrs. Fred Ilfeld Mr. Steve Wilhelm Sara Chappell Timothy & Diana Fitzpatrick Paul & Dot Ingels Michael & Mary Ellen Wilson John & Margaret Chiarenza Floyd Construction, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jinks Ron & Gisela Zech Mr. & Mrs. Michael Child Mr. Dan Flynn Micki Kelly & Mike Mrs. Joanna Zito Donna Chipps Ms. Kathy Wilcox & Josselyn - Kelly Biological Scott & Lexie Clifford Jeremy Fogel Consulting $100 - $249 Alan & Jan Coe Mrs. Sharon Fong Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Duke Ackerman Dr. Robert Colby Ms. Marilyn Foreman - KT Foundation Chris & Sue Adams Donald & Sally Colclough Foreman Living Trust Tyson & Megan Lechner Stephen Rudy & Brent & Dianne Collinson Dr. & Mrs. Scott Foster Hank & Eileen Lewis Annette Adler Mr. & Mrs. John Compisi Tom & Cynthia Foster Stephen & Tamara Lieberman David Kean & Tanya Africa Dr. Miles & Patricia Congress Miranda Fram Mr. & Mrs. Bob Link Osvaldo & Eddy Ancinas Dr. & Mrs. Walsh Conmy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Frank Mr. & Mrs. Steve Long Mr. & Mrs. Carsten Andersen Mike Conner Mr. Stephen Franks Kerri & Mark Lubin Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Anderson Dr. Leslie A Cooley Stephen Fry Barbara Marsted Richard Anderson David Corbin The Fuller Family Peter & Joan Melrose Robert R. Anderson Bill & Susan Cordonnier Gabbart & Woods Karen & EJ Melzer Dr. & Mrs. Jim Andras Nancy & Fred Cotton Genentech’s Employee Microsoft Anonymous Mr. William Courchesne Matching Steve & Lee Ann Mott Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Argyres Dale Cox - Big Trout, Inc. Constantin Genigeorgis Cameron & Marcia Margret Geselbracht & Mr. & Mrs. Tim Crandall Ms. Gail Baker & Mr. David Murray - Barbara Murray Thomas Armstrong Kevin Crosby Giacomini - Sierra Mountain Fund Don & Vicki Arns Patrice Davison Mortgage Mary Montella & Jeff Robert & Anne Marie Arns Ms. Joan Dedo Linda & Bill Giannini Newman - Arns Foundation William & Sarah Rosalee John & Bonnie Glover Seana Doherty & Perry Mr. & Mrs. Nick Arvanitidis DeLacy Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Gnos Norris Marty & Judy Aufhauser Mrs. Jane Delanoy Mr. & Ms. Daniel Goeschl Kevin & Donica Bank of America Robert DeLaurentis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Golze O’Laughlin Lorelle Banzett Mike Dineen John & Louise Goodman Richard Oliver Ms. Helen Beale Mr. & Mrs. Steven Disbrow Mr. & Mrs. Ron Grassi Mr. & Mrs. Greg Peot Bill & Judith Beaty Jean Dresden Nancy Latimer & Mickey Gray Mike DeClement & Jennifer Mr. & Mrs. N. George Bechtel Kathleen Eagan & James Valerie Green Perga Drs. Susan Sanders & Duffy Fund - Tahoe Truckee David & Kathy Greenhalgh PG&E Campaign for the Ted Beedy Community Foundation Geoff & Barbara Griffin Community John & Kim Bessolo B. Craig & Christine F. Duncan Ken Winters & Julie Grisham Ms. Lorrie Poch Mr. Arthur Bienenstock David & Judy Dunlap Dr. & Mrs. Monroe Gross Mr. & Mrs. Jim Powell Stan & Donna Bienus Mr. & Mrs. Allen Dunn Cathy Howard & Andrew Michael & Cathy Puckett Kathy DePaola & Tim Bigalke Mr. Harrison Dunning Guldman Alexander & Britta Mackey Mr. & Mrs. James Biggar Frank Smith & Dr. Dian Max & Mary Juanita Gutierrez Rogerson Tom Birmingham Duryea - One Market Plaza The Sanders Family Fund Dr. Dana Miller Blair Deane & Patricia Dvoracek Cathy & Jim Haagen-Smit - Silicon Valley Community Doug & Rita Boehner Mr. Justin Dygert Louis Haggerty Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kent Bourquin John & Elizabeth Eaton Debra Hakansson Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 11

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Rance & Ana Rosa Hale Lewis James & Janet Orey Kurt & Marilyn Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hall John & Elizabeth Lewis Donald & Carol Orme Mr. & Mrs. Robert Roche Lee Hansen Christopher Hunt & Richard & Dolores Orsi Stephanie Rogerson - Phocus Mr. & Mrs. Milton Hardyck Ms. Nona Liang Kay & Monte Osborn Consulting Mr. & Mrs. Alan Harris Deborah Dunn & John Liddle Mr. Robin Park Mr. & Mrs. Mike Rogina Ralph & Gillian Hayward Mr. & Mrs. Eric Lindner Mr. & Mrs. David Parsons Mr. Robert Ryder John Healy Paco & Carol Lindsay Patagonia, Inc. Gail & John Sande, III Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heath Tom & Laurel Lippert Mr. Steve Paterson Dr. Frank Sarnquist Mr. & Mrs. Willie Hector Donna Liu Matt & Kristine Miller Jack & Diane Scanlon Elaine Henderson Joseph & Judith Lomax Paxton Mr. & Mrs. Bill Schmidt Edward & Laura Heneveld Marsha & David Lose Bernard & Joan M Pech Julie Faisst & Mark Schwartz Ms. Janice M. Nelson & Mr. Greg & Kimberly Low Javier Castellar & Helen Eric & Annie Seelenfreund Robert L. Herhusky Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Lucia Pelster Robert & Jean Segale Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hernandez Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lufburrow Mark & Karen Perlroth Mr. & Mrs. Earl Shirley Dr. Dale & Jill Herrero Dr. & Mrs. Ulrich Luscher Pfeifer Family Foundation Judy Silar Hewlett-Packard Foundation Lad & Leslie Lynch Michael & Susan Phelan Barry & Bobbi Silberman Bob & Carol Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Rob Lynch Michael & Rosalind Mr. & Mrs. Rick Silvani Mr. & Mrs. Jonel Hill Ms. Frances Macomber Plishner Jerry & Donna Silverberg Steve & Margie Honegger Lorraine P. Shea & Patricia Lauren O’Brien & Steven Ms. Naomi Silvergleid Mr. Victor Hough Malaspina Poncelet Michael & Cathleen Simmons Sonya M. Huggins & Dave G. Donald & Patricia Malberg James L. & Marianne Bill Simmons Huggins, Jr. Hugh R. Marshall Porter, Jr. Ann Reisenauer & Dick Jay & Marcia Hull Mr. & Mrs. James Mart Mr. C. Scott Powers Simpson Drs. Sharon Smith & Robert & Marty Martin Dave Pratt Beverly Singer Thomas Hunt Ed Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Lee Price Larry & Barbara Smilie Bruce & Libby Hutchinson Renee & John McAmis V.J. Bonnard & Gale Rankin Rena Smilkstein James & Janice Hutton Diane Young McCormack John & Barbara Reding Edward T. Smith James & Claudia Ingols Jack & Joni McCormick David Reneau Ms. Melissa Smith Jerome & Nancy Ives Richard & Marjorie Dr. & Mrs. Robert Winifred C. Smith Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Jackson McCracken Richardson Michael Snider Mr. William Jardine Mr. Douglas McCreary Dana & JoelRichnak Sofaer Scheuer Philanthropic Robert Johnston Bill McGuire Eric & Elaine Ring Fund - Jewish Community Ms. Linda Joplin Don & Lynn McKechnie Mr. & Mrs. Gregory River Federation Eric & Frances Jorgensen Mr. & Mrs. Bradley McNear River Ranch Lodge Mike Sokolsky Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kahn Ron & Annika Medak Jennifer Roberts John & Sue Sorensen Catherine Katz Mr. John Messner Lenore Roberts Mr. & Mrs. George Spencer Kelly Brothers Painting, Inc. Mr. Lester Mielcasz Benjamin & Judith Roberts Mr. & Mrs. David Stanley The Kenny Family Trust John & Catherine Milbourn Mrs. Yvonne E. Kerby-Miller Kevin & Theresa Miller Othmar & Christine Klay George & Brenda Milum Bradley-Kleiman Fund Robert Mithun Walter & Murni Knoepfel Ms. Shannon Halgren & David Mrs. Emma Kolokousis Mollerstuen The Kreimer Family Trust Michael, Jennifer & Paul Bill & Chris Krissoff Moran Harry Lalor Robert & Deanne Morton James & Beverly Landess Tom & Anne Morton Norman & Patricia Landsberg Mr. Konrad Motzek John & Donita Lane Ms. Sheila Mullins Nils & Marie Lang-Ree Ms. Phyllis Munsey Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lange Thomas Murphy Heather & Terry Larkin Mr. Michael Murray Mr. Jon Lee Dr. & Mrs. Saburo Nagumo Ruth Daniel & Kendrick E. Michael & Colette Needham Lee Mr. & Mrs. John Nichols Ms. Suzanne Legallet - Tyler Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nickey Financial, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nicoll Linda Zimmerman & Richard William & Beth Niemi Leijonflycht Mr. & Mrs. Charles Oldenburg Negro Canyon from Donner Ridge, acquired by the Land Trust in Dr. Richard & Robin Carl & Helen Ondry 2006. Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 12 Thank You to Our Donors

Janet Whalen & Zach Claudia Hilligoss Cartozian Mr. Jeffrey Holl Leslie, Michael & Neil Chin Walter & Joan Huber Mr. & Mrs. Robert Clifford Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hunter Robert Cofer Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hyatt Mrs. Linda Common Rodolfo & Mary Jacuzzi Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cooper Colleen Dalton & Steve Ms. Marilyn Crang Jahnke Jon & Jodie Crase Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Jensen Kenneth Cribley Ervin & Denise Jindrich Peter J. & Elizabeth Crosby Dr. Diana Johns Mrs. Diane Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Tom Johns Dave & Sandy Davini Mr. & Mrs. Steven Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Mr. Anthony Jones De Vere White Hilary & Susan Jones Frank & Jennie Desmond Michael & Susan Jordan Robert & Renee DeVinck Mr. & Mrs. Norm Justesen Janice Didriksen Dr. & Mrs. Norman Kahn This year’s snowpack should result in a bounty of wildflowers. Mr. & Mrs. John Donatoni Bill & Stella Karras Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dorais A. Jerry Keyser Mr. & Mrs. William Dosch John Levine & Junie Kikuchi Mr. & Mrs. Brian Staskawicz Kevin Ward & Chris Alice Tenscher Dunbar Ms. Joan Klein David & Judie Stepner O’Conner William & Margaret Mrs. Patricia Kleis Terry & Zoe Sternberg Karen & Gary Whitten Eadington Jill & Carsten Kristensen Kay Stringari Richard & Louise Wiesner Mr. & Mrs. John Echols Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Kurlak Raymond Sturges Ms. Nancy Williams Debbie & Eric Efthimiou Joshua Latimer John & Bonnie Sturtz Howard Williams - Alpine Home Design & Henry & Carlene Laughlin Lynn M Suter and Associates Linda Williams Construction Byron & Corrine Lee John & Heather Svahn Helen Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. Dan Eggen Mr. & Mrs. William Lerch Martin & Elaine Swanson Glenn & Leota Woods Karyn Ellis Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Lindenberg Betty Swartz David & Sheila Woods Ron & Carla Elvidge Andrew & Beverly Littorno Ms. Lucetta Swift Gary & Diana Wright Judy & Terry Erhardt Rick Maddalena Ms. Brita Tryggvi & Shelly Wright - Plumas Bank Dr. Todd Feeley Mr. & Mrs. Stan Mantell Mr. Art Takaki Mr. & Mrs. Rick Wynne Mr. & Mrs. David Fielding Terry Martin Kathy & Mark Tanner - Mark Mark Whatley & Loydine Dianne Fix Mr. Philip Matthews Tanner Construction, Inc. Danusia Zaroda Marianne & James Franks Betty & Thomas Mc Claskey Eliot & Christine Terborgh Matthew & Lauri Zealear John & Pat Fraser Kim & Donna McCleneghan Douglas & Marilee Tinker Ms. C. Denise Ziganti Erin Fredin Douglas & Fredricka Dr. Reid Towery Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Sarah A. Seitz, M.D. & R. McGlashan Bette & Richard Treiman Paul Freitas, M.D. Ms. Teresa McGlashan Blake & Colombe Tresan $50 - $99 Duane & Joan Frink Ms. Darla McKenna Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. Ace Striker Woodworks Margot & JD Garcia Lynn McLellan Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Ashcraft GE Foundation Walt & Nancy McMillan Tuemmler Dr. Howard Backer Gary Giannini Nancy Ann Nelson & James Dr. & Mrs. Russell Tweet Dr. & Mrs. Terry Baker Dr. Rolf Godon McNamara Nick, Kit & Steve Urbani Susan Simmons & Mrs. E. Ronnie Goldfield Peggy McNutt Royce & Carolee Van Bebber Thomas Ballister Peter & Susan Graf Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Miller Peter W. Van Der Naillen Peter & Judi Bank Drs. John & Deborah Sue Barton & Don Morrill Paul Vatistas Mr. & Mrs. George Barnes Greenspan Ms. Kim Rietdorf Muratore The Villager Nursery Ms. Linda Bezinover Mr. & Mrs. Paul Grunland Edward & Gretchen Murphy Dr. John & Mary Lee Wachtel David & Gloria Billharz - Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hafer Mr. Stan Murphy Robert & Diane Wagner Billharz Family Trust Dick & Mary Ann Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Nagao Patricia & William Ward Mrs. Elaine Binger Ms. Alice Hannam Carl & Thea Norum Mr. & Mrs. Robert Warren Mrs. Judy Bloch Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hannon Nancy Wolf & Fred Paladino Tom Watson - Truckee River Ms. Joyce G. Bordelon Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harbison Captain David & Sarah Pate Associates Gail S. Bradley Mrs. Georgia Bianchi Heald Stephen Pauly Ellie Huggins & Dan Jack & Lynette Branagh Susan Hellyer Drs. Robert & Pamela Perez Wendin - Coldstream Press Alda & Todd Broekemier Mr & Mrs. John Helms - Jane Powell Trust Nancy Wendt Cushing - Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Robert & Martha Helseth Josh Peterman Squaw Valley USA Mr. & Mrs. Russell Burgess Fran Haulman Herbst Mr. & Mrs. Bary Pollack Mr. & Mrs. Dan Wettstein, Betsy Carpenter William C. & Alexandra E. James & Maureen Pope Ms. Carmen Carr Hersh Mr. & Mrs. Ken Prager Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 13 Thank You to Our Donors

Tom & Peggy Prescott Under $50 John & Gailyn Johnson Mrs. Kathrin & Mr. William Bruce & Trudy Presser Don & Marion Allin Linda & Greg Kannall Robberson Print Art/Sierra Mail Mr. & Mrs. Ward Anderson Lisa Kapellas Mr. & Mrs. Richard Robinson Jane Ragan Karen & Pedro Arroyo Pat & John Kessler Robert Roche, Jr. Scott Rapp - Adventure Cynthia Atkin Mr. & Mrs. Klein Klein Michael & Kathleen Roman Maps, Inc Mrs. Jo Bakkie Helmut & Undine Krauss Aileene & Robert Roth Marc Rayacich Mr. & Mrs. Charles Banfield Kris & Arjen Kuyper Tina Michael Ruse Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rei Mrs. Joan Beahm Jonathan Laine Eric & Nicole Sachse Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Reuvekamp Linda Beeson Ms. Valerie Lambertson R. Louis & Phyllis Salaber Gordon Richards Mary Ellen Benier Dr. & Mrs. Philip Langley Salomon Properties Alfred & Dorothy Rincon Mrs. Liz Blackwelder Susan Levitsky Karen & Jim Sarrail Mrs. Linda Rintala Susan Collins & Edward Dr. Bobbie Head & Brian Mrs. Frances Savio Mr. & Mrs. Ripley Robinett Bower Lewis Ms. Pamela Schwarz Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ruffner William Brinckerhoff Henry P. Little Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon James & Elizabeth Rushforth Joan & Dale Bush Richard & Barbara Lutz Schwebel - Schwebel Family Mrs. Barbara Russell Mr. & Mrs. Roderick David & Julie Lynch Trust Peg Rutt Bushnell Gennardo & Marilyn Clive & Kimberly Sharrocks Thomas & Jill Sampson Sarah Currier & John Coke Malzone Mr. & Mrs. William Shore Mr. & Mrs. Jim Schallau Caccamo Mr. Robert Maples Sierra Club National Outings Mrs. Emily Desfor & Dr. James W. Carlin Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Marcelle Mr. & Mrs. William Sims Mr. Jeff Schloss Eve & Joseph Cartan Mr. & Mrs. Larry Marshall Dwight & Elizabeth Smith L. William Schmohl Steve & Robin Cavagnolo Mary Lou Martin Mr. Donald Snider Catherine Schnurrenberger Mr. & Mrs. Frank Collin Thomas S. Mcmahon Darrel & Elaine Snyder William Owens, Jr. & Nancie Mr. & Mrs. Donald Cooper Dick & Peg McPartland Kathy Spagnolo Schoener Colleen Costello Patrick & Kathie Mead Peter Standish-Lee Mr. & Mrs. Herm Shaver Mrs. June A. Crow - Reno Investment Barbara E. Sullivan Jon Shoop W. Bruce Culbertson Properties, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Taylor Sierra Club Colleen Cusick Mr. & Mrs. Reinhard Stacy Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Michael Silvestri Elizabeth Danel Mechelke Maryett Thompson Dan & Charlene Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Deaton Gerhard & Hermine Mr. Timothy E. Treacy Mark & Marcy Helm Smallen Nancy & Chris Delumyea Medvecki Mrs. Stuart Treon Barbara & Vern Smith David Olsen & Diana Ms. Maureen Meikle Marilynn & Bob Trounson Wayne & Nancy Snyder Dillaway Bryan & Carol Miller Drs. Daniel & Janis Tuerk Bill & Jodi Sterling Ms. Beth Donnelly Gene & Joyce Miller KV Van Lom Mr. & Mrs. John Stewart Ms. Judy Dowdy Mr. & Mrs. James Miller Mr. Mark Vernon Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sudnikoff Dean & Daria Eppley Mr. & Mrs. Paul Minor Ms. Jane Voss Michael Tadlock Hannah Fairbank Mr. & Mrs. George Moore Mrs. Raymond Wade Betty Jane Taylor Matthew N. Follett James & Katherine Morrison Bob & Deanna Wargowski Jackie Thomas Stewart Foreman Rick & Nancy Murphy Steven & Nancy Wasserman Mrs. Mary Lois Thompson Keith Goebel Margaret Nance Katrine Watson Susan & Carl Thomsen Donna Gordon David & Catherine Nason Knute Anscomb & Peter Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tobin Richard Gould Michael Neward, CPA Werbel Sarah Trebilcock Katie Grassini Carol Nimick Ms. Frances White Jeanne Tyler Herbert & Norma Grench James & Claire O’Sullivan Ms. Rita Wieland Evor & Peri Vattuone Steve & Rona Gundrum Joanne & Tim Obrien Margo & Claude Williamson Meredith & Robert Mike Haire Robert & Elaine Ockner Ms. Maral Wingo Walkington Sandy & Bill Haley Mr. & Mrs. Louis Oliveira, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Worster Robert & Carol Walsh Ms. Eileen Hawkes Marcia Spector & Rodney Mrs. Nancy Zachariasen Jonathan & Samantha Wiesler Ed & Custis Haynes Omachi Elena Zarevich Mrs. Joan Willis Ms. Patty Heck Mr. Tony Pastore - Pastore Stan Wingate Dr. & Mrs. Milton D. Heifetz and Ryan Gregory & Francie Winnen Mr. & Mrs. Gerald W. Herrick James & Joy Phoenix We apologize for any errors Randy, Rose Ann, Harvey & Tom Deurloo & Mary Debra & Graeme Plant in these acknowledgements. Barbara Witt - Interstate Hetherington Art & Pat Poulin U-Stor Dr. & Mrs. Milo Hewitt John D. Edgcomb & April Call us at Laura Woods - Horizon Mr. & Mrs. David Hoffman Powers 530-582-4711 if you Charter School Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hudner Carole & Cliff Raisbeck have any corrections. Kellie Wright Ms. Heather Hudson Robert & Susan Reisfelt William D. & Marilyn Wright Ms. Starr Walton Hurley Lenore Rodah & Malcolm Thank you for your Ken & LaVonne Wuertz Garth & Marcia Jacober Ridenour continued support. Julie & Craig Wyreman Mr. & Mrs. Francis Jasinski Patrick Rivelli Bonnie & Jim Zellers Allen Jefferis Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 14 Special Acknowledgements

In Memory of Michael Fajans Larry Bean from Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Bean Joel Bredahl from Jeanne Tyler Philip B. Bern from Martin & Holly Bern Dick & Connie Brooding from Sara Emo U. Biagini from Emo & Anne Biaginia Trust Chappell Marnie Jane Biggar from Mr. & Mrs. James Biggar Wai & Glenda Chang from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Beryl Birks from Lisa & Denise Ziganti Clif Chase - Chase International from Dennis E. Zirbel, Barbara Cohn Zeiler from Charles & Marcia Cohn Growdon Architect Blake Conmy from Dr. & Mrs. Walsh Conwy Dr. Jeffrey S. Dodd, M.D. from your Staff Jennifer Crosby from Kevin Crosby Jacques & Cris Etchegoyhen from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Paul David Duffieldfrom Roxanne Duffield & Hans Wain Jack Feick from Valerie Green Bill Durland from Pam & Jeff Muha Ella Feick from Valerie Green Bill Durland from Iris Durland Dr. Jay Foley, M.D. from your Staff Audrey Dygert from The Village Nursery “The Forevers” from Mrs. Mary Lois Thompson Audrey Dygert from Michael & Colette Needham Mr. Randy Gottfried from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Audrey Dygert from Iris Durland Jill Zwagerman & Scott Growdon from Charles & Marcia Audrey Dygert from Michael & Colette Needham Cohn Growdon Audrey Dygert from Mr. Justin Dygert Mark & Martha Growdon from Charles & Marcia Cohn Christopher Fiandaca from Massimo & Loretta Fiandaca Growdon Don Foreman from The Foreman Living Trust Isabella Hafer from Jennifer Perga & Mike DeClement Patricia Franks from Stephen Franks Juliet Hafer from Jennifer Perga & Mike DeClement Robert “Fro” Frohlich from Ellie Huggins & Dan Wendin Regina Hammond from Vic & Kathy Hopner Betty Fry from Edward & Custis Haynes Joy & Michael Hansen from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Veronica (Ronnie) & Ben George from Betty Taylor Cedric Duport, Maureen Heymans & Theo from Jeff Brown Richard Gordon from Donna Gordon Deborah & Paul Jansen from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Lee Grassini from Katie Grassini Stacia & Michael Knight-Graham from Nancy & Chris Frederick Hawkes from Ms. Eileen Hawkes Delumyea R. David Hays from Donna J. Hays Land Trust Staff from Fran Haulman Herbst Suzy Himelstein from Mr. & Mrs. Mark Himelstein Lev & Galina Leytes from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Ron Holmsten from Arlene & Mike Edminster Christopher Hunt & Ms. Nona Liang from John, Karyn, Peter, Karl Indola from Jeff & Maria Fahrner Victoria & Evyn Ellis Ryan James Kelley from James & Beverly Landess Christopher Hunt & Ms. Nona Liang from Drs. Sharon Smith 1st Lt. Nathan Krissoff, USMC from Bill & Chris Krissoff & Thomas Hunt Robert Lovell from Tamarack of Sacramento Robert A. & Theresa Luciano from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Patt Merritt Davis from Ms. Joyce G. Bordelon Jeremy & Tommie Lukensmeyer from Julie & Craig Wyreman John Kirby Miller from The Kenny Leonard & Inna Mezhvinsky from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Family Trust Keith & Diane Nikkel from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Dr. Jared Morrow from James & Claudia Louis E. Norris from Robin Park Looking for the Ingols Dr. Patrick J. Osgood from your Staff Kathy Polucha-Kessler from Jack & Craig Ritchey from Jed Ritchey perfect gift for Emilie Kashtan Soleil Rondenet from Kellie Wright someone who seems Kathy Polucha-Kessler from Roxanne Alice & Bill Russell-Shapiro from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Duffield & Hans Wain Mike & Laura Ryan from Steve & Robin Cavagnolo to have everything? Fr. Pio Ridi from Massimo & Loretta Ryan Group Architects from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Fiandaca Gerry & Cindy Salontai from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Give the gift of Nancy Ritchey from Jed Ritchey Sandbox Design Studio from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Matt Rusanoff from Stephanie Rogerson Lloyd & Sandra Scates from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect open space for all Eeva-Liisa Saralampi from Jeff & Maria Chuck Lyda & Carol Schick from Maggie Fillmore & Mark occasions. Fahrner & Family Huffman Anne Schneider from Maggie Fillmore & David & Barbara Schneider from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. An honorary gift is a Mark Huffman Ed & Christy Scripps from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect John B. Stek from Johanna Stek Virginia Snider from Michael Snider thoughtful way to show Henry & Carol Thauvette from William Margaret Snively from Sandra Snively your friends and family how & Mary Alice Thauvette Robert Tadlock from Jeff Brown much you care about them Margy Yates from Tom & Carol Bowa Truckee Sourdough from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect and the environment. Gary & Janice Valenzuela from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Call the Land Trust at In Honor of Andrea Walhof-Grisham from Ken Winters & Julie Grisham 530-582-4711 for more Fred & Regina Amoroso from Dennis E. Dan Warren from Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hyatt information. Zirbel, Architect Curt & Deb Westwood from Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Diane & Ed Bernbaum from Merle & Ms. Maral Wingo from Mr. Dirk Mellema Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 15

Thank You To Our In-Kind Donors Thank you to our Richard Adams - California State Parks Alpine Mounting & Tahoe Poster Atypical Design Business Partners The Backcountry Kathy Bender American Hiking Society Plumas Bank – Shelly Wright Mary Ellen Bickford Arbor Home Mortgage, Inc. Pooh Corner Lucy Blake – Lemon Canyon Ranch Ascend Business Consulting Print Art/Sierra Mail Carmel Gallery Downtown Truckee Cabona’s REI, Inc. Anne Chadwick Photography Matt Chappell – Chappawitz.com Snow Removal & Resources Legacy Fund Clair Tappaan Lodge Vacation Rentals The Richardson House Conservation & Preservation Counsel Cedar House Sport Hotel Rotary Club of Truckee Paul Cotter/Influence Imagery Chase International – Trinkie Watson Ryan Group Architects DBI Beverage Company Robert Colpitts, DDS Sagehen Creek Field Station Illustrations by Lissa G. Dodds Concerned Property Owners of Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council Dragonfly Tahoe Donner Sierra Club Earthworks Incorporated Conservation & Preservation Counsel Sierra College ESRI DMB/Highlands Group, LLC Sierra Mountain Mortgage Bob & Penny Fink Donner Lake Property Owners Association Sierra Nevada Conservancy Dan Goddard Construction Hall Tree Truckee Donner Lake Woods Sierra Watch Carolyn & Jeff Hamilton Homeowners Association Silver Sage Center for Family Medicine Hartley Appraisal Services Donner Memorial State Park Tahoe Oral Surgery & Implant Center Susie Kocher - UC extension Downing Law Firm The Sohagi Law Group, LLC Larkspur Hotel Truckee-Tahoe East West Partners SnowTech Madeline’s Coffee Stop Faulkner Architects Sorensen’s Resort Jason Moghaddas - Feather River Land Trust First Descent, LLC State Farm Insurance – Tahoe City Mountain Forge, Inc. Gabbart & Woods Structural Engineers Summit Medical Services, Inc. Mountain Hardware & Sports Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. The Nature Conservancy Heat-Tech of Truckee Tahoe Donner Association Mark Neuffer Malcolm North - USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station Home Concepts Mark Tanner Construction, Inc. Northstar-at-Tahoe Jackass Ridge Teichert Paco’s Truckee Bike and Ski Kelly Brothers Painting, Inc. Town of Truckee Patagonia Land Trust Alliance Trails and Vistas Pooh Corner – Bill & Molly Person Law Offices of Julia S. Gold Truckee River Associates Lorrie Poch Law Offices of Michael Graham Truckee River Watershed Council The Pour House Law Offices of Porter Simon Truckee Tahoe Airport District Puma Springs Vineyards Los Gatos Construction Co., Inc. Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Resources Law Group Martis Valley Associates – Truckee Trails Foundation The Richardson House Anne Dain Goeschl Trust for Public Land Carol & Mike Sabarese Safeway North Tahoe Arts Tyler Financial, Inc. Sierra Business Council Mountain Area Preservation Foundation The Villager Nursery Sierra Pacific Organic Coffee Company NASTC Vision Design Squaw Valley USA North Tahoe Arts Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Jodi & Bill Sterling - Salomon Northern Sierra Partnership Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Pacific Crest and Bar of America For more information about Rachel St. Pierre Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski our Business Partner program, Association Pianeta Ristorante call us at 530-582-4711. Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Teichert Jean & Jeff Thatcher TIP Printing & Graphics, Inc. Buck for Open Space Partners: Town & Country Storage Donate a $1 Today Lance Townsend Trout Unlimited Preserving open space in the greater Truckee Donner region is Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District Truckee River Winery simply good business. The Land Trust would like to thank the Truckee Tahoe Airport District following conservation-minded businesses and their customers Truckee-Tahoe Mortuary and encourage you to give them your business. Trust for Public Land US Army Corps of Engineers – Jacqui Zink & Doug Grothe Robert Colpitts, DDS Cathy & Tom Van Berkem Cottonwood Restaurant Scott Wall Forestry Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital Dave Ward West End Snow Clearing Dragonfly Jan & Buzz Wiesenfeld Heat-Tech of Truckee Keller Williams Realty The Lodge at Tahoe Donner Charles Zipkin and Janet Zipser Zipkin Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 16 2011 Member Hikes The Land Trust staff and Board are pleased to offer another round of great hikes for our members. Most of our hikes explore lands the Land Trust has protected or is working to protect. Hurry and sign up by contacting K.V. at 530-582-4711 or [email protected]. Sorry, no dogs.

Exploring Waddle Ranch Preserve ! Saturday, May 28th Waddle Ranch Preserve, in the heart of the Martis Valley, is one of the Land Trust’s Cut-out Calendar proudest conservation victories. Join the Land Trust’s Board member Janet Zipser 2011 Hikes, Events Zipkin for a hike through this wildlife sanctuary of scenic meadows and lush, green forests. There is a lot of sun exposure on parts of this trail. Distance and difficulty: 6 & Trailbuilding miles roundtrip with moderate elevation gains; moderate. Limit: 20 people. Wildflowers at Sagehen Meadows May 26 - River Ranch Dinner Saturday, June 11th (benefiting the Land Trust) Explore meadows filled with colorful High Sierra wildflowers on this popular hike led by Board Member Janet Zipser Zipkin. We’ll delight in many species of May 28 - Exploring Waddle Ranch wildflowers as we hike to the spectacular Camas Lily fields. Hikers have in the past Preserve Hike identified over 40 species of wildflowers (while being accompanied by butterflies and playful birds). The trail is gently rolling and family friendly. Distance and difficulty: 5 miles roundtrip; easy. Limit: 20 people. June 4 - Truckee Day – Summit and Negro Canyons Clean Up Donner Lake Rim Trail - Castle Valley to the Donner Lake Interchange Saturday, July 23rd June 11 - Wildflowers at Sagehen This hike, dubbed “The Executive Hike” traverses much of the built Rim Trail, Meadows Hike beginning at 7,300 feet and ending at 6,500 feet. Board member Bill Goerke will lead hikers past ancient junipers, old-growth red firs, and fields of wildflowers while June 25 - Matt Rusanoff Trail slowly descending. It also crosses rushing mountain streams and passes interesting glacial erratics and glacier-scoured slickrock. Although the route is mostly a Dedication at Waddle Ranch descent, it is over 10 miles long in often-exposed country. Distance and difficulty: 3-4 Preserve hours; moderate. Limit 20 people. July 23 - Donner Lake Rim Trail Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley Saturday, July 30th Section Hike Led by the Land Trust’s Executive Director Perry Norris, this classic and highly scenic hike follows the Pacific Crest Trail south from Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley July 30 - Sugar Bowl to Squaw with a final steep descent through Shirley Canyon. This is a long and arduous hike Valley Hike but has stunning, 360-degree views and, with an early start, we can take our time to identify the plethora of wildflowers we’ll see. A shuttle will be arranged from Squaw Aug 6 - Bluegrass Concert at Valley to the start of the Mt. Judah Loop Trail. Distance and difficulty: 7 a.m. start; 17 miles with major elevation changes; very strenuous. Limit 20 people. Sugar Bowl (benefiting the Land Trust) Mt. Lola – the Highest Peak in Nevada County Sunday, August 7th Aug 7 - Mt. Lola Hike Mt. Lola is named after the famed dancer, actress and courtesan, Lola Montez, who lived for a time in nearby Grass Valley in 1853. Hikers will enjoy panoramic Sept 17-18 - Trails and Vistas views of the Sierra Crest, the Sierra Buttes, the Sierra Valley, Perazzo Meadows and Event - Spooner Lake Independence Lake. Land Trust Board member Chris Fellows leads this inspiring hike where you can sign the summit register at 9,103 feet. Distance and difficulty: 9 miles roundtrip; strenuous. Limit: 20 people. Oct 8 - Billy Mack and Summit Canyons Hike Billy Mack and Summit Canyons Saturday, October 8th Join Board member Janet Zipser Zipkin and Stewardship Director John Svahn Trailbuilding on this new hike that links our most recent acquisition with other Land Trust Every Wednesday night starting projects in the Donner Lake basin. Beginning with a stiff climb through Billy Mack June 15 through October 5, from Canyon to the Pacific Crest Trail, the route traverses the headwaters of Billy Mack Canyon and Summit Creeks while offering spectacular views of Donner Lake and 4 p.m. to dark. Sign up at: Schallenberger Ridge. The route incorporates history as well as scenery as it passes www.gooddirtyfun.org. China Wall, the world’s first automobile underpass, and the while descending into Summit Canyon. Distance and difficulty: 3-4 hours; moderate to For groups of four or more who want strenuous. Limit: 15 people. to work on a weekend day, contact John at 530-582-4711 or john@ We look forward to seeing you on one of our tdlandtrust.org. amazing hikes! Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 17 Save The Date

Dine at River Ranch and Land Trust Benefit Help the Land Trust Concert at Sugar Bowl Thursday, May 26 Saturday, August 6 Treat yourself to a night out The Land Trust is and help the Land Trust protect proud to partner with lands! River Ranch Restaurant our good friends at will donate 30 percent of your Sugar Bowl for what is total food bill to the Land Trust sure to be a memorable with their generous “Dining for musical event this the Community” program. Make summer, Saturday, your reservations at least a day August 6th, with a in advance, and be sure to tell portion of proceeds the reservationist that you are to benefit the Land dining for the Truckee Donner Trust. Negotiations are Land Trust. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. currently underway with Bird watchers at Lake Ella (aka Dry Lake). The lake hosts an River Ranch - Hwy 89 at Alpine music astonishing number of resident and migratory birds. Meadows Rd. promoters to bring to Reservations: 530-583-4264 Sugar Bowl a national touring 8th Annual Trails and Vistas act playing on an outside stage at Spooner Lake Matt Rusanoff Trail Dedication in the Village, just steps from Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18 at Waddle Ranch Preserve the classic Lodge at Sugar Bowl. Trails and Vistas’ audience will Saturday, June 25 Stay tuned at www.sugarbowl. experience art in nature with sculpture, Matt Rusanoff, former Land com and www.tdlandtrust.org music, dance and poetry in a completely new Trust Board member, was a for announcements on who will and inspiring way during the hike at Spooner vibrant, brilliant and passionate be headlining the show. While Lake, a well-loved hiking, equestrian, and Truckee leader who passed away there are still a few artists in the mountain biking area at . much too young. The main access running, one thing’s for sure… Volunteer opportunities available: e- trail at Waddle Ranch Preserve is this will be a musical event that mail [email protected] and include named Matt’s Trail in his honor. you won’t want to miss! “Volunteer Tour Guide” in the subject line. Friends and family of Matt will be Trails and Vistas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formally dedicating the trail on organization that combines hiking with June 25th, Matt’s birthday. artistic expression. These distinctive art hikes are a collaborative effort led by Founder and Artistic Director Nancy Tieken Lopez and Co-Director Elizabeth Archer along with vital support from regional environment and arts nonprofits and volunteers. Collaborating partners include the Truckee Donner Land Trust, InnerRhythms Dance Theatre, and the KidZone Children’s Museum. This collaboration strives to strengthen participants’ commitment to building environmental stewardship and building a strong community through creative expression. Visit www. trailsandvistas.org. Volunteers from Patagonia removing the barbed wire fence running between Chief Red Hawk. Photo: Jeff Martis Creek Recreation Area and Waddle Ranch Preserve. Engerbretson.

Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 18 Donor Profile Kevin and Sheri Marshall

Kevin and Sheri Marshall moved to Truckee in 1999, The Marshall’s believe in protecting open space drawn by the majestic scenery and the unique qualities of the for future generations prompting them to make a locals and visitors. generous gift helping the Land Trust acquire the “The folks that live or visit here are nice, smart, well- recently protected Summit Canyon. educated, hard working and healthy”, says Kevin. “It was gratifying to take the kids snowshoeing The couple has two children, Beck and Kyla, and relishes in Summit Canyon and watch them gain an getting outdoors together. understanding of how philanthropy can make the Kevin and his business partner, Duane Andrews, are world better,” Kevin said. the leadership team at Clear Capital headquartered in Truckee, employing 270 locals, 25 in Roseville and others in their Dallas and Manhattan offices. The company provides valuation and analytics products for guidance towards confident financial decisions. It is an incredible story of business vision and acumen. Steve Frisch, President of the Sierra Business Council, said of Clear Capital, “This a business that could be located anywhere but choose Truckee. It is a great example of the art of the possible and an economic model of how our community can prosper.” Sheri, Beck, Kyla and Kevin Marshall at their favorite picnic spot in Summit Canyon. Independence Lake Update Public input gathered during our first year managing bear-safe food storage locker. We have consulted with Independence Lake is guiding the Land Trust and The a specialist in maximizing accessibility to ensure that Nature Conservancy’s efforts to improve and enhance access for disabled visitors continues to expand. visitors’ experience, starting with the opening of a new In addition, this year staff will be planning campground in 2011. Independence Lake’s long-term improvements that The new campsites will be accessed via a short walk from include drive-in camping and new trails. the parking area and will disperse along the ridge separating To ensure our actions reflect what people want the meadow from at Independence Lake, the Land Trust, Truckee River Independence Watershed Council, and The Nature Conservancy Lake. Each site will be conducting a broad public input process this will have a picnic spring. We will be seeking suggestions on trails, table and a camping, and boat access.

Our New Logo The Land Trust extends a high-five thanks to Matt Chappell for creating our new logo. Matt spent hours working with staff and Board to come up with a terrific design, one that better captures the alpine feel of our mountain home. Independence Lake with Carpenter Ridge in the Matt lives in Truckee and manages an in-house design team for Tahoe background. Carpenter Peak, acquired by the Donner Association. He also freelances, working in photography, print design, websites, newsletters and branding, to name a few of his talents. View samples Land Trust in 2006, is regarded as one of the best of his work at www.chappawitz.com. backcountry ski descents in the Northern Sierra. Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter Page 19 Webber Lake/Lacey Meadows Update

Clif Johnson, the owner of Webber Lake, tells a With its long-time partner, The Trust for Public story of driving sheep decades ago from the family’s Land, the Land Trust is now raising the necessary ranch in Roseville to summer grazing land in Lacey funds, public and private, to acquire the property Meadows. The journey would take 14 days, and 10 this year. days on the downhill return. The Johnson’s even turned down more lucrative The Johnson family, going back to Clif’s father, offers from buyers. “Our vision for our property and William Henry Johnson, has proudly owned the the Land Trust’s vision are nearly perfectly aligned, “ Lacey Meadows property for over a century. Clif tells Barbara said. another story of his father buying Lacey Meadows “This is arguably one of the most important sight unseen from Joseph Perazzo. “Joe knew good conservation efforts in the SierraNevada,” states the dirt,” Clif said. Land Trust’s President, Tom Van Berkem. Clif and his lovely wife, Barbara, cannot The Land Trust recently received a $1 million remember exactly when they acquired Webber Lake: grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and a $1.5 “Maybe in the 1940’s.” million pledge from the Northern Sierra Partnership. The Land Trust is proud to be working with the To augment public and foundation funding, Johnson’s to permanently protect this amazing 3,000- the Land Trust is seeking to raise $1.5 million from acre property and the headwaters of the Little Truckee individuals and businesses. If you’re interested in River. learning more about this important acquisition, please call our office at 530-582-4711.

Lacey Meadow is one of the finest examples of a sub-alpine meadow in the Northern Sierra.Photo: Elizabeth Carmel www. TheCarmelGallery.com.

The Land Trust apologizes for any inaccuracies in our newsletter. Please contact us at 530-582-4711 if you have comments or questions.

The Truckee Donner Land Trust CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. was founded in 1990 to preserve US Postage and protect scenic, historic and PAID recreational lands with high natural resource values in the Permit #1 Truckee Donner region. Kings Beach, CA Tel. 530-582-4711 Fax 530-582-5528 [email protected] P.O. Box 8816 www.tdlandtrust.org Truckee, CA 96162 The Truckee Donner Land Trust is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations to the Land Trust may be tax-deductible under the Internal Revenue Service Code.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. Thomas Van Berkem, President William Thauvette, Vice President Jeff Hamilton, Secretary Gina Biondi, Treasurer W. David Brown Chris Fellows William Goerke Janet Zipser Zipkin

ADVISORS Make a secure donation right Martin Bern from our website: www.tdlandtrust.org Gene Bowles Anne Chadwick John Cobourn Kathleen Eagan Greg Faulkner Bob Fink Penny Fink Ralph Hunt Judy Mayorga William McGlashan Stephanie Olivieri James L. Porter, Jr. Craig Ritchey John F. Stewart

STAFF Perry Norris, Executive Director Kellie Wright, Development Director John Svahn, Stewardship Director K.V. Van Lom, Communications and Administration Director

COVER PHOTO: Afternoon Thunder Storm in the Martis Valley. Altogether the Land Trust has protected 1,884 acres in the Martis Valley. Image © Elizabeth Carmel, and provided courtesy of The Carmel Gallery It is never too early to get them started with trail maintenance. Volunteers from REI working on in Truckee. www.TheCarmelGallery.com the Beacon Loop Trail at Waddle Ranch Preserve.

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