TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST

The Truckee Donner Land Trust Summer Newsletter 2015 preserves and protects scenic, historic, Volume 46 and recreational lands with high natural resource values in the Truckee Donner region.

Wow! Announcing our latest very important and cool acquisition; page 4 Updates on: Coppins Meadow; page 6 Black Wall; page 98 A Thank You to our Donors; page 12 Photo by Sam Okamoto Photography. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 2 Fr o m t h e b o a r d p r e s i d e n t Dear Friends, reporter Ezra David Romero Where were you in 1990? The Truckee Donner Land said. Just one Trust was in its infancy – a gleam in the eyes of vision- year after resto- aries meeting around kitchen tables, aiming to protect ration work re- precious land in the Sierra Nevada. Now the organization moved thickets is celebrating its 25th anniversary. of small conifers What do you remember about 1990? The Cold War from a sub- was coming to an end and Mikail Gorbachev won the alpine meadow, Nobel Peace Prize. East and West Germany reunited as the limited snow the Berlin Wall went the way of big hair and shoulder- that did fall was padded pants suits. South Africa freed Nelson Mandela able to soak in after 27½ years of imprisonment. Driving Miss Daisy won and allow the the Academy Award for best picture, and Bette Midler’s meadow to act Wind Beneath My Wings got the Grammys’ nod for as a sponge, as it Record of the Year. The Hubble Telescope launched that had in the past. April. Median household income averaged $29,943 in An article in today’s dollars; unemployment was 5.6%; a postage stamp the Sacramento Anne Chadwick, Board President. Photo cost 25 cents; and a gallon of gas would set you back Bee this March by Bob Cunningham. $1.16. pointed out that Times change. Strain on our precious natural re- the Sierra delivers about 60% of the water Californians sources has grown. Public funding for conservation and use in their homes, businesses, and farms. “More winter recreation has come under pressure. Development has precipitation is falling on the Sierra as rain rather than threatened to displace historic and scenic properties. And snow,” Bee reporter Matt Weiser wrote, “which changes the Land Trust, in concert with its outstanding collabora- the duration and intensity of runoff. As a result, healthy tors and supporters, has risen to meet these challenges meadows have become a critical means of capturing time and time again, from Webber Lake to Royal Gorge, and storing runoff later into the year. Meadows are the and Perazzo Meadows to Martis Valley. sponges that soak up and slowly release each winter’s It’s truly remarkable that the seeds planted 25 years precipitation.” Many Sierra meadows have lost some of ago by a few farsighted leaders have grown to become a that absorbing power due to legacy uses such as grazing, prominent force for conservation and responsible stew- railroads, power lines, forestry, dams, and roads. ardship in the Sierra. The Land Trust has protected more The Land Trust – collaborating with scientists, re- than 33,000 acres, ensuring continued recreational access searchers, and dedicated partners like the Truckee River and preserving land for future generations. While we Watershed Council, U.S. Forest Service, and South Yuba remain in acquisition mode with several exciting oppor- River Citizens League – is working to restore meadows tunities on our plate, we also devote a great deal of time, in the region’s important watersheds. This crucial work is energy, creativity, and financial resources to stewardship. shaping up to become one of our organization’s notable One of the most important elements of our steward- legacies. It will improve available water quality and quan- ship is meadow restoration, especially in this drought tity while enhancing habitat for a wide diversity of plant environment. Growing awareness of the role of meadows and animal species. in a healthy water supply appears in the news media Last month I visited with students and faculty of on a regular basis these days. An NPR story this month Loyalton Elementary School to launch an outdoor learn- highlighting a meadow restoration project in the south- ing initiative. To the school kids, 1990 seems like ancient ern Sierra said meadow repair and forest thinning are a history. We talked about sustainability and the concept of win-win. “It’s good for drought and fire management,” conservation “in perpetuity.” I wonder whether they used the term around the dinner table that night. In any case, I’m delighted to be at the helm of the Truckee Donner Land Trust as it celebrates 25 years of success, and thrilled to be making a difference “in perpetuity.” That’s forever. Most sincerely yours,

Anne Chadwick Board President Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 3

Do n n e r La k e Ri m The Spirit of Howdy r a i l u p d a t e T The Land Trust promotes “The When completed, the Donner Lake Rim Trail (Rim Trail) will form Spirit of Howdy” for users on all of its a loop that traverses the ridges and valleys surrounding Donner Lake. There is more to trail construction than constructing a trail. In addi- protected open space. tion to all of the planning and permitting prior to construction, the Land Trust acquired numerous parcels: Schallenberger Ridge, Donner About The Spirit of Howdy: Summit Canyon, Johnson and Billy Mack Canyons – all needed to be In the 1990’s, National Interscholas- acquired first to allow for future trail construction. A total of 11 separate transactions were completed to acquire portions of the basin-land for tic Cycling Association founder Matt open space, habitat, water quality, and of course, the trail. After years of difficult behind-the-scenes work, the Land Trust will again be adding Fritzinger realized that students length to the Rim Trail. on the Berkeley High Mountain Bike The Land Trust has some exciting updates to report on the progress of the Rim Trail. An official route will be identified through Donner Team didn’t always slow down to Memorial State Park this summer, and staff should secure access per- mission across Union Pacific Railroad property to connect the south pass hikers. Matt devised a simple and north halves of the Donner Basin. This route, including the railroad rule: “Slow down enough so you can crossings, will be added to the California State Parks Road(s) and Trails Master Plan and will then be eligible for permitting and construction. say hello, AND they can say hello As usual, Land Trust staff and volunteers will be out this summer to remove fallen trees crossing the trail and to conduct maintainence and back. Add to their day with kind- improvement of existing drainage features along the trail. ness, don’t take away from it.” The idea caught on and later See page 27 for Trailbuilding Dates. became a league rule in Northern California. Members from the team, The Drake Pirates, gave the philosophy its name: “The Spirit of Howdy”.

Donner Party Mountain Runners celebrate a gratifying day maintaining the Donner Lake Rim Trail. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 4 P r e s e r v i n g

The acquisition includes a good part of Carpenter Valley and Crabtree Canyon. Tahoe Donner is immediately south.

The Land Trust is announcing it is under contract to purchase 1,320 acres north of Truckee that include much of Carpenter Valley. This new acquisition follows a recent string of successful acquisitions that includes Waddle Ranch Preserve, Perazzo Meadows, Donner Summit Canyon, Webber Lake and Royal Gorge, to name a few. “Like many of our acquisitions, we never imagined we’d have a shot at Carpenter Valley,” says Board President, Anne Chadwick. “This is certainly one of our most impor- tant and most exciting acquisitions. The natural resources and condition of the property are nearly unheard of in the northern Sierra.” Also part of the acquisition are 640 acres of uplands on the ridge separating Euer Valley and Carpenter Valley, including Crabtree Canyon. The three members of the LLC that have owned and stewarded the property for decades decided that the best outcome would be to conserve the property in perpetuity by selling it to the Land Trust. The Land Trust worked with the party’s respective attorneys on a total of nine complex agreements to achieve a resolution that was acceptable to all, ultimately hammering out a deal. Working with the Northern Sierra Partnership and The Nature Conservancy, the Land Trust now has 24 months to raise the $8 million needed to protect the property in perpetuity. Looking west towards Basin Peak. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 5 Ca r p e n t e r Va ll e y

“Most of our Sierra meadows are seriously de- graded due to grazing, dams, roads, and development,” says John Svahn, the Land Trust’s Stewardship Director. “Carpenter Valley hasn’t been grazed in 40 years, and the sellers have taken extraordi- nary care of the property.” Now that the property is under contract, the $8 mil- lion fundraising campaign is underway. “We’ll be working with the Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy to orga- nize a community campaign to conserve this outstand- ing property. We’re also counting on strong support from our state and federal partners,” says Lucy Blake, An aerial view of Carpenter Valley. The sinuous course of the creek is telling of a healthy meadow. President of the Northern Sierra Partnership. “For anyone who loves our corner of The property is not open to the public until the Land the Sierra, this is an opportunity for a true conservation Trust and its partners complete the acquisition in 2017. victory.” Please respect private property rights. The north fork waters of Prosser Creek that run through the meadow are ideal for reintroduction of native Lahontan cutthroat trout. The property could also be the site of a future backcountry ski hut. Other amenities are likely to include bird watching, hiking, and picnicking. For anyone who loves our corner of We are grateful to the the Sierra, this is an following for their donations opportunity for a true of land in-fee and in granting a conservation easement. conservation victory. – Lucy Blake, President of the DMB/Highlands Group, LLC Northern Sierra Partnership JoDe Keilhofer Gaylia Newcomb Northstar California John Renwick Karen Semon Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 6 Ad d i n g Co p p i n s Me a d o w t o t h e La c e y Me a d o w s a n d We b b e r La k e a c q u i s i t i o n The grant could not have come at a better time. Webber Lake will open to the public in 2017. With a new trailhead and trails open to the public for the first time in a century, the popularity of the area has grown. Ron Duhamel, the seller’s representative for Coppins Meadow told the Land Trust, “I have had three other offers – all cash.” The property is mostly sub-alpine meadow. However, current County zoning would allow for resi- dential or recreational development at the entrance to Webber Lake, including a trailer park, contemplated by one potential buyer. Coppins Meadow is one of the last remaining developable parcels within the Little Truckee River Watershed – the largest sub-basin in the Truckee Coppins Meadow is part of the larger Perazzo Meadows complex. River drainage. In addition, the Little Truckee River Watershed contains the largest complex of montane and Thanks to a $590,000 Environmental Enhancement sub-alpine meadows in the Truckee basin. The Land Trust Mitigation Program grant from the California Department and other conservation groups are in the process of protecting of Natural Resources, final funding is in hand to close on more than 17,000 acres in the Little Truckee River Watershed. the 155-acre Coppins Meadow addition to Webber Lake. As part of the greater conservation effort, successes in the The grant money was an augmentation of earlier grants Upper Little Truckee basin include Webber Lake and Lacey from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sierra Meadows, Webber Falls, which lies immediately downstream Meadows Program and Vail Resorts EpicPromise. from Webber Lake, Perazzo Meadows, Independence Lake Preserve, Cold Stream Meadow, and the Sierra Crest Working Forest Conservation Easement. All of these individual proper- ties have significant conservation values and, when assembled together, create a truly unique network of conserved lands that make up a significant portion of the Sierra Nevada “Checkerboard.” As a healthy montane meadow that includes a perennial creek, Coppins Meadow has significant resource values. It contains important habitat for several threatened species and has undeveloped water rights critical to both the health of the meadow and to downstream habitats.

Courtesy of The Trust for Public Land. A year-round creek with water rights is part of the acquisition. Photo by Fran Herbst. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 7 Me e t o u r p a r t n e r Dave Sutton, California Land Conservation Director, The Trust for Public Land

The Trust Royal Gorge was exceptional as an achievement in terms for Public of the demands it put on the collective staff teams from the Land (TPL) Land Trust, NSP, and TPL. We were successful through our conserves collaborative commitment, our attention to detail, prepara- parks, gardens, tion that pre-dated the project by years, and frankly, our and other ability to deflect stress by keeping our eyes on the prize. natural places Perry’s leadership and extraordinary fundraising, the contri- for people to butions and dedication of so many residents, other philan- enjoy, investing thropists, and our public agency partners all played a critical in livable com- role in the acquisition. munities for generations to Why is TPL involved in the Northern Sierra come. For 42 Partnership? years, TPL has been designing Simply put, the sum is greater than the parts. We have been able to accomplish more and bring a lot more financial Long-time ally, Dave Sutton. and developing parks in cities, and other resources to the region by aligning our objectives especially in underserved neighborhoods and protecting and collaborating in our work. California’s cherished natural areas across the country. In the northern Sierra, we launched the Sierra Checkerboard How does local land trusts like the Initiative in 2002 and have been collaborating with the Truckee Donner Land Trust help a Land Trust ever since. Our shared successes include Schallenberger Ridge, Perazzo Meadows, Waddle Ranch national organization like TPL? Preserve, Webber Lake, and Royal Gorge. I can’t imagine our work any other way. What we have accomplished together is awe-inspiring to me and so far be- What makes the protection of the Sierra yond what we once might have believed possible. The Land critical to the state of California? Trust brings local knowledge, expertise and presence, as well as an exceptional staff and network of members and donors. As the source of much of our water and timber base, With TPL’s access and teams in D.C. and Sacramento, our the Sierra is California’s lifeblood and has become even legal, philanthropic and real estate expertise, financial capac- more vital to a changing climate regime. The Sierra is also ity, the combined resources of the Land Trust and TPL have a source of inspiration for both Californians and people all led to historic conservation across the Sierra Checkerboard over the world; the Range of Light, Yosemite, Sequoia and and the greater Truckee Donner region. Kings Canyon, Lake Tahoe, and 19 of California’s greatest rivers are all part of the Sierra. What do you view as TPL’s most important Learn more about work in the northern Sierra? Our partnership with the Land Trust, our launching of The Trust for Public Land the Sierra Checkerboard Initiative, our role in founding the Northern Sierra Partnership (NSP), and work with the five by visiting www.tpl.org. partners are part of our collaborative success in protecting almost all of the top land conservation priorities we identi- fied a dozen years ago. Learn more about the TPL was a strong partner in the Royal Northern Sierra Partnership Gorge acquisition. How did your staff handle the difficulties and complexities by visiting of this acquisition? www.northernsierrapartnership.org. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 8 Saving Donner Summit Climbing Forever

“Next to Yosemite, Donner Summit was home to many of the best rock climbers of the 70s and 80s,” says Gary Allan, a long-time climber and Truckee resident who is as- sisting the Land Trust with its fundraising efforts. “In fact, many world-class climbers still use Donner Summit as a training ground.” The 10-acre property has been privately owned since the mid-1800s, but concerns about liability drove the cur- rent owner to put the property on the market. The Land Trust currently holds a Purchase and Sale Agreement to ac- quire the property by December. Access Fund holds a lease agreement to address liability concerns raised by the private landowners and to assist in stewardship. An adjacent 65-acre parcel owned by the Land Trust will also provide access to Black Wall and nearby crags as part of the Town of Truckee’s trail network and as a scenic viewshed from the roadway. The parcel supports a year- round creek and will be part of a multi-use, non-motorized recreational trail from Donner Lake toward the climbing wall and continuing up to the summit area. The acquisition will attract more climbers and visitors to the area who will in turn spend within the local community.

Black Wall is an iconic Donner Summit landmark off of Old Hwy 40.

The Truckee Donner Land Trust and a national climbing advocacy organization, the Access Fund, have signed an agreement with a private landowner to pur- chase a significant climbing area on Donner Summit. With stunning vistas and world-class climbing on finely textured granite, the 10-acre property features some of the most dramatic terrain in the Truckee- Tahoe region. The acquisition will protect the popular and historic Black Wall, Peanut Gallery, and Road Cut climbing areas, as well as the access trail to Space Wall. “For years, residents and visitors to Truckee have enjoyed watching climbers ascend the formidable granite landmarks outside of Truckee’s town limits,” says the Land Trust’s Board President, Anne Chadwick. “What many don’t know is that this is a world-class climbing area.” Many of the climbing routes were established more than 50 years ago and range from deep chimneys and low-angle slabs for beginners, to overhanging test pieces for experts, and splitter cracks and sport routes Artist, former US Ski Team member, local hardman and Land Trust for all skill levels. groupie, Hansi Standteiner, pulling down on Black Wall. Photo by Josh Horniak. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 9 Saving Donner Summit Climbing Forever

“Access Fund is excited to work alongside the Land Trust and local climbing community to protect this iconic and important climbing resource,” says Brady Robinson, Access Fund’s More land Executive Director. “This is a unique opportunity to pair our resources for the benefit of future generations.” protected in the With support from the Access Fund and local climbers, the Land Trust will steward and Martis Valley! provide public access to the property, minimize environmental and visual impacts from climbers, Protection of scenic vistas and build new trails and trailheads, provide signage, recreational lands continues in and protect nesting peregrine falcons in the area. the Martis Valley. Both the Land Trust and the Access Fund The Land Trust is excited to will work with the local climbing commu- nity to create a volunteer climber coalition announce three new acquisitions: that will help implement a recreation and A local family, the Keilhofers, stewardship management plan for the generously donated acreage to the greater Donner Summit area to ensure Land Trust that will allow further best practices. The Land Trust has currently raised completion of the Martis Valley $160,000 towards the total fundraising goal of Trail, a paved trail linking Truckee to $280,000 and is now calling upon the community to Northstar California and eventually donate towards the acquisition, stewardship, and addi- Kings Beach. The Keilhofer property tional trailhead improvements on the 10-acre property and adjacent Land Trust land by December 1, 2015. sits in the middle of the valley, just to the east of Schaffer Mill Road and is Visit www.savedonnerclimbing.org to part of the scenic viewshed. learn more and make a secure In addition, Northstar California online donation. donated a conservation easement on 236 acres, contiguous with Elizabethtown Meadows, on the “Standing guard above east side of State Route 267. This Donner Lake lie some of the beautiful property contains a reach best and highest concentra- tions of traditional climb- of Middle Martis Creek, several ing routes in the country,” meadows, and lovely mixed-conifer says Jim Zellers, a long-time forests. Truckee resident, Land Trust Last but not least, nearly 220 member, and North Face Athlete. “It’s the reason climb- acres at the entrance to Martis Valley, ers include it on their obliga- Hopkins Ranch, are now in Land tory road trip stop list, the Trust ownership. These acres pro- reason many move here, and tect the viewshed when entering the the reason I will never leave.” Valley from the west. Along with the Keilhofer property, Hopkins Ranch also contains a portion of the Martis The Access Fund’s conservation crew at Black Valley Trail. Wall. The team travels throughout the United States building eco-friendly trails. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 10 Pr o t e c t i n g a Do n n e r Su m m i t La n d m a r k

The Truckee Donner Land Trust and its longtime partner, The Trust for Public Land, are poised to close this summer on 455-acres at the entrance to Castle Valley on Donner Summit. At close, the property will be conveyed to the United States Forest Service (USFS). An impromptu trailhead on the property is heavily con- gested on weekends, providing access to a multitude of very popular trails including the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Hole in the Ground, the Donner Lake Rim Trail, and Castle Peak. Working with the USFS, the Land Trust plans to build a new trailhead and trail con- necting directly to PCT. “This is arguably the most heavily used trailhead in the region,” noted The acquisition is off I-80 across from Boreal Ski Resort. This is a critical trailhead to the backcountry at John Svahn, the Land Trust’s Truckee’s doorstep. Stewardship Director. The property’s current commercial zoning could for The Trust for Public Land. The property is the number one ac- have eliminated this treasured recreational amenity. quisition for the Pacific Crest Trail Association, an organization solely Rumors of a hotel, golf course, and tourist-based retail committed towards protecting and enhancing this national landmark services existed for decades. running from Mexico to Canada. “The property has been on our ‘must-have’ list for The purchase price is $2,040,000, significantly lower than the years,” says David Sutton, Northern California Director sellers’ original listing of $7,500,000. Funding is through the Federal Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF was created through royalties oil companies pay Support Conservation with for off-shore drilling. In recent years, the funds have been reallocated to non-conservation federal pots. a Donation of Stock “Gutting LWCF is a real shame for our outdoor-based local Donating stock or other securities to the economy and legacy of the Checkerboard we’ve inherited,” says Land Trust is a tax-efficient way to make a Anne Chadwick, the Land Trust’s Board President. meaningful contribution to the Land Trust. Characterized by its harsh winters and very short growing sea- These gifts may also help you to reduce sons at sub-alpine elevations, deep snow covers the property often between November and July. However, after the snow melts Castle your income and capital gains taxes, al- Valley’s wildflowers are spectacular. A portion of the property is wet lowing you to make a larger gift at a lower meadow and riparian habitat where a length of Castle Creek tra- cost. For these reasons, a gift of appreciated verses it. Both the wet and dry areas abound with wildflowers in the securities may be one of the best ways for spring, which at this elevation is usually late July through September. you to support the Land Trust. Please The property’s mixed-conifer forests consist primarily of red consult your tax advisor for details and fir, white fir, western white pine, and mountain hemlock, with lodgepole pine in the bottomlands. Deer browse the meadow in the contact Kellie at [email protected], summer (likely arriving from the north, but also from Billy Mack 530-582-4711 for assistance. Canyon), and the many snags are home to raptors. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 11 Pr o t e c t i n g a Do n n e r Su m m i t A s h o u t o u t t o o u r f o u n d a t i o n f r i e n d s The Land Trust simply could not accomplish its many Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation/ acquisition, stewardship, trail, and restoration project goals La n d m a r k without the generous grant support we receive. Our heart- Nature Fund Grant felt thanks to the following organizations that have recently The Land Trust received a $22,500 grant to support supported the Land Trust’s work: Phase I of the Truckee Downtown River Revitalization Campaign. The partnership will create public access, sup- port stream restoration, and environmental enhancement Access Fund activities along the river in areas that do not conflict with The Land Trust was awarded a $6,000 grant to assist existing development. The Truckee River runs through the with the Campaign to Save Donner Climbing – a collabora- heart of Truckee and has long been considered the Town’s tive effort to acquire and steward the Black Wall property on natural landmark. The river’s industrial legacy, limited pub- Donner Summit. The 10-acre property includes the popular lic access for recreation, and unmet restoration needs have and historic Black Wall, Peanut Gallery, the Road Cut crag resulted in the Environmental Protection Agency listing the and sport crags, as well as the access trail to Space Wall. river as impaired. Also, thank you to TTCF for creating the very success- Mellam Family Foundation ful Give Back Tahoe Campaign and for their expert facilita- The Land Trust received a $10,000 grant for the repair tion of charitable donations in our community. of Summit Canyon Bridge, which spans Summit Creek – a major tributary to Donner Lake. The bridge is also part of a popular trail in Donner Summit Canyon enjoyed by literally Vail Resorts Epic Promise The Land Trust received a $7,000 grant in support of scores of families during every snow-free weekend. the acquisition of Coppins Meadows, a 153-acre meadow located at the headwaters of the Little Truckee River. REI Coppins Meadow has significant resource values as a well- The Land Trust received a $20,000 grant to support the functioning montane meadow complete with a creek that design of the Royal Gorge Rim Trail, directional signage for flows year round. the trail, and maintenance upgrades to make existing por- In addition, on March 27th, the Land Trust staff, tions of the trail more sustainable. Donner Summit is often Board, and friends proudly participated in a ski challenge regarded as a large void in the area trail network, yet trails hosted by Northstar California. The Land Trust received in the Donner Summit/Truckee region are often listed as the a $1,000 in-kind gift as a participant of the Northstar Ski number one draw to outdoor enthusiasts. We believe this Challenge. The Land Trust extends its appreciation to Vail trail will be a regional hit and will be well used. Resorts EpicPromise for inviting us and for a great ski day at Northstar. Vail Resorts EpicPromise program continues to provide needed funds to assist the Land Trust with important land acquisitions, and we are so grateful for their ongoing support of our work. The Land Trust is deeply grateful to Vail Resorts EpicPromise for its continued service within our community and for pro- viding funds critical to the work of the Land Trust and the regions many nonprofits.

The new bridge over Donner Summit Canyon Creek with a nice bench to sit and listen to the creek. Private donations from the Mellam Family Foundation, Bill & Christney McGlashan, Kevin & Sheri Marshall, Lance & Emily Conn and others made the new bridge and trails possible. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 12 Th a n k Yo u t o Ou r Do n o r s The Land Trust and its partners gratefully acknowledge the many individuals, businesses, and foundations that made gifts to the Land Trust from January 1, 2015 to February 28, 2015. These donors provide fundamental and annual support for the Land Trust’s mission.

$1,000,000 or More Mr. Jim Loughlin Sandy & Geoff James Family Trust California Wildlife Conservation Board The James & Susan McClatchy Mary ES Loomis Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Fund - Sacramento Region Karen Heald & Kathleen Community Foundation McElheney $250,000 - $999,999 Mellam Family Foundation Mr. Frederick D. Minnes California Natural Resources Agency/The Northstar Community Services Olander Family Foundation California River Parkways Program District William H. & Caroline F. Orrick Caltrans/The Environmental Enhancement William & Nancy Oudegeest Bruce Whittaker & Virginia and Mitigation Program Dr. Andrew Pasternak, M.D., M.S. Robbins The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation - Silver Sage Center Ms. Lisa Hightower & Mr. Stephen National Fish and Wildlife Foundation REI Roche Northern Sierra Partnership Tahoe Truckee Community Mr. Bob Ryder $50,000 - $249,999 Foundation/Nature Fund Grant The Seelenfreund Family Fund - Vail Resorts Charitable Fund - Vanguard Charitable California State Parks Vanguard Charitable Serene Lakes Property Owners The Trust for Public Land J. Thomas & M. Catherine Association $25,000 - $49,999 Van Berkem - Ayco Charitable Lillis & Max Stern Anonymous Foundation Erik & Kirsi Tiemroth Crabb-Grasseschi Family Foundation Kenneth & Megan Wright Robert & Christine Wendin Jeri Ann Smith & Tony Francis Ryan & Cindy Willson The Overall Family Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 William & Diane Zuendt - Schwab Adobe Parsons Smith - Planet Granite Belmont, LLC Charitable Anonymous $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous - Fiduciary Trust $2,500 - $4,999 Apple International of California Peter & Victoria Bailey Martin & Holly Bern Aufmuth Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. E.W. Barnholt Brewster West Foundation Ausfahl Family Fund - East Bay The Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Tom & Louise Burns Community Foundation Foundation Benita D. Haley Steve & Ina Bauman Berkeley Ironworks Drs. Sue Desmond-Hellman & Nick Hellman John M. Bryan Family Fund John R. & Gina Biondi Family Fund - Fidelity Charitable Sue & Cliff Busby - Castle Peak Sharon & John Brauman Linker Charitable Family Fund - The Snow Removal/Los Gatos Jason Burd & Staff - High Altitude Jewish Community Foundation/East Bay Construction Fitness Community Foundation Chevron Tim & Claire Burks Eschenbach-Provan Fund Nick & Karen Chickering - - Schwab Charitable Vanguard Charitable Julie Thornton & Craig Robert & Deborah Colpitts Falk Dick & Sue Cunningham Bill & Sara Jo Goerke Gordon K. & Carolyn S. Davidson Daniel S. Haas Fund - Fund - Schwab Charitable Marin Community Nancy & Chase Dearborn - Foundation Siemens Legal The Hamill Family Fund Susan Groshong & Bob Dillard - Bank of America Laurie & Ralph Eddy Charitable Gift Fund M & F Fleishhacker Fund - Jewish Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hartung Community Federation & Mark & Nancy Himelstein Endowment Fund Jim & Denny Hoelter Dr. Eric & Mrs. Yolanda Gage Family Partnership David George Spring wildflowers. Photo by Susan Johnson. Isaac & Renee Goff - Schwab Charitable Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 13

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Mr. & Mrs. Peter Golze - Richard Sue Barton Fund - and Barbara Rovit Family Pasadena Community Foundation Foundation Fred & Cindi Gortner Mrs. Nancy C. Bean Robert & Clair Hamner Damon P. & Stephanie Robert & Mary Hery Becker Rod & Jonnie Jacobs John & Paula Beritzhoff Nancy Foster & Andrew Kaczynski Annie Bailey & Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Jim Keenan Bibby - Tahoe Tanya Ericson & Jeff Kent Truckee Community Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Lacey Foundation Gary & Carolyn Lawson Amy Blevins & Philip Ms. Suzanne Legallet Bickler Phil & Carolyn McIntyre The Bielke-Loll Family Coldstream Meadow, acquired by the Land Trust in 2007. Photo by Janet Zipser Zipkin. Sue Barton & Don Morrill - Jane, John, Oliver, Bruce & Jan Muff Henry & Maggie Donner Lake Woods Homeowners Seana Doherty & Perry Norris Diana Procter & Peter Binstock Association Barbara Lovero & Chris Joe & Ann Bittaker eBay Ottenweller Bob & Christie Borchin Michael V. & Sharon Ekedahl Page Foundation Tom & Renee Bosmans Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ellis Mr. Ron Parr - DMB/Highlands Mrs. Gene Bowles Shirley Ely Group, LLC David & Linda Brown Fund - Dean & Daria Eppley Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Ringoen Tahoe Truckee Community Katherine Erickson Ryan Group Architects Foundation Merle & Michael Fajans - Schwab Carol & Michael F. Sabarese - Tahoe Joe & Tanya Buxton Charitable Truckee Community Foundation Donald & Jean Campbell Keith & Susi Farmer Salesforce Foundation Ms. Enidina Canty Lisa Lyons & Paul Farrelle Mr. Ian Simmons Paul & Carole Carleton Dr. George & Mrs. Fehrenbacher Matt Warren & Sam Solomon - Dr. James W. Carlin Nancy Light & Chris Fichtel SnowTech The Caven Family Diane Thurm & Scott Fickes Amy Anderson & George Somero Anne Chadwick Fund - Tahoe Pamela Polite & Dennis Fisco Fund - Community Foundation Truckee Community Foundation Ms. Kelly McCown & Ms. Barbara S. for Monterey County Mr. Ernest Chan Fitterer Craig & Christina Stephen Chance Family Fund - Silicon The Flora Family Foundation Elizabeth Nixon & Frank Szerdy Valley Community Foundation Dan & Monica Flynn Family Ann Christensen Ms. Kathy Wilcox & Mr. Jeremy Carolyn Johnson & Rick Theis - Mr. & Mrs. Gro Christiansen Fogel Fidelity Charitable Jim & Ann Christol Robert & Donna Frassinello Steve & Raini Vallarino Michelle Coffman Mike & Sue Friedenbach Drs. Christopher J. Vasil & Rosaline Ms. Helen Conway The Frosty Cabin Group Vasquez John & Barbara Crary Terry & Mariyn Galvin Grace & Steven Voorhis Mr. Wayne Crow Carole Kelsch & George Garcia William Wendin Patricia Beus Daffurn Ms. Lisa Jay Gelfand Thomas P. Winn Foundation Steve & Jade Dahl Genetech, Inc. Sarah E. Buxton & Walter R. Dahl Mr. & Mrs. Bill Giannini $1,000 - $2,499 - EMA Properties America’s Charities Ms. Eleanor Hewlett Gimon David & Lucile Packard Nancy Latimer & Mickey Gray - Donna Poggi & Jay Anderson Foundation - Tahoe Truckee Community Woodcraft Construction, Inc. Francoise Beaufays & Luca de Dr. & Mrs. David Greenhalgh Foundation Alfaro Mr, & Mrs. Mark L. Andrews Geoffrey & Barbara Griffin Cynthia Wheeler & Chris de Margaret Lewicki & Ernest Alec Atkin St. Croix Jim & Kathy Atkinson Grossman Bruce & Susan Detweiler Filip Roos & Margaret Grover-Roos Sherry Auerbach Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Detweiler Thomas Ausfahl Reese & Lisa Gwillim The Dobrovolny Family Mr. & Mrs. Neil Eric Hagen Mr. & Mrs. G. Leonard Baker Jr. Donner Lake Property Owners Ted & Dora Bank Ken & Lynn Hall - Hall Family Trust Association Sam & Mary Hammonds Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 14

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David & Gale Harding - Carolyn Magin & Thomas Pat N. Peters Mac & Sherry Taylor Vanguard Charitable Kulczycki PG&E Corporation David & Kimberly Tellman Ms. Unni Harestad Udo & Annette Kunzemann Foundation William & Mary Alice Doug & Nancy Hartelt Ms. & Dr. Selora Albin & Mr. Brad & Dr. Trish Piatt Thauvette Mr. & Mrs. William Haskell Steven Lane Sandra Pieper Edward & Caroline Thomas Mrs. Padget M. Kaiser & R. Howard & Julia Laney Mr. & Mrs. Bary Pollack Mr. & Mrs. Garfield Thomas William Hauck Jeff & Cathy Lang Mr. & Mrs. Tom Prescott Thornborrow Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. Karl Haug Carlene Laughlin Barbara & Jack Reding - Jewish Community Mr. & Mrs. Peter Haug Evelyn Lee Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Ricciardi Federation & Endowment David & Kelly Hawtrey Mr. Jon Lee Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Robinson Fund Ralph H. Hendrix James & Patricia Leidigh Mr. Trevor Robinson Janet & Dave Tight Mr. & Mrs. Ed Henney Joan Ludlam & Dan Erik & Deborah Rogind Karen Danesi & Nick Togneri Stormy Snively & David Leighton Mr. & Mrs. Allen Ruby Maarten & AliceVan Otterloo Hensley Mr. Donald E. Lewis Jennifer & Ryan Ruhl Katie & Joe Veni Todd, Jennifer, Tony & Julie Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lieb Kate & Doug Rundle Manuel & Kathy Villarreal Hensley - C&T Publishing, Susan Ellis & Mark A. Steven & Nancy Sabbadini Mr. & Mrs. Richard Volberg Inc. Linton Fund - Silicon Eugene Savoie Roxanne Duffield & Hans Dr. Dale & Jill Herrero Valley Community Mr. & Mrs. Jack Scanlon Wain - State Farm John Hiatt Foundation Marjorie & Jim Schallau Insurance Colleen Maura Hogan Ms. Jennifer & Mr. Joshua Christine H. Russell & Mark Mr. & Mrs. David S. Walker Ms. Sarah Anne Holt Loftus Schlesinger - Gaia Fund Jack & Judy Warner Tamara Sasaki & Zachary Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Phyllis & Andy Schottky Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hymanson Lord Family Trust Wassermann Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Mr & Mrs. Eddie Maalouf William & Virginia Schultz Kenneth & Lynne Weakley Iourcha Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Linda Julie Faisst & Mark Schwartz Family Trust Marabito Randy Diaz & Jack Schwartz John & Julie Williams Irene Mariani Mr. & Mrs. Don Scoble Mr. & Mrs. John Wilson Dan & Sonja Martin - Art & Sue Scotland Mike & Lisa Wise - Wise Tahoe Oral Surgery John & Sidney Scott Insurance and Implant Center Milada Senna Mary Ann Wloszek Mr. & Mrs. Ed Whitney & Clasina Shane Workday, Inc. Matthews John & Elizabeth Shaw Jacqueline & Ping Wu Judy Mayorga Werner & Helle Siegert The Zaitlin-Nienberg Family Dave & Monica Dan & Charlene Simmons Fund - Fidelity Charitable McCarty Mr. Bill & Deborah Simmons Roger & Joanne Zeltmann Katie & Steve Ann Reisenauer & Dick Charles & Janet Zipser Neuburger Simpson Zipkin Katja & Samuel The Sliwkowski Family Mrs. Joanna & Stephen Zito Newman Fund - SEI Giving Fund The Zoback Family Jeanne Silva & Michael Richard Smith Charitable Fund - Nickey Steve & Cathy Smythe Vanguard Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Frank Margaret M. Sohagi - The Noonan Sohagi Law Group, PLC $500 - $999 Jan Tore & Janice Gordon & Ruth Steindorf Scott Showen & Peter Nygard Diane & Joseph Stemach Amsden Dr. Robert & Mrs. Susan Alpine lily. Photo by Anne Chadwick. Paul & Pat O’Hara Fund - Marin Community Bill & Patsy Owens Foundation Anderson David & Roberta Johnson Dennis Pagones Dan & Yvonne Stockton Anonymous Johnson & Johnson David & Dorothy Paige Shaun & Suzanne Sullivan Nicholas Barisone Loren Kimura Captain David & Sarah Pate Lynn M. Suter James R. Bartlett Mr. & Mrs. Derek Kirkland Toni & Dick Paterson Mr. & Mrs. Jack Svahn John R. & Carol Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Walter P. Earl & Cathy Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Chris Swanberg John & Susan Bollinger Knoepfel Victoria Peet - Kansha Mr. Ronald L. Sylvestri Jr. - Ann Brice Steven & Dana Kornfeld Foundation The Sylvestri Family John & Patty Brissenden - Fund - Jewish Jason & Jean-Mari Peltier Tahoe Sports Hub Sorensen’s Resort Community Federation & Molly & Bill Person Harry Tarbell III - Tarbell Mr. & Mrs. John Buckley Endownment Fund Fund - Tahoe Truckee Family Foundation Dr. David & Judith Burke, Community Foundation M.G. & Rebecca Taylor M.D. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 15

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Joanne & Dennis Campbell Todd & Carol Huckins Hal Parker Thomas & Pauline Tusher Richard L. Caplin, M.D. - Charles Hutchings Mr. & Mrs. Javier Castellar Family Fund - San Chestnut Hill Associates James & Janice Hutton & Helen Pelster Francisco Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Frank Champion Caroline Hendriks & James Mr. & Mrs. Craig Ritchey Mr. Peter W. Van Der Mr. & Mrs. Child Family Jenkins Anne Harper & Rick Naillen Fund - Fidelity Charitable Donovan Jenkins Ronald - Skyline Pacific Wettstein Family Trust - Rob & Shana Chrisman Keith-Girling Family Fund - Properties Fidelity Charitable John & Lisa Cobourn RSF Social Finance Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ross - Angela White Charles Cornwall Scott Kessler - High Bessemer Trust John & Carol Whitelaw Richard & Teresa Crocker Country Construction David L. Rowney Buzz & Jan Wiesenfeld CG Fund - Community Bree & Kevin Klotter Mr. & Mrs. Chris Rust Fund - Morgan Stanley Foundation Santa Cruz Anne & Rudy Knudsen Paul Sassenrath & Family Louise & Dick Wiesner County Chris & Janet Knudsen Alan Scott Family Fund - Mary Jess Wilson Kevin Crosby Daniel O’brien & Laura Fidelity Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Steve Yale - Ms. Joan Dedo Kodres Mike & Jan Shinn Summit Medical Services, Frederick Dill Mr. & Mrs. Grady Kromer Melissa & Steven Siig - R.A. Inc. Drs. Denis & Barbara Drew Eva Kryska Bloch Cancer.Foundation Mr. Harrison Dunning KT Foundation Drs. Pam & John Eisele Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Kveton Mr. & Mrs. Alain C. Sarah & Will Lana Enthoven Mrs. Barbara Larson Robert & Cathy Christian Peter & Sue LaTourrette Farnsworth Mr. & Mrs. Jerald & Mintie Gerald & Linda Feeney Lee Joe & Jackie Floyd - Floyd Stephen & Tamara Construction Lieberman Yoav & Robin Gal - GS Mike & Ann Linnett Improvision Donna Liu The Gallo Family Fund - Heidi Bosselman & Tom Silicon Family Community Logue Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David Lose Donner Summit Canyon in winter. Photo by Sam Okamoto William & Judy Brown Kerri & Mark Lubin Photography. Gardner Mr. & Mrs. Robert Amy Shaw & David George Lufburrow Ms. Gail Baker & Mr. Matt & Marina Maclean Tyler Simonton - First $250 - $499 David Giacomini - Sierra Sherrin Grout & Donn Descent LLC Pam Koch & Drew Altman Mountain Mortgage Marinovich Drs. Irina de Fisher & Ms. Lynden Beale Dr. Michael J. & Laurel Bill & Norma Markley James Scott Sinnott George & Leealyn Brandt Gothelf Jenny & Randy Martin Dorothy Dube & Mark Ed & Kathy Bubnis - Tahoe Michael & Molly Graham Robert & Marty Martin Slomoff Truckee Community - Law Offices of Michael Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McBride Lisa Toutant & Conrad Foundation Graham John & Kathy McCorduck Snover Paige Derdowski & Kelley Jonathan & Tina Gray - McCorduck Properties, John & Sue Sorensen Carroll Robert & Kathleen Kearley LLC Mr. & Mrs. John H. Kevin & Mary Clark Green Phebe Bell & Billy Sullivan Tom & Sandy Combs Clara Gerdes, Pearl & Ken McCullough - Dragonfly Tracy Grubbs & Richard Jeff Cotsifas Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Walt McMillan Taylor Bill & Evelyn Covington Michael & Gail Griesmer Mr. Dirk Mellema James Teddy Kathleen & Robert Crawford Charles & Marcia Cohn Microsoft Mr. & Mrs. Guy Thomsen Denise Kahwajy & Bill Deasy Growdon Stephen & Andrea Brideau Mr. & Mrs. John Tiner - Deane & Patricia Dvoracek Mr. & Mrs. Arne Hamala Miller Tiner Properties, Inc. Dr. John & Elizabeth Eaton Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harms Lynda Moehling Douglas & Marilee Tinker Tom & Deb Echenique - Mr. & Mrs. Jon Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Scott Carol Menz & Martha Echenique Construction Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heath Montgomery Tolles Orlo & Marilyn Elfes Mr. & Mrs. Derek Hine Pam & Jeff Muha Mr. Reid Towery - The Mr. & Mrs. Rodger David Hopp Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nicoll Towery Family Revocable Engebrethson John & Rachel Horsch Kevin & Donica O’Laughlin Trust Mr. & Mrs. Charles Farnsworth Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 16

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Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick Ted & Sara Owens Mr. & Mrs. Frits Steven & Mindy Benton Mr. & Mrs. Paul Franco- Mr. & Mrs. David Parsons Vanderlinden - Tahoe Mr. John Bergmann - Print Ferrara Michael Pease Truckee Community Art/Sierra Mail William Gage - Tahoe Truckee Jolie & Steve Pfahler Foundation Dr. Paul Bettelheim Community Foundation Dr. Michael & Mrs. Cathy Richard G. Wade Roslyn & Arthur Bienenstock Roy Ross & Frances Gast Puckett Ellie Huggins & Dan Michael B & Geraldine Family Fund - UBS Vicente Bonnard & Gale Wendin Bigelow Constantin & Maude Rankin Suzanne & James White Dr. Roderick Biswell, M.D. Genigeorgis John & Martha Regan Gary & Betsy Willcuts Robert Bjekich Nancy & Max Gisko William Reller Kathleen Marie Williams Kenneth & Janet Blaedel Keith Goebel Mike & Lenore Roberts Linda Suter & Rob Dr. Gregory & Dr. Dana Miller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gray Benjamin & Judith Robertst Wunderlich Blair Lorraine Hall - Tributary Fund - Fidelity Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Jan Zabriskie Mr. & Mrs. Steven Blake Whitewater Tours Alexander Rogerson - Tahoe Truckee Doug & Rita Boehner Molly Stuart & Tony Hardy - Mrs. Barbara Russell Community Foundation Glenn & Marilyn Borchardt Tony Hardy Construction Gail & John Sande III Mark Whatley & Danusia John & Dagny Borcich Mr. & Mrs. Milton Hardyck The Sanders Family Fund - Zaroda Mr. & Mrs. Kent Bourquin Fran Haulman Herbst Silicon Valley Community Dr. Matthew & Lauri Family Trust John & Noelle Allen Hetz Foundation Zealear Mr. Edward Bouwhuis Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Hoffman Gabe & Kim Shacter Ron & Gisela Zech Benjaman Brackett Memorial Paul & Dot Ingels Siegel-Lazarus Family Jennifer Bailey & John Fund Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Keil - The Foundation - Fidelity Zeisler Bradley-Kleiman Fund - RLPK Foundation Charitable Fidelity Charitable Karen Martin-Keller & David Barry & Bobbi Silberman $100 - $249 Maureen & Rick Bragdon - Keller - Juniper Networks Beverly Singer Jennifer Absey, RN Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Fund Jean Snuggs Mr. David Achiro - Tahoe Foundation Truckee Sierra Disposal Jack & Lynette Branagh Chris & Sue Adams Rick & Hope Brandsma Luca & Alisa Adriani Herb & Sally Brannen David Kean & Tanya Africa Alexandra Brennen Charlayne & Nigel Allan Drs. Dave & Sally Brew Mr. & Mrs. Carsten Dick & Connie Brooding Andersen Marvin Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Anderson Jeff Brown Richard Anderson Mrs. Elizabeth R. Brown Dr. & Mrs. Jim Andras Michael & Susan Brugh - Karen Andrews Truckee Mercantile.com Anonymous Jerry Buchanan Anonymous - Schwab Christi Bulot Mule deer. Photo by William Leonard, Cal Academy. Charitable Dorothy & Patricia Burden Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Argyres Mrs. Mary Joyce Burks Robert Kirkwood Sue Blockstein & Mike Margret Geselbracht & Mr. & Mrs. Roderick Bushnell Susana Krulevitch Sokolsky Thomas Armstrong Mrs. Mary Ann Button John & Donita Lane The Solomon Foundation Paul & Alice Arthur Karl & Jo Anne Byers Mr. Eric Law - Stacia Law Terry & Zoe Sternberg Mr. & Mrs. Nick Arvanitidis Sarah Currier & John Coke Ruth Daniel & Kendrick E. Straus Chin Family Fund - Steve Ascher Caccam Lee Fidelity Charitable Dr. Howard & Anita Backer David & Andrea Campos Jennifer Leidigh Ralph & Brenda Suter Dr. & Mrs. Terry Baker Ms. Carmen Carr Tanya Reuvekamp & Lloyd Synopsis - Silicon Family Bank of America Richard & Myrna Cartano Lettis Jr. Community Foundation Foundation Janet Whalen & Zach Hank & Eileen Lewis Blake & Colombe Tresan Lorelle Banzett Cartozian Jennifer Martin Matthew, Elizabeth, Sadie & Mr. & Mrs. Peter Barnett Julie S. Carville - Tahoe Alice McReynolds Joachim Tucker Bill & Judith Beaty Truckee Community Kevin & Theresa Miller Kathy Craig & Russ Mr. & Mrs. George Bechtel Foundation Adrian & Elizabeth Mopas Turnbull Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beebe Mary Corley & Pete Castro Cameron & Marcia Murray Katie Tyler - Surprise Valley David & Louise Beesley Dr. Robert Cattolica - Barbara Murray Fund/ Enterprises, Inc. Don & Lone Beeson Mr. Steve Catton Fidelity Charitable Glenn & Jean Urban Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bell Joel Steven & Janice Chaffin Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 17

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John & Margaret Chiarenza Mr. & Mrs. Mike Edminster Renee & Michael Child - Debbie & Eric Efthimiou - Fidelity Charitable Alpine Home Design & Donna Chipps Construction Mr. & Mrs. Robert Clifford Deborah Ellis Bob Brown, Dick & Ellen Vivian & Bruce Euzent Cochran Ms. Connie Fasani Alan & Jan Coe Roger & Nancy Ferch Camille Colatosti Doug & Jane Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Coleman Mr. & Mrs. R. Larry Ferral Family Trust Dr. Amy Hecht & Michael Brent & Dianne Collinson Fine - Schwab Charitable Collinson & LaChance - Caroline (Patsy) & George Attorneys at Law Fish Mrs. Linda Common Timothy & Diana Fitzpatrick Perazzo Meadows. Photo by Sam Okamoto Photography. Mr. & Mrs. John Compisi - Fidelity Charitable Donald M. Gregory Jr. Houlihan Deborah & Gary Convis Mary Anne Flett Herbert & Norma Grench Melissa Howe Robert Cook Patrick Flora - Summit Valley Mr. Terry Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Walter Huber Leslie Cooley Construction Mr. Thomas Grossman - GLA Jake & Lauren Hudson - Mr. David Corbin Curtis Oldenburg & Joan Reality Advisors Tahoe Truckee Community Bill & Susan Cordonnier Florsheim Margo & John Groth - Groth Foundation Mr. William Courchesne William & Martha Folk Family Trust Maggie Fillmore & Mark Debra Nicholson Craig - Mr. & Mrs. Matthew N. Paul Gruber Huffman Tahoe Truckee Community Follett - Follett Investment Mr. Grant Grundler Mr. & Mrs. Sonya M. Retzlaff- Foundation Properties Mr. Jeffrey L. Gualco Huggins & Dave G. Huggins Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Tim Crandall Leigh Fong Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gudz Erin Hughes Jon & Jodie Crase Ms. Marilyn Foreman - The Cathy & Jim Haagen-Smit Ralph & Barbara Christy Hunt Dale Creighton - SCO Foreman Living Trust Mr. & Mrs. Rance Hale Thomas K. & Evelyn M. Hunt Planning & Engineering Dr. & Mrs. Scott Foster David Hamsher Intuit Foundation Mr. Robert Crowder Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fox David Hannah Jerome & Nancy Ives Kathy & Chuck Cruse Leslie & Stephen Francis Ms. Alice Hannam Garth & Marcia Jacober Renee & William Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Mark Franich John Harbaugh Mr. Jan Janku Nancy D’Amico Marianne & James Franks David Hardtke Alfred & Bonnie Janssen Fred & Ginger De Gregory Sarah A. Seitz, M.D. & R. Martha Harley Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Jensen Dr. & Mrs. Ralph De Vere Paul Freitas, M.D. David & Carole Harris Ervin & Denise Jindrich White Frick Family Fund - Schwab Mr. Ralph & Gillian Hayward Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jinks William & Sarah Rosalee Charitable Mrs. Joyce Healey Dr. Diana Johns DeLacy Lisa Frost Mr. Ricy Heinzen Mr. & Mrs. William Johnson Robert & Renee DeVinck Dr. Peter & Susan Fry Elaine Henderson Ms. Liz Schindler Johnson Kevin & Jennifer Dewald Don Fulda Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hendrey Brooke Johnson - Adventures Mr. & Mrs. Steven Disbrow The Fuller Family Edward & Laura Heneveld Cross-Country Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dobberstein Jim, Susan, Whit, Reed & Ms. Janice M. Nelson & Mr. Hilary & Susan Jones Mr. & Mrs. John Donatoni Kendra Gaither Robert L. Herhusky Mr. Anthony Jones Ms. Judy Dowdy Drs. Lisa Querimit & Frank Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hernandez Mr. Charlie & Mary Jones Arlene Downing-Yaconelli Galli Mr. & Mrs. William C. Hersh Sara Taddo Jones & Greg Jones - Ms. Michele Dressback Michael & Virginia Genovese Tanja Hester Jones Forestry Conservation Kathleen Eagan & James David & Linda George Hewlett-Packard Michael & Susan Jordan Duffy Fund - Tahoe John & Bonnie Glover Michael & Debbie Hogan - Eric & Frances Jorgensen Truckee Community Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Gnos IERS Micki Kelly & Mike Josselyn - Foundation Stephen & Teresa Godfrey Lisa & Jan Holan - Tahoe Kelly Biological Consulting Theresa May Duggan David Graber - Tahoe Truckee Community Robert & Monica Judson Mr. & Mrs. B. Craig Duncan Truckee Community Foundation Elizabeth Doherty & Adrian Mrs. Jane Dunn Foundation Laura, Ian & Eric Holl Juncosa William & Margaret Mr. & Mrs. Peter Graf Mr. Jeffrey Holl Kevin & Diane Kane Eadington Barbara Green Steve & Margie Honegger Richard A. Kannisto Mara Bresnick & Dan Eaton Valerie Green Vic & Kathy Hopner Mr. Chris Kantarjiev Mr. & Mrs. Alan Edelstein Rebecca Nystrom & Marijean Marlene Mirassou & Stephen Otis & Virginia Kantz John Edgcomb Greene Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 18

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Dr. & Ms. Bill Karras Paco & Carol Lindsay Michael, Jennifer & Paul Robie Wilson Lithchield Marnie & Mark Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Bob Link Moran & John P. Pruyn - L & P Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly Dr. & Mrs. Norman Linda Morris Design Works Mrs. Yvonne E. Kerby-Miller Livermore III Robert & Deanne Morton Matt Quann Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Keyser Mr. & Mrs. Steve Long Mr. Konrad Motzek Scott Rapp - Adventure Robert Kingsley Kirk Lovejoy & Veronica Jeff & Anne Moyer Maps, Inc William G. & Diane I. Blake Lovejoy - Placer Mr. Paul C. Murphy Michael Rei Kirkham Community Foundation Mr. Michael Murray Susan & Rick Reynolds Ms. Joan Klein Hilda & Nelson Luke Ms. Kim Myrman - Sierra Pacific Coffee Susan Knadle-Salocks Craig & Carol Lundin Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Nagao Company Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Knapp - Tahoe Truckee David & Catherine Nason Dr. & Mrs. Robert Sara Konopka Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Nichols Richardson Ms. Sandra Korth David & Julie Lynch Sue & Ken Noack Sr. - Alfred & Dorothy Rincon Teresa Koster Mr. & Mrs. Rob Lynch Edward F. Noack Trust Eric & Elaine Ring Mr. & Mrs. Jay Kreimer - The Ms. Frances Macomber North Tahoe Orthopedics Kathleen Riolo Kreimer Family Trust Leif Magnuson Stephen D. O’Brien Jane & Jerry Risk Bill & Chris Krissoff Lorraine P. Shea & Patricia Mr. & Mrs. Brian River Ranch Lodge Jill & Carsten Kristensen Malaspina O’Melveny Jennifer Roberts George & Barbara Krusi Donald & Patricia Malberg Matt O’Neil - Sitkoff O’Neil Gerald & Mary Jane R. Duff & Carol Kurland Marina Marenco Chris & Ed O’Neill Rockwell Harry Lalor Gordon & Joan Marks Lynn Richardson & Doug Karen Ury & Carl Rogge Mr. & Mrs. James Landess Mr. & Mrs. James Mart Oblak Mr. & Mrs. Mike Rogina Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lange Mrs. Beverly Martin Bruce & Anita Ochieano Mr. Richard Rohlf Heather & Terry Larkin Dr. Kevin & Janice Mc Mr. & Mrs. Charles Robert & Patricia Ronald Karen Latorra Kennan Oldenburg Kathleen Lelevier & Richard Dottie Lee Diane Young McCormack Stefanie Olivieri - Cabonas Rose Mr. & Mrs. Byron Lee Jack & Joni McCormick - Bob & Gingi Olstad John & Diane Rosenberg Richard Leijonflycht McCormick Realty Mr. & Mrs. Richard Orsi Mr. & Mrs. Guy Rounsaville Steve Zieff & Elaine Leitner Richard & Marjorie Kay & Monte Osborn Sharon & Bob Ruffner Mary Levine McCracken Lolly Osborne James & Elizabeth Rushforth Mrs. Deborah Dun & Mr. Theresa & Andrew Robert Scott & Jane Owen Kenneth Russell John Liddle McCullough Mr. Steve Paterson Mr. & Mrs. Bill Russell Nicole Lieberman Carolyn & Anthony Walter & Susan Payne - Jen & Steve Ryder Fund - Mr. & Mrs. Eric Lindner McCusker Executive Solutions Fidelity Charitable Patsy McGaughy Mr. & Mrs. Greg Peot Michael & Emily Salmon - Bill McGuire Drs. Robert & Pamela Perez Tahoe Truckee Community Don & Lynn Dr. & Mrs. Mark Perlroth Foundation McKechnie Mrs. Oliver Peter Thomas & Jill Sampson Nancy Ann Michael & Susan Phelan Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sandelius Nelson & James Michael & Rosalind Teebie & Jamie Saunders McNamara Plishner Jeff Schloss & Emily Desfor Ron & Annika Ms. Lorrie Poch Fund - Fidelity Charitable Medak Ms. Tracey Pomeroy Mr. & Mrs. Bill Schmidt Robert Flanagan & Lauren O’Brien & Steven L. William Schmohl Susan Mendelsohn Poncelet - Tahoe Truckee Ms. Maia Schneider John & Catherine Community Foundation Barbara Schwartz Milbourn James & Maureen Pope Ms. Pamela Schwarz Mr. & Mrs. John Mr. John Pope & Sons Eric & Annie Seelenfreund & Judy Miller- Mr. & Mrs. Michael Porfido Robert & Jean Segale Poremba James L. & Marianne Porter Drs. Rose Marie Beebe & George & Brenda Mr. Steve Powell Bob Senkewicz Milum Mr. C. Scott Powers Barbara & Ken Serwin Marla Mitnick Mr. & Mrs. Ken Prager Mr. & Mrs. Herm Shaver Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dave & Caroline Pratt Alison Shelling Mondavi - Charles Mr. & Mrs. Lee Price James Sherman Krug Winery Mr. & Mrs. Earl Shirley Waddle Ranch Preserve. Photo courtesy of www. TheCarmelGallery.com, ©Elizabeth Carmel. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 19

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Dr. & Mrs. William Shore Mr. & Mrs. William Tellman Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wood Alan & Deborah Grozen Bieri Ms. Judy Silar Robert Libutti & Mary Glenn & Leota Woods Lory Billeter Dr. & Ms. Jerry Silverberg Tendall Mr. Rocky Woods - Gabbart Dr. David & Gloria Billharz Ms. Naomi Silvergleid Eliot & Christine Terborgh & Woods Tahoe Ms. Elaine Binger Mr. & Mrs. Michael Richard Terry Gary & Diana Wright Donald & Renate Bixby Silvestri Jackie Thomas Mr. & Mrs. William Wright Spencer & Judy Bloch Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leanna & Brad Thomas Shelly Wright - Plumas Bruce & Charlotte Bolinger Simmons Donald Thompson Bank Carol & Tom Bowa Faith Simon Bonnie & Clifford Thomson Harry & Karen Wyeth Susan Collins & Edward Bower Denise Pinkston & Jeffrey Mrs. Nancy Timothy Fund - Schwab Ms. Juliet W. Bradley Sinsheimer Dr. & Mrs. Greg Tirdel Charitable Karen Brems Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Marcy Eszter Tompos Lawrence & Deborah Lisa Brosofsky Helm Smallen Sheila Toner Young Bob Brown Larry & Barbara Smilie Top Dog, LLC Todd Zaayer Laurie A. Burden Rena Smilkstein Mrs. Stuart Treon Corinne Ong & Dawit Coralie & Joe Burgess Dr. Karen Smith Truckee Overhead Door Zeleke - Tahoe Truckee Mr. & Mrs. Dale Bush Winifred Clegg Smith Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Community Foundation Leslie, Michael & Neil Chin Mrs. Virginia Snider Tuemmler Bonnie & Jim Zellers Mr. & Mrs. Frank Collin Margaret Snively Col. William & Christina Mr. Daniel J. Zimmerlin Cynthia, Steve & Bundy Colvin Paul Snowberg Tweedie Russell Snyder Dr. & Mrs. Tim Tweedie Sofaer Scheuer UBS Giving Program Philanthrophic Fund Amanda Williamsen & - Jewish Community Bradley Urban Federation & Nick, Kit & Steve Urbani Endownment Fund Mr. & Mrs. Royce Van Tom & Bobbi Specht Bebber - Tahoe Truckee Ted van Daalen Wetters Community Foundation James & Ellen Van Winkle George H. Spencer Evor & Peri Vattuone Mike & Carol Spiering Dr. John & Mary Lee Hellmuth Starnitzky Wachtel Philip & Grace Starr Mr. & Mrs. Erik Walberg Mr. & Mrs. Brian Laurence Walker Staskawicz Paul & Maureen Matthew Stein Warmerdam Graceful cinquefoil. Photo by Geoffrey Griffin. Dr. David & Judie Stepner Carolyn & Dick Warmington Bill & Jodi Sterling Mr. & Mrs. Robert Warren $50 - $99 Dr. & Mrs. Walsh Conmy Dr. & Mrs. Walter Stern Katrine Watson - Chase Duke & Sally Ackerman Diane & Don Cooley Laura Stern International Joanne & Jeff Alschuler Marion & Richard Cooper Sally Stern Mr. Tom Watson - Truckee Mr. & Mrs. Osvaldo Ancinas Nancy & Fred Cotton Joyce Stewart River Associates Mrs. Ward Anderson James Coyle Eva Strnad John Weir Owen & Cathy Anderson Ms. Marilyn Crang Eben Stromquist Mr. & Mrs. Jim Westphal Meyers Peter J. & Elizabeth Crosby Nan Carnal & John Stubbs Kay Whipp Emily Andrews W. Bruce Culbertson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Carole & Robert White Conrad Anker Steve Cunial Sudnikoff Mr. & Mrs. Morgan White Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Ashcraft Mrs. Diane Curtis Sugar Bowl Ski Resort/Lake Jean Whitney Marty & Judy Aufhauser Mr. & Mrs. Dave Davini Mary Cabin Dave Wilderotter - Tahoe Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bailey Judith A. de Vito Mr. & Mrs. Craig Sullivan Dave’s Skis and Boards Mr. & Mrs. George Barnes Frank & Jennie Desmond Susan Sundell Larry & Margaret Williams Cindy & Gregg Bashford Sue Ann Donegan Woutje Swets Michael & Mary Ellen Mrs. Joan Beahm Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dorais Thomas & Stephanie Wilson Jack M. Beggs Alice Tenscher Dunbar Szymoniak Gregory Wimmer Don Bennett Nancy Eagen Tahoe Trail Trekkers Marilee Wintz Mr. & Mrs. John Henry & Mr. & Mrs. John Echols Ms. Brita Tryggvi & Mr. Art Mrs. Jane Witter Sue Beyer Mrs. John Edginton Takaki Ms. Helen Wolfe Anne Biagini Mr. & Mrs. Dan Eggen Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 20

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Susan Elsner - Sierra Club Mrs. Georgia Bianchi Heald Natalie Miller - Tahoe Bob & Cheryl Riopel Kathy Englar Mr. & Mrs. Willie Hector Truckee Community Mr. & Mrs. Ross Robinson Elizabeth & Matt Evans Susan Hellyer Foundation Gerald & Antoinette Dr. Todd Feeley Mr & Mrs. John Helms Judith Minium Rockwell Sandra Finegan Barb Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Paul Minor Michael & Kathleen Roman Ann M. Flaherty Susan Hida Dean Misczynski Robert Rule Keith & Ginny Fogg - Keith Kern Hildebrand Judy Molland Peg Rutt Fogg Construction Ms. Therese Iknoian & Mr. Michael & Elizabeth Jen Ryden Jean L. Fournier Michael Hodgson Mooney Eric & Nicole Sachse Chris Fox Mr. & Mrs. David Homrig Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Pat Sanguinetti Erwin & Marie Fritz The Howes Family Ms. Kim Rietdorf Muratore Catherine Schnurrenberger Stephanie Gaynor Ms. Jane Hunt Mr. Stan Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Gary Giannini Bruce & Libby Hutchinson Dr. & Mrs. Saburo Nagumo Schwebel Family Trust Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hyatt Ms. Margaret Nance Ms. JoAnn Semas Giondomenica IBM Michael & Colette Needham Charles Shepperd Dr. Rolf Godon Rodolfo & Mary Jacuzzi Michael Neward, CPA Mr. & Mrs. Norman Singer A.M. Gonnerman TR Arlene Jamar Norm Nicholls Karen Patria Slusser Georgene & Bob Goodstein Mr. & Mrs. Francis Jasinski Mr. & Mrs. Carl Norum Benjamin & Kathleen Smith Doris & Tom Gorin Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kahn Mr. & Mrs. Louis Oliveira Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Smith Mr. Richard Gould Dr. Jim & Mrs. Casey Marcia Spector & Rodney Ms. Melissa Smith Ben Grasseschi Kaneko Omachi Wayne & Nancy Snyder Ms. Windsor Green Jim & Karen Kelly Carl & Helen Ondry Gregory Stach Mr. John Greene Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Kurlak Nancy Woolf & Fred Mr. Paul R. Stanbrough Robert & Geneve Greene Jonathan Laine Paladino Ms. Kristin Starmer Mr. & Mrs. Norman Mr. & Mrs. Dave Palley Kevin Starr Landsberg - Palley Investment Mrs. Johanna Stek Nils & Marie Lang-Ree Properties Kathleen H. Stephens Michael Le - Wong’s Bill & Nancy Palmer Barbara E. Sullivan Garden Restaurant Blair Paterson - Tahoe Gerlinde Trombino & Jerry Mr. & Mrs. Justus Truckee Community Swearingen Leachman Foundation Ms. Lucetta Swift Mr. & Mrs. Tom Steve & Bruce Pauly Tamarack of Sacramento Lippert Mike DeClement & Jennifer Stephen Taylor Andrew & Beverly Perga The Thompson Family Littorno Matthew D. & Erin O. Perry Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tobin Judith Lomax Josh Peterman Marilynn & Bob Trounson Kenneth & Janet Long Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jenyth Gearhart Utchen Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Lucia Pillsbury Nancy Valente Chris MacIntosh Glenn Polochko Melani Van Petten Ms. Kathy Mackenzie Mr. & Mrs. David Porter Shannah Van Winkle Nancy & Deming Tom & Peggy Prescott Mr. & Mrs. C.V. Vick Maclise Bruce & Trudy Presser Adriane von Lichtenberg Rick Maddalena Gerry Colligan & Syl Purdy Kristin Walstad Ronald & Elizabeth Steve & Leta Rabenstine Bob & Deanna Wargowski Great blue heron. Photo by Susan Johnson. Madsen Jane Ragan Knute Anscomb & Peter Mr. Donald Mann Stephen Ramos Werbel Drs. John & Deborah Mr. & Mrs. Larry Marshall Jeffrey & Lavan Rassuchine The Werner Family Greenspan Terry Martin Marc Rayacich Charles & Diane White - Mr. Paul Grunland Nancy McCartney Pamela Raynak Donner Lake Realty, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hafer Betty & James T. McClaskey Ken Reid Mr. Howard Williams Mike Haire Ernie & Kathy McCoy Robert & Susan Reisfelt Mr. Alan Wilmunder Mr. & Mrs. Dick Hamilton Douglas & Fredricka Mr. David Reneau Dr. Norman Kahn & Diana Reed Hamilton McGlashan Denise Rich Winyard Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hannon Dr. Lynn McLellan Dana & Joel Richnak Randy, Rose Ann, Harvey & Mr. Alex Hantke Anne McNay - Mountain View Barbara Witt - Interstate Craig Haupt Sara Michie Rehabilitation Medical U-Stor Donna J. Hays & Family Mrs. Daniel Miller Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Worster Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 21

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Mr. John Wyatt Ms. Eileen Hacker Mr. & Mrs. Gene Miller Mr. Peter Standish-Lee Julie & Craig Wyreman Sandy & Bill Haley Mr. & Mrs. James Miller Ines & Bill Stark Doug Yule Mr. & Mrs. Michael Barbara & Ed Montgomery Nancy Steffens Mrs. Nancy Zachariasen Hamilton Kathryn Mullins William Stewart Richard & Judith Zscheile Robert & Kay Hammar Mr. & Mrs. Rick Murphy John & Bonnie Sturtz Mrs. Margaret F. Harding Michael Nerby Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Taylor Under $50 Richard & Cheryl Harper Carol Nimick Sarah Trebilcock Susan Abeloe Babette Haueisen Ben & Kathie Africa III Dave Hays Monte & Gail Altman Ms. Patty Heck Amazon Smile Mr. & Mrs. Gerald W. Mr. Dick Angus Herrick Anonymous Bruce & Kristin Hewett DiAnne Evans Armstrong Dr. & Mrs. Milo Hewitt Sue Barela Susan Heyman Megan Barickman Ms. Kathleen L. Horan, M.D. Jeffrey Barker Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hudner Laura Baxter Laura & Peter Hueber Ruth Beck Mr. Allen Jefferis Linda Beeson Mrs. Joyce Jensch Dick & Diane Behrle Lawrence & Anita Johnston Robin Bellows Mr. Robert E. & Dr. Terry Mary Ellen Benier Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Stan Bienus Sally Jones Point Mariah at Royal Gorge. Photo by Susan Johnson. Mrs. James Biggar Mr. & Mrs. Norm Justesen Jerry Blackwill Merrill Kagan-Weston - APi- Mr. Roger Nixon Drs. Daniel & Janis Tuerk Carolisa Blesse Marketing Corinne Oakes Georgia Veeh Nancy Briemle Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Klein Robert & Elaine Ockner Ms. Jane Voss Randall Brown Helmut & Undine Krauss Matthew D. & Erin O. Perry Mr. & Mrs. Steven Steve & Robin Cavagnolo Ms. Valerie Lambertson James & Joy Phoenix Wasserman Mrs. Mary Conroy & Mr. Velma Lemon Ms. Pam Pinelli Mrs. Trudy Waterman Gary Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Dale Lindley Michael Plapp Linda & Glenn Wegner Wayne Childs Lydia Mendoza & Henry P. Janice Polochko Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weigand Art Clark Little Dan Powell Mr. & Mrs. Col. William Pat Cobler The Lodge at Tahoe Donner Michael Ranta Welker Suzie Cordero Nicole, Steve, Roger, Besty & Mike Redman Ms. Frances White Blanche Cullen Michele, Janet & Kenneth Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Reuvekamp Steve Wilbur John & Vera Daegling Long Mrs. Linda Rintala Kent B. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Niel Davidson Celia Howe & Peggy Longo - Mrs. Kathrin & Mr. William Dr. Margo & Claude Lane & Ellen Denton Backstreet Framers Robberson Williamson Nitza Dominitz Paul Louden Mr. & Mrs. Ripley Robinett Glee Willis Jeffrey Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ms. Maral Wingo Ms. Peggy Ewing Luckhardt Robinson Casey Zak Robin Reese & Bill Fakes Timothy Lundgren Aileene & Robert Roth Ms. C. Denise Ziganti Ms. Judith Fasani Gennardo & Marilyn Mr. & Mrs. Louis Salaber Chris & Jenny Fellows - Malzone Michael Appleton & Pamela NASTC We apologize for any Mr. Robert Maples Sawyer errors in these acknowl- James Ferguson Ms. Kathlee Martin Jeffrey Semon Mr. & Mrs. David Fielding Neal & Virginia Martin Mr. & Mrs. William Sims edgements. Call us at Stewart & Barbara Foreman Mr. Philip Matthews James & Barbara Smith 530-582-4711 if you have Mr. Joe & Dr. Coni Francis Robert McCormick Mr. Lawrence C. Smith any corrections. GE Foundation Ms. Norma D. McDade Mr. Donald Snider Anne Glyman Ms. Janet McMartin Del, Jane & Jennifer Frances Mr. & Mrs. Michael Good Mr. & Mrs. Reinhard & Andrew Sniderman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gray Mechelke Darrel & Elaine Snyder Mr. & Mrs. James Gribble Karen & EJ Melzer Larry & Dorothea Soderman Steve & Rona Gundrum Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Miller Mrs. Kathy Spagnolo Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 22 Sp e c i a l Tr i b u t e Gi f t s The Land Trust gratefully acknowledges the many individuals, businesses, and foundations that made gifts to the Land Trust in honor or in memory of a loved one from January 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015. These gifts are a great way to pay tribute to a person’s love of the Truckee Donner region.

Gifts in honor of: Martin Aufhauser Tom Osborne Family William & Trudy Ausfahl Bill Oudegeest Cindy Morrow & Byron Beagles Roberta Rei Jim Bellows John & Diane Rosenberg Michael & Rosa Brown Kari & Chris Rust Annika, Tanner & Connor Burks Mike & Laura Ryan Mark Clifford Sadie, Angel & Chaco Cokie Kim & Scott Schenkel Sally Edwards Andy Schwartz Bruce & Vivian Euzent Barbara & Ken Serwin Karen & Dick Fearon Todd Skinner Rik & Chris Frost Kendal Smeeth Lisa Querimit & Frank Galli Dawn & Margo Smith Michael Graf Evelyn Bull & Michael Snider Barbara Green Reverend Roderick Standish-Lee Geoff Griffin Nicky Stenton Martha & Mark Growdon Touchstone Climbing Jill Zwagerman & Scott Growdon Glenn Urban Jeanie Hammond Tom & Cathy Van Berkem Jane Headley Ward-Young Architecture Lucas, Katie, Evelyn & Marla Ellie & Dan Wendin Leopard lilies. Photo by Susan Johnson. Tommie Lukensmeyer Kumu Puri & Brad Young MWA Architects Bill Durland The Myers Family Mary Jean & Ray Finegan North Tahoe Orthopedics Gifts in memory of: Dean Flory Louise Anderson Donald R. Foreman Ward Richard Anderson Freedom Voluntary Exchange Larry Bean Looking for the Gordon Gartz Marshall Bean Veronica & Ben George perfect gift for Shirley Okell Beedy Lee Groshong Emo Biagini someone who seems Bill Hauck Annette Alstrom Bouwhuis to have everything? R. David Hays Jr. Benjaman Brackett Carol Heintze Give the gift of Joel Brody Mary Lou (Porter) Herhusky Jacklyn Burchill open space for all Paula Herzig Andrea Carabetta occasions. Suzy Himelstein Amy Chamberlain Timothy Holl Allen L. & Alma S. Chickering A special tribute gift is a Sam Housten Robert Cobler thoughtful way to show Adrian Howes Mary & Harry Cornwall Pete Jaffalone your friends and family Jennifer Shaw Crosby Ted Johanson how much you care about Patricia Crow Mary Evelyn Jorgensen Dario Cunial them and the environment. Ryan James Kelley Jim Donegan Call the Land Trust at Corrine Kingsbury Theresa May Duggan’s Mother’s 100th Delia Koch 530-582-4711 for more Birthday Tarulata Kothari information. Allen H. Dunn Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 23 Business Partners contribute a cash donation each year, providing the Land Trust with the reliable annual funding we need to pursue large-scale projects. Sp e c i a l Gi f t s c o n t . Adventure Maps, Inc Adventures Cross-Country 1st Lt. Nathan Krissoff, USMC Berkeley Ironworks Irvine Krulevitch Jennifer Shaw-Crosby Cabona's Paul Kryska John Walter Simon Castle Peak Snow Removal & Vacation Rentals Bobby & Ed Lane Bob & Sandy Snively Cedar Hollow Farm Henry R. Laughlin Jack Stewart Chase International – Trinkie Watson Chestnut Hill Associates Samuel O. Lemon John H. Stewart DMB/Highlands Group, LLC David Stiles Ulrich Luscher Donner Lake Property Owners Association Alvina Grandi Lyons Trish Strickland Donner Lake Woods Homeowners Association Ted & Virginia Malm Mark Sullivan Echenique Construction Bill Mayorga Joe Szot First Descent, LLC Donald C. McCormack Belinda Tam-Kimura Floyd Construction, Inc. Hugh McDonald Betty Jane Taylor Gabbart & Woods Tahoe Les Mielcasz Mildred B. Taylor GLA Reality Advisors Keri Miller Larry Teuber GS Improvision Nasir Moloo Harold Herman Tiemroth Jr., Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Sean Moylan DDS High Altitude Fitness High Country Construction Chris & Sherilyn Nelson Delia Sara Martinez Togoan Integrated Environmental Restoration Services, Inc. Don Waterman Oliver B. Peter Jones Forestry Conservation Joey Polochko Eleanor Claire Cramer Weir Law Offices of Michael Graham Stanley Prolo 1917-1971 Law Offices of Porter•Simon Bill Raaka Alberta Wilmunder Los Gatos Construction Co., Inc. Patrick Rathbun Steve Yaconelli Marindependent Insurance Services Ellen Cruse Rawlings New Moon Natural Foods Roberta Rei We apologize for any Northstar California Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski Elyssa Rosen errors in these acknowl- David Rowe Patagonia Matt Rusanoff edgements. Call us at Planet Granite Plumas Bank – Shelly Wright Ruth W. Scott 530-582-4711 if you Print Art/Sierra Mail Mary A. Seitz have any corrections to Puma Springs Vineyards Don Shaller our tribute gifts. REI, Inc. River Ranch Lodge Ryan Group Architects SCO Planning & Engineering, Inc. Serene Lakes Property Owner’s Association Sierra Crest Dental Sierra Mountain Mortgage Sierra Pacific Organic Coffee Company Silver Sage Center for Family Medicine Smith’s Tree Service SnowTech The Sohagi Law Group, LLC Sorensen's Resort State Farm Insurance – Tahoe City Sugar Bowl - Lake Mary Cabin Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Summit Medical Services, Inc. Sunshine Tahoe Tahoe Dave’s Skis and Boards Tahoe Mountain Resorts – Jeff Brown & Breck Overall Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center Tahoe Quarterly Tahoe Sports Hub Tahoe Trail Trekkers

Thank You to our Business Partners Thank You Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Co. Mark Tanner Construction, Inc. Tiner Properties, Inc. Remnants of the old highway bridge at Donner Summit Touchstone Climbing Canyon. Photo by Susan Johnson. Tributary Whitewater Tours Truckee Overhead Door Truckee River Associates Vail Resorts Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 24 Th e La n d Tr u s t a n d t h e Tr u c k e e Ta h o e c o m m u n i t y s a y f a r e w e ll t o a d e a r f r i e n d , W. Da v i d Br o w n

Truckee Donner Land Trust Board member, W. David Brown, unexpectedly passed away last May. David served on the Land Trust Board for many years, chairing both the Lands Committee, overseeing acquisitions, and the Board’s Hike Ambassador Committee. “David was a friend, a mentor and an outstanding conser- vationist. He was thoughtful, kind, generous, and you could not ask for a better partner on the trail,” says Perry Norris, the Land Trust’s Executive Director. David possessed a contagious enthusiasm for the outdoors and all things wild. David’s spirit is remembered in a number of acquisitions that he was a key partner in bringing to fruition: Royal Gorge, Webber Lake, Waddle Ranch Preserve, Perazzo Meadows, and Donner Summit Canyon to name a few. The Land Trust thoughts are with his wife Linda, and their David Brown in his favorite environment, the outdoors. We’ll family. David Brown will be sorely missed. miss you David. Photo by Janet Zipser Zipkin. Leave a Legacy of Open Space for Future Generations The land under our feet … hiking Schallenberger Ridge, skiing Coldstream Canyon, or enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding peaks from the Donner Lake Rim Trail. When you include the Land Trust in your will or estate plans you leave a legacy to future generations, ensuring Leave a they will be able to enjoy the lands we cherish today. A planned gift -- depending on your situation -- may Legacy reduce your income taxes, reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes, reduce your gift or estate tax, provide in- come to you and your loved ones, and help support the Land Trust’s efforts to protect our mountain home. Leaving a bequest is simple and gives you the opportuni- ty to make a significant difference. To make a bequest, consult with your tax or legal advisor, or contact Kellie Wright at 530-582-4711 or [email protected]. If you have thought about leaving the Land Trust a legacy gift, please let us know so we can acknowledge your generosity. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 25 Tr a i l b u i l d i n g Up d a t e It has been a productive winter for trail Webber Lake planning. The Land Trust had made sig- In 2017, the campground and lakeshore at Webber nificant progress on several trail projects. Lake will open to the public and will be here before we know it. To prepare the property for the next chapter, the Land Trust along with a campground design consultant Land Trust staff continues to work closely with from the United States Forest Service, are busy redesigning California State Parks, the United States Forest Service, the campground and day use areas. The new campground and the Tahoe Donner Association in planning for the next will provide tent and RV sites, a small boat-in/walk-in phases of the Donner Lake Rim Trail that will pass through camping area, and will feature a new picnic area and bath- Donner Memorial State Park to the south and the property rooms. Planning will take place during 2015 and 2016 with known as the Bucknam Tract to the north. The Land Trust little visible change on the ground. Completion of planning has also begun the permitting process for the Royal Gorge and permits will ensure that changes can be made smoothly Rim Trail and hopes to complete that process by the end of and efficiently. Land Trust staff is also working closely with this summer. Exciting work continues on the Elizabethtown the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) on Meadows trail in Martis Valley, and staff hopes to complete continued fish stocking. Currently, the lake is stocked with Phase 1, which will connect to Waddle Ranch Preserve by private funds from the Webber Lake Ranch campers. When the end of summer. the Lake opens to the public in 2017, the DFW will man- age the fishery. Stewardship Update While Royal Gorge, Webber Lake, and the extensive The Land Trust takes great pride in managing lands trail systems require most of our time and attention, staff protected by acquisition and conservation easements. Most has ongoing stewardship obligations and projects on all of the previous owners of acquired Land Trust properties 9,000-plus acres managed by the Land Trust. A few note- took great care of their land. The Land Trust brings knowl- worthy projects include: edge and field expertise to further improve the properties • Working with Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway on the new by working with partners to restore watercourses damaged phase of an exciting trail that traverses the Truckee River by legacy uses, thinning forests to restore a more natural Canyon Conservation Easement. population of trees, and developing recreation opportunities • Ensuring that Liberty Energy’s power line modifications that balance the protection of open space with the public’s and new towers have minimal impact to Waddle Ranch enjoyment of the property. Preserve and Elizabethtown Meadows. • Working with the Truckee River Watershed Council Royal Gorge and Truckee Tahoe Airport District on the restoration The Land Trust continues to “chip away” at forest of Middle Martis Creek (Elizabethtown Meadows and thinning at Royal Gorge. Ideally, the forest should contain Waddle Ranch Preserve) and Truckee Wetlands resto- around 80 trees per acre (up to 400 trees per acre now ration (Wintercreek wetland). These two projects will crowd the forest). Too many trees create a fire hazard, facili- re-water wetlands impacted by the construction of State tating spread of disease and fungus, and encroachment into Route 267. areas that were historically meadows. In addition to forestry • Continued thinning of management requirements, the roads and ski trails in Royal lodgepole pines that Gorge are in desperate need of new drainage conveyances. are encroaching into The Land Trust is working with Royal Gorge Ski Resort Perazzo Meadows. to fix the drainages and will provide the dual benefit of • Monitoring timber decreased erosion and puddling, allowing Royal Gorge to harvests on the Sierra groom trails with less snow on the ground. Along with the Pacific Industries con- drainage improvements, the Land Trust is adding new trails servation easements. and signage to enhance public use. Permitting for the Walter • Updating Land Trust and Esther Hewlett Royal Gorge Rim Trail will begin this signage to maximize summer. This trail will add nearly 15 miles of new hiking, enforceability of motor mountain biking, and equestrian use. vehicle trespass. For trailbuilding dates, see page 27. Stewardship Coordinator, Kevin Starr’s mobile trail maintenance “office” is ready for a day’s work. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 26 Sa v e t h e Da t e - 2015 Events

Lake Mary Cabin Benefit Dinner July 19th, 5:30 – 9 p.m. Book your reservations now for the Land Trust benefit dinner at Sugar Bowl’s Lake Mary Cabin. This special dining experience will include delicious foods and great views, and a portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Land Trust. Tell reservations you are din- ing for the Truckee Donner Land Trust: 530-426-7002.

7th Annual

Sierra Forage Dinner Scenic patio dining at Sugar Bowl’s Lake Mary Cabin. Photo courtesy August 27th, 5:30 – 9 p.m. of Sugar Bowl. Hosted by Mountain Area Preservation at Martis Camp in Truckee. For tickets: www.MountainAreaPreservation.org. Trails & Vistas Art in Nature September 12th, Spooner Lake September 19th, Donner Summit Trails & Vistas Art Hikes will be offered at two locations this year, collaborating with over 30 musicians to dazzle your senses. Both art hikes feature storytelling, visual and perfor- mance art, dance, and live music. Experience music in the trees with Celtic music and African harp, John Muir storytelling, and a trio Great scenery, surprises, and music await hikers. Photo courtesy of Trails & Vistas. from Pacific Mambo Orchestra. For tickets: www.trailsandvistas.org.

Trails & Vistas World Concert: A Peace Project of Truckee Tahoe September 12th, Sand Harbor Dig your toes in the sand and listen to Grammy Award Winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra – one of the best cur- rent Latin Big Band Orchestras in the world – against the stunning backdrop of Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Opening the show are Taiko drummer Peter Joseph Burtt, violinist Scarlet Rivera, Tahoe bagpiper Sean Cummings, double neck guitarist Ian Ethan, Angelika Healing Music, and jazz harp musician Motoshi Kosako. For tickets: www.laketahoeshake- speare.com. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 27 Sa v e t h e Da t e - 2015 Events cont.

Truckee Donner Land Trust 25th Anniversary Celebration & Coppins Meadow Dedication September 19th We’ll be celebrating 25 spectacular years of saving and steward- ing open space at Coppins Meadow with Land Trust members, Board and staff, and important partners and agencies who have all been a part of our wonderful and successful journey. Expect a delicious catered event from Red Truck, music, beverages, and many a toast to 25 years of amazing successes. This event will also be a ribbon cutting dedication for the Coppins Meadow acquisi- tion. Please RSVP to Kellie at [email protected].

2nd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival October 9th & 10th Films focused on the environment will show at Community Art Center in Historic Downtown Truckee. More informa- tion: www.mapf.org/wild-scenic-2015.

Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour* October 15th & 16th The Historic Haunted Tour is truly one of Truckee’s most popular, outlandish, and fascinating events. A cast of old-time characters will guide you on designated stops for a spooky night you will never forget, offering a glimpse into Truckee’s rowdy past and present day haunt- ings. For more information and tickets: www.truckeehistorytour.org. * This is a fundraiser for Trails & Vistas of which the Truckee Actors from Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour entertain Donner Land Trust is a partner. Christina Stoever Young of Sunshine and educate with spooky, heart-stopping, and downright Tahoe produces this fundraiser, which benefits the Trails & Vistas scary stories from Truckee’s rugged past. Photo courtesy programs of Art in Nature School Field Trips for third grade students of of Johnstone Studios. Truckee Tahoe. Truckee Donner Land Trust 25th Anniversary Celebration Bay Area/Portola Valley October 22nd For those who cannot make our Truckee region celebration, we will be holding a special cocktail reception in the Bay Area. Stay tuned for more details, but you can RSVP to Kellie now at [email protected]. Trailbuilding Dates: Trailbuilding is scheduled on various properties throughout the season. (Dates may change. Be sure to check www.truc- keetrails.org). Work time is typically 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 11th: Emigrant Trail August 1st: Hole in the Ground Trail Sept 12th: TBD For more details visit: www.truckeetrails.org, or email [email protected] if you have any questions. Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 28 Th e La n d Tr u s t 25 y e a r s o f c e l e b r a t e s 25 y e a r s ! b o a r d s e r v i c e m e m o r i e s

It all started in 1990, when the picturesque and historic Coldstream Valley next to Donner Lake was about to be lost to logging. A small group of passionate hikers joined together, raised $150,000, and purchased 160 acres in the valley. From early Board members sitting around the kitchen table prioritizing which lands to protect with just a few hun- dred dollars in the fledgling organization’s bank account, the Truckee Donner Land Trust has protected 33,000 acres to date! Primary areas of focus for the Land Trust are: the expansion of Donner A view of Schallenberger Ridge from Glacier Way. Schallenberger Ridge was one of the Land Trust’s first big Memorial State Park, Truckee acquisitions. Photo by Susan Johnson. Open Space, the Truckee River Corridor, the Sierra Nevada Checkerboard, the Martis Valley, Donner Summit, the Donner Lake Rim Trail, and ongoing land stewardship. It’s rewarding to reflect on how We couldn’t have done it without 25 years of dedicated staff and Board, our members, partners, agencies, allies, and the Land Trust has grown in 25 years foundations that have supported us all the way. Thank you to all of you for a successful and wonderful 25 years saving to become a key fixture in the open space in our precious corner of the Sierra! Look for our big 25th Anniversary article to come out Truckee Donner region. By protecting this summer. more than 33,000 acres in our region, We will be celebrating later we’ve provided recreational opportu- this year with all of you! See nities, preserved natural resources, pages 27 for details. and safeguarded historic treasures forever. We’re pleased with our progress, and together we’ll continue to make a difference in the next

25 years. – Anne Chadwick, Board President Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 29 25 y e a r s o f b o a r d s e r v i c e m e m o r i e s Recollections of a few past Board members. Buddy Hunt operate. I remember thinking, it. By the end of the workday, ‘Someday, we will eat those he unearthed not the 3” rock (Buddy was a Board member in words.’ In fact, that is what but a 3’ boulder! We ended the the early 90s. His area of expertise was happened. The Land Trust is day with the ‘rolling of Roger’s the Donner Lake Rim Trail). “I remember we needed to doing a fabulous job in their Rock’ off the trail.” build a bridge in the Gregory role as stewards of Royal Creek drainage to continue the Gorge, Waddle Ranch Preserve, Rim Trail. We had very little and Lacey Meadows to name a money, so we ended up part- few. nering with California State I remember how proud and Parks as they had all the mate- appreciative we were of Perry’s rials and expertise we needed. skills in putting together the They could not justify purchas- Waddle Ranch purchase. It was ing a new snowmobile given the first of several purchases their budget, so we traded. We Perry organized and made bought them a new snowmo- happen.” bile and donated it to the State Parks. They supplied all the materials and expertise, and we built a great bridge!”

We found this early Board Manual from 1994. You can see handwritten on it: “Updated for Matt.” Matt Rusanoff was a Board member who passed away much too young. Matt’s Trail at Waddle Ranch Preserve is dedicated to his memory.

Tamara Lieberman. Buck for Open Judy Mayorga Space Partners (Judy served on the Board in the Donate a $1 Today Buddy Hunt (L), with Dick Fearon. mid 90s). “Working with the Preserving open space in the greater Truckee Donner region is Elderhostelers on the Donner Tamara Lieberman simply good business. The Land Trust Lake Rim Trail was a unique would like to thank the following “I joined the board in experience. These were not conservation-minded businesses and 2000, a year of reassessment young people, and many of their customers and encourage you to to position the Land Trust for them were coming from sea give them your business. the future. At that time, it was level to build trail at our high The Lodge at Tahoe Donner expressed that the Land Trust elevation. One memorable should only purchase land participant Roger, found a Paco’s Truckee Bike and Ski and then turn it over to other tennis ball-sized rock on the Sierra Crest Dental, Robert organizations to steward and trail and decided to remove Colpitts DDS Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 30 Ac k n o w l e d g i n g a s p e c i a l b o a r d m e m b e r

Last year, the Land Trust hosted a warm send off for Board member Janet Zipser Zipkin. Janet served several years on the Land Trust Board as well as on the Board Development and Stewardship Committees. She played a primary role in helping the Land Trust achieve Accreditation status from the Land Trust Alliance. As former Director of Marketing for Stanford University, Janet’s experience was invaluable for many of the Land Trust’s marketing programs. Janet is an expert in butterfly and plant identification. She led a number of guided hikes and provided Janet receives a special certificate of appreciation. From left to right: many excellent photos to the Land Trust. A big thanks for your Perry Norris, Executive Director; Bill Thauvette, former Board President; great service Janet! Though we miss her, Janet and her husband Janet Zipser Zipkin; and Anne Chadwick, current Board President. Charles Zipkin still live close by in Tahoe Donner. Thank You to our Partners

Access Fund Mellam Family Foundation Sierra Club American Hiking Society Moonshine Ink Sierra College Bear Yuba Land Trust Mountainside Partners Sierra County Bicyclists of Nevada County Morgan Family Foundation Sierra County Historical Society Bretthauer Management Inc. Mountain Area Preservation Sierra Nevada Alliance California Council of Land Trusts National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Sierra Nevada Conservancy California Department of Fish & Game The Nature Conservancy Sierra Sun California Daepartment of Transportation Nevada County Sierra Watch California Natural Resources Agency North Fork American River Alliance South Yuba River Citizens League California State Parks North Fork Association Sugar Bowl Corporation California Trails & Greenway Trust North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Sugar Bowl Ski Resort California Wildlife Conservation Board Northern Sierra Partnership Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association CalTrans/The Environmental Enhancement and Northstar California Tahoe Donner Association Mitigation Program Pacific Crest Trail Association Tahoe Donner Hiking Club Climbing Resource Advocates for Greater Sacramento Pacific Forest Trust Tahoe Institute for Natural Science Community Foundation of Western Nevada The Palisades Tahoe Quarterly Donner Memorial State Park Patagonia Tahoe Rim Trail Association Donner Summit Area Association Placer County Tahoe Trampers Donner Summit Historical Society Placer Land Trust Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust REI, Inc. Town of Truckee Feather River Land Trust Resources Law Group Trails & Vistas Folsom-Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition Resources Legacy Fund Trout Unlimited The Gateway Mountain Center Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort Truckee Chamber of Commerce Gold Country Trails Council Sagehen Creek Field Station Truckee-Donner Historical Society GoodDirtyFun.org Save Donner Summit Climbing Truckee River Watershed Council The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Save Van Norden Meadow Truckee Tahoe Airport District Lahontan Community Foundation Ann Taylor Schwing Truckee Trails Foundation Land Trust Alliance Serene Lakes/Donner Summit Conservation Association The Trust for Public Land Martis Camp Serene Lakes Property Owners Association United States Army Corps of Engineers The Martis Fund Sierra Business Council United States Forest Service Meadow Vista Trails Association Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council Vail Resorts EpicPromise Summer 2015 Newsletter Page 31 Alibi Ale Works The Backcountry Bretthauer Management, Inc. California State Parks Pl a n Yo u r Vi s i t Carmel Gallery Downtown - Truckee/www.TheCarmelGallery.com Cedar House Sport Hotel t o a a n d r u s t p r o p e r t y Anne Chadwick Photography L T Clair Tappaan Lodge DMB/Highlands Group, LLC f o r t h e b e s t e x p e r i e n c e Earthworks Incorporated Feather River Land Trust Thanks to our dedicated and hard working Board, our website David Galson Photography recreation pages are filled with information to help you have the Dan Goddard Construction best experience you can while visiting a Land Trust property. Just Granite Planet go to www.tdlandtrust.org and click on Plan Your Visit on the Geoffrey Griffin Photography Anne Grogan main navigation bar. Margaret Lewicki & Ernest Grossman Not only will you find our suggested outings, you Hartley Appraisal Services Dave Hatchett will find information on Trails by Interest, such as: Holdrege & Kull Consulting Engineers and Geologists/Truckee • Kid-friendly • Mountain Biking Independent Technologies • Birding • Equestrian Integrated Environmental Restoration Services, Inc. • Wildflowers • Dog Friendly Susan Johnson Photography • Specialty Hikes • Easy Access Jones Forestry Conservation • Winter Wonderlands JoDe Keilhofer Jim Kuenzi Each recreation page has: Law Offices of Porter Simon • Acquisition background • Additional history Los Gatos Construction Stephen McLeod Photography • What to do there • Trail specifics Mountain Hardware & Sports • How to get there • Downloadable map Mark Nadell – MacBeth Graphics Thank You to our Partners • Other Land Trust properties in the area Gaylia Newcomb • A cool factor about the property The North Face • Rules, regulations, and good to know Northstar California Northstar Community Services District Sam Okamoto Photography Paco's Truckee Bike and Ski Patagonia Eric Perlman Pipeworks Sacramento Placer County Placer Land Trust REI, Inc. John Renwick The Scott Family Karen Semon Sierra Business Council South Yuba Club Bill Stevenson - www.beautifuloutdoorphotos.com Sugar Bowl Academy Sugar Bowl Corporation Tahoe Institute for Natural Science Tahoe Mountain Resorts – Jeff Brown & Breck Overall Tahoe Mountain Sports Tahoe Quarterly Tahoe Sports Hub Tahoe Trips & Trails Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Touchstone Climbing Town & Country Storage Town of Truckee Trailscape, Inc.

Thank You to our In-Kind Partners Thank You Truckee Tahoe Airport District Truckee-Tahoe Mortuary Vail Resorts EpicPromise Cathy & Tom Van Berkem Webber Lake Resort Western Nevada Supply All of our Plan Your Visit pages have a downloadable map like this one. Jim Zellers Janet Zipser Zipkin Photography Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anne Chadwick, President Jeff Brown, Vice President Ted Owens, Secretary Geoffrey Griffin,Treasurer Gina Biondi Jim Hoelter Kevin Mitchell Michael Sabarese William Thauvette Make a secure donation online or set up a recurring J. Thomas Van Berkem donation from our website: www.tdlandtrust.org ADVISORS Martin Bern John Cobourn Lance Conn Kathleen Eagan Bob Fink Penny Fink Ralph Hunt Judy Mayorga William McGlashan Stefanie Olivieri Jim Porter Craig Ritchey

STAFF Perry Norris, Executive Director Ward Fransler, Finance Director Kellie Wright, Development John Svahn, Stewardship K.V. Van Lom, Communications and Administration Kevin Starr, Stewardship Dave Mandrella, Independence Lake Preserve Marina Manager

Atop Razorback Ridge at Royal Gorge. Photo by Laurie Sweeney.

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