2016 KHLT Newletter

LANDMARKS 2016 Newsletter for Kachemak Heritage Land Trust HIGHLIGHTS

Developing a Land Ethic Mountains to Sea Carnivorous Plants King Maker Comes to the Kenai Peninsula Poopdeck Platt Property Landmark Circle

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planning for the future of our Poopdeck Platt property. This beautiful and well-loved property in the heart of Homer has a history of being important to our community and our community as a whole for its garden, the trail, and for its wonderful log cabin.

Marie McCarty Executive Director

There’s a buzz in the land trust community about community conservation. It’s been the topic of conversation at the national level, at our statewide meeting of Alaskan land trusts, and is mentioned seven times in our new strategic plan. But what is it and how does it impact you as a Kachemak Heritage Land Trust supporter?

Community conservation is an expansive way to think about conservation projects with a deliberate focus on serving diverse communities and their needs. It is a way for land trusts to foster people connecting to place and to one another – through conservation projects that feel familiar and through projects that approach conservation in a non-traditional fashion.

As one focus of our community conservation work, Kachemak Heritage Land Trust is

For almost three years we have worked with the National Park Service’s Rivers Trails and Conservation Assistance Program.

We developed a vision for the future and developed a plan to enhance the Poopdeck Platt property to help better connect nature with people. We envision it to be a quiet, serene refuge in the middle of busy downtown Homer for all to enjoy – a place of community pride. We hope to enhance Homer’s trails with the first on-the-ground phase of our trail planning happening this year.

For me, our community conservation outlook is a way to ensure that what we are doing reflects what our community wants and needs us to do. With our community conservation lens, I am excited to continue KHLT’s work to serve our Kenai Peninsula communities – and am thankful for your support in so many ways for what we do.

KHLT Board Members Sam Means, President Donna Aderhold, Vice President Larsen Klingel, Treasurer Hannah Heimbuch, Interim Secretary Joey Allred Marian Beck Kevin Mertzweiller John Mouw

KHLT Staff Marie McCarty, Executive Director Rick Cline, Accounting/Grant Manager Joel Cooper, Stewardship Director Denise Jantz, Communications & Development Coordinator Courtney Dodge, Stewardship Intern

Website Nina Daley, Volunteer

KHLT Contact Information Kachemak Heritage Land Trust 315 Klondike Avenue Homer, AK 99603 (907) 235-5263 | (907) 235-1503 (fax) www.facebook.com/ kachemakheritagelandtrust www.KachemakLandTrust.org

Credits Photos © KHLT (unless noted) Layout Design | Debi Bodett Cover Photo: The Kenai Peninsula’s second King Makers, Jen and Paul Castellani on their organic farm at the headwaters of the Anchor River

CONTENTS DIRECTOR’S COLUMN .............. 1 Marie McCarty Executive Director

WELCOME AND FAREWELL ........ 2 FAREWELL TO MANDY WORKING TOGETHER .............. 3 LAND AT HEART .................... 4

High Tea and Peonies with Daisy Lee

NOTES FROM THE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR .......... 5

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DIRTBAGERS ....................... 6

n late July, a small group of KHLT supporters gathered at founding board member Daisy Lee Andersen Bitter’s home overlooking Kachemak Bay. The group gathered for a High Tea and Peonies fundraising event supporting KHLT’s important conservation work. We were honored to have this special event at Daisy Lee’s beautiful property. 

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MOUNTAINS TO SEA ................ 7 ROADSIDE SALMON CARNIVOROUS PLANTS ............ 9 KING MAKER ....................... 10 POOPDECK – AN INSPIRATIONAL REFUGE ....... 11 TRADELAND ....................... 12 LANDMARK CIRCLE ................ 13 www.KachemakLandTrust.org

KHLT WELCOMES

KHLT BOARD MEMBER

Our New Intern

Scott Connelly Moves South

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would like to welcome Courtney Dodge as our new Stewardship Intern. Courtney was the first in her family to graduate from college, graduating from Western Michigan University, with a degree in Environmental Studies. After getting her degree, she went on to be an Americorp volunteer based in Courtney Dodge KHLT Stewardship Intern Asheville, North Carolina, doing trail work with the National Parks Service in places like the beautiful Smoky Mountains. “I’ve been doing volunteer stewardship with many different nature centers and conservation organizations for years now. I’ve never been this far west or north before. I’m incredibly grateful to be in Homer and excited to be the KHLT intern.” It’s great to have you on board, Courtney! 

Homer Realtor Scott Connelly, joined the KHLT Board of Directors in 2008 and has been a great asset to the organization including serving as secretary. Scott recently explained “Having a realtor on the board seemed to be a natural fit. It has been a tremendous learning experience for me on many levels. If life changes hadn’t taken me out of state I would certainly still be on the board”.

Thank you, Nancy

Kevin Mertzweiller to Run for Board Seat

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ancy Lee Evans joined the KHLT Board of Directors in January, 2012 and has recently resigned from that position. Nancy is a small business owner of the AnamCara Program, is involved in the new and exciting Homer Folk School, and organizes guided trips to her beloved homeland of Ireland. We thank her for her service as a Board Member, and Nancy Lee Evans Former KHLT wish her well on her new adventures.

Board Member Her love of nature has led her down many paths, and we are honored that it crossed with ours.

Thank you, Nancy! 

Scott Connelly, former KHLT Board Member and Marie McCarty, KHLT Executive Director

In August, Scott moved to the lower 48 with his new wife, Diana. Scott says he will be back to Homer at least to visit, so until then, happy trails. Thank you, Scott, for all you have done for us! 

evin Mertzweiller was appointed by the KHLT Board of Directors to complete the term of recently resigned Board Member, Nancy Lee Evans. The term runs until the end of this year. Kevin joined our Land and Easement Committee in the spring of 2014 and has already proven to be a very valuable asset to the organization. You will be seeing Kevin Kevin Mertzweiller KHLT Board of Directors on this year’s ballot for our annual meeting and elections, running for his first three-year term.

Welcome to the Board Kevin! 

WELCOME TO THE

Development Committee Claire

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laire Waxman came to Alaska in 1977, first to Kodiak and then in 1978, moved to Homer. Ten-years after arriving, Claire and her husband Bob Schmutzler purchased Homer’s well-loved business Homer Saw and Cycle. Before coming to Alaska, Claire went to Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin and Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, majoring in chemistry and biology. When asked about her new volunteer position she stated “I look forward to helping to keep KHLT moving forward with their purpose into the future”. Welcome aboard Claire!  LANDMARKS • NEWSLETTER FOR KACHEMAK HERITAGE LAND TRUST • 2016

Claire Waxman KHLT Development Committee

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Mandy Bernard, former Conservation Director

Farewell to Mandy

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Board of Directors and staff are sad to say farewell to conservation director Mandy Bernard, who leaves the land trust after almost 6 dedicated years. Mandy ushered in a new level of professionalism and enthusiasm when she landed in Homer. Under Mandy’s watch: • KHLT gained accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance, • improved methods and standards for decision-making regarding conservation lands and stewarding properties, • added new permanent staff, • helped form the Anchor River Salmon Conservation Area, and • matured the Mountains to Sea program (a program in which KHLT, in partnership with several organizations and agencies, is identifying stream corridors between the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Cook Inlet that are important to conserve).

Marie McCarty fondly remembers Mandy’s early days on the Kenai Peninsula. “Our first day together involved driving through a snowstorm to Kenai after managing a rare flat tire on our trusty Land Trust Subaru. We were fortunate that day to meet with one of our former longtime Board members and see

some of the wonderful, though very snowy, parcels that KHLT had protected over the years as we drove along the route. From that day until her final work day at KHLT Mandy has brought a passion for land conservation, a careful and considerate eye to evaluating projects, and wise counsel to KHLT, and for that we are tremendously thankful.”

Board member Donna Aderhold was fortunate to travel across the bay with Mandy to assess a property for a possible conservation easement. “Mandy was new to Homer and new to marine environments,” Donna said. “She was thrilled to be on the water for the first time and her zest for the bay caused me to view the snow-capped mountains and deep blue water with fresh, more appreciative eyes. Her passion for land conservation, and doing it right, has not waned since those early days.”

When Mandy started work at the land trust she purchased a used pair of XtraTufs and resealed the seams where they leaked with a bead of white caulk. With Mandy’s varied skills and zest for life, it’s going to be tough to fill those boots. We wish Mandy the very best in her future endeavors. 

Working Together!

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his past summer was the bi-annual statewide meeting of Alaska land trusts and WOW, it was truly fantastic! Thank you, Great Land Trust for hosting the 2016 gathering.

Part of the group hiked up to the (preserved forever!)

Bodenburg Butte where this photo was taken by GLT’s stewardship coordinator, Matt McMillan. We already can’t wait until the next one! 

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Talented local artist Hailey Smith created this wonderful oil-on-canvas painting Stomping Grounds for our 15th annual auction and Land at heart award presentation. Thank you Hailey!

Land at Heart

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t was with great honor that the KHLT Board of Directors presented Ed Bailey and Nina Faust with our 3rd annual Land at Heart Award. This award recognizes members of our communities “For distinguished contributions to land conservation on the Kenai Peninsula.” Ed and Nina’s combined lifetime work conserving land, their belief in land stewardship and in leaving a legacy of habitat protection are celebrated through this very special Land at Heart Award.

The formal award was presented at KHLT’s 15th annual auction, For the Love of Our Stomping Grounds, on Saturday, October 15. Congratulations Ed and Nina, well deserved! 

Thank you to our 2016 event sponsor.

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Notes from the Stewardship Director

Developing a “Land Ethic” How Do We Do It?

The reward for clamoring through the labyrinth of willow to the other side of the drainage? An 80-degree ravine slope littered with downed spruce trees, scattered about like someone dumped a giant can of pick-up sticks. But all along the way, as you fight for the path of least resistance, you realize that you are walking in the path of moose and bear. The signs are everywhere – foot prints, scat, browsed willow, scratched trees, matted down beds of grass that look like inviting places to nap.

Sure, wildlife is built to navigate this terrain, but you’ve got to wonder whether animals have a few choice words for the spruce bark beetle. No matter how difficult the terrain, the real reward for hiking each of KHLT’s conservation properties is the knowledge that these lands will always be there for wildlife to roam and humans to appreciate.

KHLT stewards over 3,200 acres of critical wildlife, fish, and bird habitat and recreational lands from the head of Kachemak Bay to the Kenai River. As part of this stewardship, we are obligated to monitor, document, and assure that these important habitats – the conservation values of these lands – are maintained.

Every year, dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer monitors vie for the opportunity to assist in the stewarding of these lands by walking where the bear and moose walk. Participating in stewardship monitoring helps our volunteers develop and expand an appreciation for natural spaces—a land ethic. If you would like to assist with our stewardship activities, please contact us! 

As part of the headwaters of Fritz Creek, this conservation property provides valuable riparian willow habitat and several steep ravines and springs.

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ATV tracks through KHLT’s Effler property, a headwater fen— part of the headwaters of the Bridge Creek Watershed.

Why Do They Do It?

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hat, you may wonder, is this a picture of? If you think it looks like ATV tracks through a wetland, you are right.

But this is not just any wetland. The tracks go right through KHLT’s Effler property which is a headwater fen. Similar to a bog, this fen is important because it is part of the headwaters of the Bridge Creek Watershed—Homer’s drinking water source. The fen provides nutrients for the base of the wetland food web and filters dust and pollutants from the water as it makes its way to the Bridge Creek Reservoir.

Gene and Mim Effler acquired this property as part of their homestead in 1951. In 2007, the Effler family donated 18-acres of the original homestead on West Skyline Drive to KHLT to preserve the natural wetland habitat, to protect the unique conservation values of this beautiful fen, and to provide an educational nature trail that teaches the importance of this special landscape. Vehicles, whether motorized or nonmotorized, compact the moss and underlying peat, channel the water flow, and adversely affect the function of the wetland fen for many years.

It is quite unfortunate when someone feels the urge to desecrate this or other important habitats, or to vandalize and steal from private property, but these are realities we sometimes encounter while stewarding conservation lands. We hope that highlighting the importance of these lands will help instill a land ethic that makes it second nature to care for and respect our irreplaceable landscapes. We thank our members for supporting our efforts in generating and expanding a land ethic on the Kenai Peninsula. 

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Thank Goodness for DiRtBaGers!

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KHLT’s Calvin and Coyle Trailhead

hat would we do without the Homer Wilderness Leader’s DiRtBaGers?!

Thanks to these valiant stewards of the land, we are able to see the boardwalk on our Calvin and Coyle trail—a 1.5-mile nature trail that has an amazing view of the Beluga Wetlands, and our Poopdeck Platt property is looking better than ever!

The DiRtBaGers worked hard helping our stewardship director, Joel Cooper, maintain the well-loved trail located just east of Homer off Mariner Drive. They also assisted with landscaping on our Poopdeck Platt property in the heart of downtown Homer.

HoWL’s DiRtBaG Service Corp. is a grant funded program that gives trip credits when kids go out to do community services.

Thank you DiRtBaGers!  LANDMARKS • NEWSLETTER FOR KACHEMAK HERITAGE LAND TRUST • 2016

Poopdeck Platt Property

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Mountains to Sea

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in partnership with several organizations and agencies working on the “Mountains to Sea” initiative, has identified 20 unique stream corridors between the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Cook Inlet that are important to large-landscape conservation efforts – with an overall goal of connecting already protected headwaters of salmon streams to the ocean. The Mountains to Sea conservation strategy was used this spring to identify the possible acquisition of two parcels that separate the Kenai Refuge from the Kasilof River, one of the 20 Mountains to Sea corridors. In June, KHLT joined US Fish and Wildlife to float the Kasilof River and view this corridor from the water firsthand. 

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Roadside Salmon

by Chris Guo Research Technician, KBNERR UAA Alaska Center for Conservation Science

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he Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is currently engaged in a project to nominate headwater streams throughout the Kenai Lowlands for the Anadromous Waters Catalog (AWC) and Atlas. The AWC is an archived list of waters that support anadromous fish maintained by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. The term ‘anadromous’ refers to the life history of certain fish (notably, salmon) that spawn in freshwater and develop in saltwater. Coho salmon are an anadromous species that spend 1-3 years in freshwater before migrating to the ocean. We use predictive modeling to select sites that are likely to have rearing Coho Salmon. We then field test the sites by electrofishing, which is a relatively harmless fishing technique when done correctly.

One of our more successful sites within the Anchor River system happens to be located on KHLT land. We call it ‘Site 18’ but you may know it as the Starr property located about 5 miles past Diamond Ridge Road along the Sterling Highway. The water there moved slow like molasses and the stream bed was soft, sinking your feet if you didn’t keep moving. When we visited, it was over a meter deep and quite murky with the color of rust.

This turned out to be perfect habitat for Cohos because we saw plenty jumping out of the water trying to eat the hovering bugs. For a successful nomination, we need to capture and photograph two anadromous fish. It was such good habitat that we caught four of these little Cohos almost right away!

What’s more is that they were relatively larger than what we normally find. Their size (approximately 3” long) tells us that these particular fish have been growing for a year and will likely head out to the ocean in another year. With more than half of our sites yet to be sampled, we are hopeful to keep finding these resilient fish in our local watersheds.  9

Drosera rotundifolia – Round-Leafed Sundew

Search for Carnivorous Plants

By Jeannie Woodring

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enai Peninsula lands hold interesting resources, as discovered by a group from the Homer Native Plant Society searching for carnivorous plants on KHLT protected lands north of Anchor Point on a sunny July day. One of KHLT’s founding board members Daisy Lee Andersen Bitter led the group. On previous plant hikes through the property, she and other botanists had discovered four of Alaska’s seven carnivorous plant species. The warm summer of 2016 had partially dried out the property, which affected habitat where some of the species grow, and other species of bog plants had bloomed weeks earlier.

As a result, the group only found an abundance of the two most prolific carnivorous plants on the property – the Drosera anglica (Long-Leafed Sundew) and the Drosera rotundifolia (Round-Leafed Sundew). Other highlights of the trip included ripe blueberries, a Greater Yellowlegs (a shorebird of freshwater ponds and tidal marshes), and a handful of different plants that Daisy Lee helped identify. 

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King Maker Comes to the Kenai Peninsula

Kenai Peninsula’s first King Makers!

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almon touch almost everyone on the Kenai Peninsula in one way or another, which is why KHLT dedicates several programs to salmon habitat conservation. This year we added the King Maker Program, which celebrates local individuals for the actions they have taken to support salmon on the Peninsula.

Conserving salmon habitat for future generations requires all of us to take action, whether large or small. It is hoped that the King Maker program will help inspire individuals in our communities to take simple steps to help salmon and to acknowledge the value of their habitat, helping to ensure they are here far into the future. What better way to inspire people to take action than to celebrate those who already do? We look forward to honoring many individuals, partnerships, and groups through this longterm program, inspiring others to do what’s right for salmon, and in turn, creating lasting habitat conservation support. 

an Pascucci of Soldotna was crowned King Maker on August 5, at Soldotna Creek Park during his going-away community gathering by Board member Joey Allred and longtime land trust supporter Lynn Whitmore. Dan’s love for salmon is evident in his ability to translate science into plain language that makes it accessible to all. Thousands of children and adults have benefitted from his work as a teacher and naturalist with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and as the Education Specialist at the Kenai Watershed Forum. His creative approach to teaching science brought music, fun and enthusiasm to all, and has made a difference for salmon—planting the conservation seed with the next generation of stewards of our irreplaceable lands. We were honored to crown Dan our first King Maker before he left Alaska for the Lower 48 to start a new adventure.

Do you know a potential King Maker?

Please tell us!

Dan Pascucci of Soldotna was crowned the Kenai Peninsula’s first King Maker

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art of the King Maker program includes the Baby Salmon Live Here initiative. Strategically placed BSLH signs will highlight and inform the public as to the unsuspecting places where salmon live, in turn, increasing habitat conservation support. The first two signs will be installed on the Anchor River.

en and Paul Castellani of Anchor Point became our second King Makers on August 19. As landowners, over several years Jen and Paul have assisted Kachemak Bay Research Reserve by providing access to their property, including installation of antennas as part of their headwater stream research, giving the opportunity for important juvenile salmon research. This important work brought to light that yes indeed, the landscape they steward at the headwaters of the Anchor River is home to baby salmon. It’s actions such as their organic farming practices, off the grid lifestyle, low impact on the environment, and intentional decision making in respect to wildlife and the waters that surround them, that are good for the baby salmon that inhabit the 140-acres in their care. These actions will help ensure salmon will be in our future for generations to come.

As we say for King Makers, it’s little actions that make big fish! 

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A Serene and Inspirational Refuge in the Heart of Homer: KHLT’s Poopdeck Platt Property

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goal for our in-town Poopdeck Platt property: a place of community pride recognized by all as a living example of how conservation connects people and the land. Our hope is that it will be a serene refuge in the middle of busy Homer with people enjoying narrow, permeable trails winding their way through the property, allowing them to see, smell, observe and experience this beautiful landscape. Our Poopdeck Property will be part of our new Ambassador Lands Program as land that exemplifies how our neighbors can enjoy a small parcel of land that meets both the needs of people who play and work there and the plants and animals that live there. This property is passively used by the community now and is the location of our offices.

We hope to inspire more people to enjoy this beautiful place as we carefully develop its wonderful features.

To meet this goal, KHLT is planning a major upgrade to the property. After three years planning with the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and with funding from the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Wildlife Program, we are finalizing a conceptual site plan that includes trails crossing the property with a viewing platform and interpretive signage, as well as a renovated garden that is designed to give back to the community. Ultimately, we intend to build a small and well-designed office building, although this part of the project will be planned in more detail further down the road in the long-term project. 

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his summer, with a lot of help from several local businesses and volunteers, KHLT has two new office spaces! This wonderful new building will house our dedicated stewardship staff. Thank you to everyone who helped in this much-needed effort and to the Rasmuson Foundation for their generous grant support, making it possible to bring this long-time need to fruition.  11

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Tradeland - Making a Difference with Non-Conservation Land

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ong-time KHLT member, DeAnne Stokes recently donated the funds from her sale of a small, remote parcel of land to benefit KHLT’s conservation efforts on the Peninsula.

This wonderful and generous gift is the first of our new Tradelands program. Thank you for this wonderful gift DeAnne! 

A Diamond In The Rough Non-Conservation Land

I acquired my small remote parcel in the State of Alaska land lottery of the early 1980’s and felt I was truly a part of this beautiful country.

For all the intervening years, I considered, dreamed, tried to visit my little piece of the planet. I joined KHLT and read with pleasure about their work on the Peninsula.

When I decided to retire after 30 years of living and working in Fairbanks, I realized that our family was not going to make use of the land directly, so how could I be a good steward in the long run? I offered to donate it directly to KHLT and when that turned out to be unworkable, I heard about the tradeland possibility. I was then able to work directly with realtor Scott Connelly. His determination and commitment was contagious… and it worked!

Although my family may not live or work on the Kenai Peninsula, I believe that supporting the conservation work of KHLT will ensure that there will always be a remarkable place to visit.

The gift of a town lot, a small rural parcel, commercial property, a single family home – sparkle with conservation potential.

The value of non-conservation land is huge. With your permission, the sale of your non-conservation land allows Kachemak Heritage Land Trust to preserve other Alaskan fish and wildlife habitat forever.

Thank you, all.

— DeAnne Stokes

Photo credit DeAnne Stokes

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KHLT’S LANDMARK Circle 2016 Membership Donors

Please consider increasing your annual gift in 2017.

Don’t forget to Pick.Click.Give. when applying for your Alaska PFD!

Landmark Circle » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »

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Nancy Gordon and Stephan Williams Dr. Larry Gough Christine Griffard Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin Mary Griswold Mari Anne and Maynard Gross Pauli and Harmon Hall Marge Hays Gerald and Lucy Hepler Bruce and Polly Hess Nancy Hillstrand Kris Holderied Steve Hughes and Robbie Coffey Gabriela Husmann and Konrad Schaad MonaLee Jantz David Johnson Bill Kaiana Marilyn Kirkham and Doug VanPatten Tom, Ethan, and Emily Kizzia Larsen Klingel Paul Knight Susan Knight and Glenn Lamb Patrice Krant and Rick Rosenbloom Anne Kroeker and Richard Leeds – Wildlife Forever Fund Ken Landfield and Sue Wohlgemuth Anne Lanier Mary and Jack Lentfer Nancy Levinson Sherry Lewis Konrad Liegel Jane Little Deb Lowney and Ralph Broshes Ned and Charlissa Magen James and Dianne Mahaffey Karen Marquardt Donna and John Martin Milli Martin David Lewis and Lyn Maslow Donna and Warren Matthews George Matz and Jeannie Woodring Sue Mauger and Mike Byerly Lin and Don May Jeanne McArthur Marie McCarty and Steve Baird Diane and Michael McBride Mike and Cathy McCarthy Sam Means Joe Meehan Anna Meredith Kate and Scott Meyer Peter Mjos and Karen Ruud Graydon and Larry Moss John and Rika Mouw www.KachemakLandTrust.org

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Eileen Mullen Marge Mullen Peggy Mullen Mike Mungoven Ed and Loraine Murphy Mike Navarre Bethine Nehus Anne Nixon Jackie Norvell Robert Oates Susan Oesting Mike O’Meara Jon and Nelda Osgood Debbie and Jack Oudiz Barbara and Lance Petersen Janice Peyton Richard and Nancy Porter Sue Post and Jim Levine Marga and David Raskin Arlene Ronda Priscilla Russell and Art Kruski Michael Saxton Barb Scalzi David and Mary Schroer Paul and Tina Seaton Bob Shavelson and Miranda Weiss Jeanie Sherwood Pixie and Carl Siebe E. Ray Sinclair Hailey Smith Rob Stiratelli DeAnne Stokes Caroline Storm Melvyn Strydom and Nadya Klingel Arliss Sturgulewski David Stutzer and Jenny Edwards Jim Thiele and Sue Pope Vince and Tracey Tillion Randall Wiest and Giiulia Tortora Emmitt and Mary Trimble Dave and Marcia Trudgen Rita Turner R.W. (Toby) Tyler Ralph Van Dusseldorp and Marilyn Kay Johnson Neil and Kyra Wagner Claire Waxman and Bob Schmutzler Betsy Webb George and Ellen West Anne Wieland and Todd Gustafson Laura Sievert and Curt Wilcox Masami Yoshioka Individual members with gifts $100+ received between October 24, 2015 and October 24, 2016

KHLT thanks ALL of our members.

We would not be able to do it without you!

Thanks to our Business Members » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »

Ageya Wilderness Education Alaska Rivers Company Alaska Training Room Alaska Wildland Adventures, Inc Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce Aurora Taxes Bay Excursions, LLC Bay Realty, Inc. Bear Creek Winery Carol Comfort Piano Studios Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Collin’s Excavation and Services Cosmic Kitchen, Inc Daniel Perry Violin Derry and Associates Gregoire Construction High Tide Arts Homer Electric Association Homer Saw and Cycle Homer Veterinary Clinic Jay Brant General Contractors Johnson and Sons Kachemak Bay Ferry, Inc. Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge Kenai Peninsula Borough Kenai Watershed Forum Lisa Wood Pottery

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Thanks to our Project Funders

Oceanside Farms Old Town B&B Mako’s Water Taxi Marine Services of AK, Inc. Melody Chelsey Acupuncture Morning Wind Pottery Nana Management Services – Lodging Division Nature’s Venture North Wind Home Collection Polebenders Fishing Princess Cruises Ravn Alaska Red Bird Kitchen Rita Turner, LMT Seaman’s Adventures Seaside Farms Sportsman’s Warehouse St. Augustine Kayak Adventures The Grog Shop The Homestead Trails End Horse Adventures True North Kayak Adventures Ulmer’s Drug and Hardware Wilderness Garden Day Spa Wild North Photography Wintercreek Jewelry

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Program Kenai Peninsula Foundation Land Trust Alliance Land Trust Alliance Western Program National Park Service – RTCA Program Rasmuson Foundation The Bullitt Foundation The Charlotte Martin Foundation US Fish & Wildlife Partners for Fish & Wildlife US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Coastal Program Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Businesses with gifts $100+ received between October 24, 2015 and October 24, 2016

Thanks to our Business Contributors » » » » » » » » » »

Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center Alaska SeaLife Center Baycrest Greenhouse Bridge Creek Birch Syrup Cycle Logical Explore Cooper Landing F/V Kelsey Free Spirit Bike Jerseys Homer’s Jeans Island Watch B&B

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Kachemak Bay Research Reserve Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival Loopy Lupine Many Rivers Paul Dungan Pottery Pho Thai Save-U-More Safeway Sea Glo Spa and Boutique Spenard Builders Supply

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The Brew Shop The Homer Bookstore The Homer News The Homer Theatre The Wave Room Two Sisters Bakery and Café Wagon Wheel Garden and Pet Vida’s Thai Food

Businesses with gifts received between October 24, 2015 and October 24, 2016 If we have unintentionally missed your name on one of these lists, we sincerely apologize. Please let us know so we can make the correction.

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KHLT and YOU Please join us as we move forward with our important conservation work protecting fish, bird, and wildlife habitat as well as recreational lands for the future. By working together, we can make a difference! Thank you for your continued support. – The KHLT Board and Staff

Consider giving ahead to future generations by including the Land Trust in your estate plans.