Oregon Wild Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
Is this river safe from mining? Annual report inside
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Oregon’s own Yellowstone
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2009 Accomplishments
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Annual Report
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OWCLF Board of Directors President Treasurer Secretary
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Jim Baker Chad Kromm Jan Wilson
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Jim Baker Chad Kromm Rand Schenck
Executive Director Conservation Director Director of Finance & Admin. Director of Development Wilderness Coord. Healthy Rivers Campaign Coord. Roadless Wildlands Advocate Communications Associate Membership Coord. Naturalist
Regna Merritt Steve Pedery Candice Guth Allison Oseth Erik Fernandez Ani Kame’enui Rob Klavins Sean Stevens Cheryl Lohrmann Wendell Wood
Oregon Wild Board of Directors President Vice President/Treasurer Secretary Susan Applegate Pat Clancy Mike Helm Leslie Logan
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COVER PH OTO: K EN M O R R I SH Siskiyou Wild River
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From the Director’s Desk
What’s old is new Regna Merritt
Last month we marked the 35th
anniversary of Oregon Wild, first known as the Oregon Wilderness Coalition and then ONRC. What a fitting time to celebrate recent accomplishments and rally for ambitious, new conservation campaigns! In March, we scored a huge victory with passage of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. This legislation represents the largest Wilderness expansion in Oregon in 25 years. All told, 202,000 acres of Oregon Wilderness and 90 miles of Wild & Scenic Rivers were forever protected. With your help, Oregon Wild crossed the finish line after leading coalition efforts to designate 127,000 acres of Wilderness and 80 miles of Wild & Scenic Rivers around Mount Hood.
Also with your help, we assisted Soda Mountain Wilderness Council and Friends of Elk River in establishing permanent protections for 24,000 acres of Soda Mountain Wilderness and 13,700 acres of Copper Salmon Wilderness at the headwaters of the Elk River. While we are thrilled with these wins, threats continue to loom on the horizon. Federal appointments made by President Obama have not necessarily resulted in agency staff leading the charge to reverse bad Bush-era decisions. Indeed, the new administration supports some old policies based on bad science, including the delisting of the gray wolf. In response, Oregon Wild has galvanized activists and joined in court action, pushing back against the de-listing and subsequent sport hunt. As I write, nearly 150 wolves have been shot and killed in Montana and Idaho, threatening the establishment of healthy packs in Oregon. We’ve had more success in pushing the Obama administration to
withdraw the Western Oregon Plan Revisions (WOPR) and in beginning to stand up for the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. In the coming year, we’ll work hard to keep our carbon-storing, old-growth forests standing all across Oregon.
in protecting Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife and waters!
Over the past 35 years, many development threats have disappeared only to reappear later. This phenomenon continues until we secure legislative protections. Remember our struggle to stop a copper mine slated for the North Santiam? That effort roused many staunch defenders to campaign hard for Opal Creek Wilderness. We achieved success in 1996. Today mining claims are multiplying in the Siskiyou Wild Rivers area – Oregon’s Yellowstone. (see the next page). In the coming months and years, we’ll preserve the pure waters and largest unprotected wild forest remaining between San Francisco and the Olympics. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your passion and persistence
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MEGAN REDFIELD Chetco Pass Lily in the Siskiyou Wild Rivers area Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
Oregon’s own Yellowstone – the Siskiyou Wild Rivers Erik Fernandez and Ani Kame’enui
As settlers arrived in Oregon in the
1840s they encountered a different Oregon than we know today. This was a time before massive clear-cutting, salmon-killing dams, mountains scarred in the search for gold, and the ever-expanding march toward development. Today, our two million acres of protected Wilderness offer a hint of what this land was once like. Nowhere exists a larger chunk of this remnant wildness than in the still unprotected Siskiyou Wild Rivers area – Oregon’s Yellowstone.
KEN MORRISH Angler Brian Gies tight to a wild winter steelhead on a small coastal Siskiyou winter steelhead stream Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
By a stroke of geological luck, the Siskiyou Wild Rivers avoided the last ice age and missed recent volcanic activity that impacted much of the surrounding landscape. As a result, the region’s plants reign supreme. The flora here evolved over a longer time span than most in the Pacific Northwest and represents an exceptional portfolio of native plants and wildflowers. The World Conservation Union has designated the Siskiyou Wild Rivers an Area of Global Botanical Significance and over 100 plant species in 4
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Suction dredge pack machines vacuum streambeds and disturb salmon spawning grounds
the area are found nowhere else on earth, including one of the rarest plants in all of North America, the Kalmiopsis Leachiana. Likewise, the region hosts an astounding 28 different types of trees, including the only redwood forests found in Oregon. The unique geology of the Siskiyou region also highlights its importance in the face of global climate change. With diverse topography and intact habitat corridors, Oregon’s Yellowstone provides natural pathways for
species forced to move to higher elevations or new habitat zones as our climate shifts. In addition to native plants, Oregon’s Yellowstone is home to a collection of critical salmon rivers, prime spawning grounds, and no large dams. The result is wild salmon runs that are healthier than those in many other western rivers like the Klamath, Sacramento, and Columbia. Siskiyou rivers welcome coho, chinook, steelhead, and even green sturgeon. Oregon Wild
Why do we call it Oregon’s Yellowstone? When Congress established the first The Siskiyou Wild Rivers area is one of National Park in the world in Wyoming in the few regions in the lower 48 that can 1872, Yellowstone became the symbol of compare with Yellowstone’s biodiversity. a previously untested idea – forever With 1,400 known plant species – over protecting wildlife and a huge chunk of 100 of which are found only in the region the habitat they relied upon. Wildlife was – and a far-reaching network of healthy such a central idea that the first paid salmon watersheds, Oregon’s own staffer at the Park was appointed as Yellowstone is well known as an “gamekeeper” to control poaching. ecological ark. SA N DY LO NSDA L E The Darlingtonia Lily is just one example of the biological diversity of the Siskiyous.
“I think this is probably the most important, the most biologically significant, unprotected landscape in the American West” – Secretary of the Interior under President Clinton, Bruce Babbitt.
Today, Yellowstone National Park is known as a haven for elk, grizzly, bison, and wolves, as well as home to over 1,000 plant species.
The next step? Protecting Oregon’s Yellowstone for fish, wildlife, and future generations. - SS
work to protect this habitat as and healthy salmon runs play a Wilderness will help ensure these wild significant economic role by sustainsalmon runs continue to thrive. ing the fishing industry in communities like Port Orford, west of the Not surprisingly, many of these great proposed Wilderness. salmon rivers are also perfect waters for rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. While Oregon’s Yellowstone is Thousands flock every year to the arguably the most important natural world class rapids and scenery of the area in the state, it is also one of the Rogue River, while only the most most threatened. Following the skilled boaters attempt the Green Biscuit fire in 2002, the region saw the Wall rapids of the Illinois River. largest proposed logging project Whitewater rafting helps boost local in modern times. While some damage economies in towns like Grants Pass, was done by logging, conservationists 5
successfully held back chainsaws and bulldozers from reaching a majority of the area. At present, the most pressing threats are off road vehicles and mining. The U.S. Forest Service is currently planning to allow 115 miles of ATV routes to carve through the proposed Wilderness, fragmenting wildlife habitat and degrading water quality. Mining activity has long threatened otherwise pristine rivers like Rough and Ready Creek and the Chetco Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
River. In the last decade, a mining boom has only served to expand the potential for harmful mining. And more miners could be on the way. In the summer of 2009, the State of California took action to protect sensitive salmon spawning streams by banning suction dredge mining. While the ban provides a reprieve south of the border, miners are now moving north to Oregon and setting their sights on the Siskiyou Wild Rivers. Though only 0.3% of the jobs in Josephine County are linked to mining, the environmental price tag is far more significant. Recognizing the importance of the Siskiyou Wild Rivers area, President Clinton called for a timeout on new mining claims in the Siskiyous in 2001. Unfortunately, the withdrawal was quickly abandoned by President Bush. Most recently, Governor Ted Kulongoski has called to reinstate the timeout on new mining claims until Oregon’s Yellowstone can be protected as Wilderness.
Special rivers at risk A number of quiet, salmon-bearing streams in southwest Oregon have become hideouts for some of the region’s most egregious and illegal mining activities. Recently, Sucker Creek (a tributary to the salmon-rich Illinois River) played reluctant home to mining ponds 15 feet deep, extensive logging along the creek, and a bulldozed access road that puts most US FS roads to shame. The offending miner’s disregard for public land and federal law landed him in jail.
However, an area northwest of Sucker Creek along the Little Chetco River is an ongoing example of Oregon mining at its worst. Here lies a mine that has angered everyone from the State Department of Environmental Quality to local activists. “Emily Camp,” a small parcel of private land hidden within the heart of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, hosts several outbuildings and gold mining activities. The owner, who markets it as a wilderness getaway, has refused to abide by
SI SK I YOU PROJ ECT I llegally dug mining pits dot the forest near Sucker Creek
The effects of mining Mining in one of Oregon’s most The effects of mining activities on rivers and streams include: unique natural treasures poses a • Degraded water quality for significant threat to the historically downstream wildlife and humans pristine Siskiyou Wild Rivers area. due to toxic runoff, leaching, Toxic water quality, erosion, and the and erosion from explorations exploitation of public lands are just and tailings; a few of the major impacts of hardrock and suction dredge mining. • Removal and extreme disruption Since 2001, when the Clinton mining of streambeds that eliminate moratorium was reversed, there spawning habitat for salmon and have been over 800 new claims destroys habitat for other wildlife; filed in the region.
Oregon and the West have changed since the days of Lewis and Clark, but the Siskiyou Wild Rivers has remained largely intact. In the coastal mountains from the Olympics to south of San Francisco, it is the only Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1 ROLF SKAR
the law, and continues development of the property without building, sanitation, or health permits, or water rights for domestic purposes and mining operations. While not all mining claims or their owners exemplify such poor land management and behavior, these cases certainly highlight the growing concern regarding the “anything goes” mining practices and their impacts on southwest Oregon’s beautiful, wild, and scenic rivers.
The 1872 General Mining Act – then and now
large block of wildland habitat left. In the face of multiple threats, we must continue to fight to protect this wilderness reserve for salmon, rare plants, and the benefit of future generations.
The 1872 Mining Law has been on the books unchanged for over 130 years. In that time, lax regulation of harmful mining activities has left us with degraded wildlands and a big clean-up bill. This antiquated law is proof that the more some things change, the more other things stay the same. Take a look at 1872 versus today.
Take Action! Call your elected officials and urge them to do all they can do to protect this unique Oregon treasure. Encourage them to support a mining moratorium in Oregon’s Yellowstone until they are able to permanently protect the area as Wilderness. Senator Wyden (202.224.5244), Senator Merkley (202.224.3753), and Representative DeFazio (202.225.6416).
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Tool of the mining trade Chemical technique for mining
• Abusive land use practices such as clear-cutting, heavy equipment use near and in streams, riparian vegetation removal, and irresponsible road building.
Visibility enhancement
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How to get a hold of your lawyer when you’ve mined illegally
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Number of endangered species in Oregon
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2009 Accomplishments Despite the challenges of a struggling economy, our 35th year of protecting
Oregon has been filled with success. An historic Wilderness bill along with the overturning of numerous Bush-era policies clearly shows that we are moving from defense to offense. Here are some highlights from the year and what to look for in 2010.
Old Growth
Wildlands Wilderness • Led the coalition effort to protect 127,000 acres of new Wilderness and 83 miles of new Wild & Scenic Rivers around Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. • Worked with partners to secure additional Wilderness protections (including Copper Salmon and Soda Mountain) totaling the largest Wilderness expansion in Oregon in 25 years.
Roadless
• Partnered in a lawsuit in the 9th Circuit Court challenging the Bush rollback of the Roadless Rule • Helped convince 170 elected leaders, outdoor recreation businesses, religious leaders, and recreation groups to support the Roadless Rule. Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1 L A R RY GLOT H O ne onta Gorge, M ount H ood N ational Forest
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• Worked with partners to secure introduction of legislation to protect the Devil’s Staircase Wilderness. What’s Next? Passing legislation to protect the Devil’s Staircase Wilderness. Laying the foundation for a much larger Wilderness expansion, including over 500,000 acres in Oregon’s Yellowstone in the Siskiyou Wild Rivers area, and over 400,000 acres surrounding Crater Lake on the spine of the Cascades. What’s Next? Working in the short term to defeat roadless logging in the D-Bug sale on the Umpqua National Forest and in the long term with Congress to codify the Roadless Rule as law.
BRIZZ MEDDINGS
• Helped force the cancellation of the Western Oregon Plan Revisions (a Bush-era logging plan that represented the largest threat to Oregon’s forests in over a decade) following a lawsuit in which Oregon Wild was the lead plaintiff. • Continued our participation in the Alsea, Siuslaw, and Clackamas stewardship groups, pioneering common sense restoration of our forests. What’s Next? Enacting federal legislation to direct the Forest Service and BLM to pursue restoration projects while protecting old growth.
Waters BRIZZ MEDDINGS
Wildlife Wolves • Joined a lawsuit to stop the premature delisting of western wolves from the Endangered Species Act in which a judge declared our case likely to prevail. • Worked with activists to push back against efforts to undermine the state wolf management plan. Salmon • Helped decrease threats to threatened bull trout and chinook salmon through dam re-licensing process.
• Fought for a Klamath Basin dam removal deal that frees the river in a timely fashion and doesn’t sacrifice National Wildlife Refuge land, salmon health, and migratory bird habitat to get there. • Worked with local clean water activists, the Oregon brewing industry (including Widmer Brothers), and the Portland City Council, to successfully beat back a proposal for excessive chemical treatment of Bull Run water. • Secured the introduction of legislation to protect 21 miles of the Molalla River and 143 miles of the Rogue River and its tributaries as Wild & Scenic.
What’s Next? Passing legislation to protect the Molalla River and working for an enhanced bill to designate the Wild Rogue as Wilderness.
Connecting people to wild places
Focusing on emerging threats in priority watersheds like the Siskiyou Wild Rivers where mining activity threatens wilderness values. Holding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service accountable for the health of the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge system through a first-of-its-kind conservation planning process.
TYLER ROEMER Steens Mountain
• Engaged over 1,000 supporters in hikes, Wild Wednesday presentations, celebration events, and more. • Joined famed Iditarod musher Rachael Scdoris and other outdoor pioneers as a recipient of Columbia Sportswear’s Medal of Merit (MoM) award. • Released a comprehensive report highlighting the 10 most endangered wild places in Oregon and outlining what citizens can do to protect them.
Spotted Owl • Pressured the Obama administration to repeal inadequate Critical Habitat designations for the northern spotted owl.
• Launched our redesigned newsletter format, using more stunning images, less paper, and engaging new readers in the Oregon Wild cause.
What’s Next? Keeping the pressure on the Obama administration to use the best available science in decisions related to threatened or endangered species.
What’s Next? Encouraging new hikers and activists, and welcoming back old friends, as we continue to explore unprotected Oregon gems.
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Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
2009 Photo Contest Winners Sean Stevens
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hoto contests seemed all the rage this past year. Every other e-mail I received from an environmental group asked for a photo submission. At Oregon Wild we’re not claiming to have started the trend, but 2009 did mark our 5th annual Outdoor Photo Contest. Managing the 350+ submissions was challenging, but incredibly rewarding, work. From morning light in the Columbia Gorge to a solitary illuminated tent in the vast Alvord Desert, this year’s photos were nothing short of breathtaking. It was hard to choose just five winners. We celebrated the winners, all the contestants, and our generous sponsors at a fantastic event in NW Portland on November 19th. We’ll be sure to come back for a sixth year, so get your camera shutters snapping!
O L I V E PAT E R N O S T E R K i d s – Nehalem Bay
G R E G VAU G H N W i l d l a n d s – A s p e n s a t H a r t Mt. N ational Wildlife Refuge
J O DY EL L I S Wate rs – Sparks Lake
Thanks to our sponsors: Pro Photo Supply; Tilbury, Ferguson & Neuburg, Inc.; Columbia Sportswear; Oregon College of Art and Craft; Rogue Ales; Lemelson Vineyards; Food Front Cooperative Grocery, and Tribute Gallery. Also thanks to our guest judges Gerry Ellis and Jon Combs. Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
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BRIZZ MEDDINGS Endangered Places – Port Orford Cedar at Vulcan Lake
ODF W One of approximately 10 wolves in Oregon, B300 (or “Sophie”) is seen here soon after wildlife off icials f itted her with a new radio collar
Much ado about wolves Rob Klavins
Advocating for wildlife and the big
wild places they need can be hard work. After a day of conference calls, e-mails, and planning we can feel disconnected from the very things we spent all day working to protect. For three days last June, that was not my experience. Before a day of meetings, instead of reaching for the snooze button on my alarm in the urban wilderness, I awoke at the historic Murie Ranch in the shadow of the Tetons, said hello to the moose outside my window, and wandered along the Snake River. I was in Wyoming representing Oregon Wild at a meeting of the ODF W Rob Klavins (front far left) joins th e Weste rn Wo lf Co alti o n at a meeting in Wyoming
Western Wolf Coalition. Wolves, like our staff, are wide-ranging animals. What happens across the West matters here. Unfortunately, Obama’s Interior Secretary Ken Salazar had just repackaged an illegal Bush plan delisting wolves from the Endangered Species Act. For most wolves, that wasn’t good news. After delisting, wolf management fell to individual state plans. Imagine a scheme to cut bald eagle numbers in half immediately following delisting and you’ll understand Idaho’s wolf plan. Sport hunting seasons are now underway in Idaho and Montana. Instead of increasing tolerance and targeting “problem” wolves, research wolves in the backcountry are being killed, poaching is rampant, quotas have been exceeded, and shooting wolves from ATVs is fair chase. Wolf recovery in Oregon is dependent
on healthy populations in Idaho, but we’ve had our share of drama on this side of the Snake too.
Condors wild!
For the first time in over 60 years, livestock were killed by wolves. Compared to other states, Oregon’s wolf plan is enlightened, but it still allows wildlife managers to kill wolves. In September, the pair of wolves was shot. With less than 10 wolves in Oregon, that’s a significant blow. That wasn’t enough for anti-wolf interests. The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and Farm Bureau pledged to return to Salem and lobby to weaken the wolf management plan. They want to cut biologists out of the decision-making process and allow folks with guns to shoot any wolves they deem a threat. Given the vehemence and violent history of the anti-wolf crowd, that’s not a sound recovery plan. Wolves are neither demons nor angels. They are a native predator with a positive impact on the landscape. We once blasted them out of existence. Today, over 70% of Oregonians support wolf recovery. We’ll continue to advocate for healthy populations of all native species. That includes educating and advocating for wolf recovery and a strong wolf plan. 11
CALIFORNIA DFG
Oregon Wild has always advocated for healthy populations of native species, including elk, wolves, salmon, and tree voles. Depending on the results of some exciting research, that list could one day include condors! There’s no doubt the ESA success story with a 10-foot wingspan once ranged into Oregon. David Moen is conducting research to determine if they also nested here. If the results are positive, Oregon, home of a captive breeding program, could become a site for future reintroductions. David presented his work to an enthusiastic crowd at Roots Brewery at our most recent Wild Wednesday event. Keep up to date with Oregon Wild events by signing up for our e-alerts at:
http://www.oregonwild.org
Devil’s Staircase – a humbling adventure Chandra LeGue
I’ve now been to the Devil’s Staircase waterfall, deep in the heart of the largest unbroken rainforest left in Oregon’s Coast Range, almost three times.
grueling eight-hour trip to the waterfall with an experienced guide early this past spring, I was happy to call that experience “the one” and never return.
Located just east of Reedsport, the proposed Devil’s Staircase Wilderness is an incredibly rugged forest, home to dozens of fish and wildlife species,
But being a glutton for punishment, I set off for the falls again this summer armed with good maps, other experienced outdoors-people and a vague but confiwilderness dent memory of my previous guided hike. thing to
The Wasson Creek is about the closest forest primeval that I have experienced in a long time. This place deserves both our deep respect as well as permanent legal protection as wilderness so my kids and their kids can get lost and found there too.” – Doug Heiken
and hides the notoriously hard-tofind waterfall that is the namesake of the 29,600-acre area. I love hiking, wild places, big trees, and a healthy challenge, so I hate to admit this – but after my first Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
After three hours of ridgetop hiking, detours on incredibly steep slopes, wading through towering sword ferns, and more than one log balancing act, I spotted a familiar bend in Wasson Creek. We descended to the creek and…no waterfall. We were sure we were close, and chose to go downstream to find the falls.
Turns out, the waterfall was upstream and we were just a few hundred feet away without knowing it. On our return trip we were lost for a few
hours – way-finding loosely by compass, climbing and descending steep gullies, and eventually finding the ridge we needed to take back to our cars, which we reached as it got dark. It was a humbling adventure. When staff of the Siuslaw National Forest asked for a guided tour to the waterfall so they could get to know their soon-to-be Wilderness for themselves, I couldn’t say no. This time we found the waterfall (thanks to an experienced guide) and, despite the drenching rain, I enjoyed both the hike and the destination enough that I’m not so sure I won’t be back.
CHANDRA LEGUE Oregon Wild board members cross Wasso n Cre e k
As mentally and physically challenging as it is to explore, I feel incredibly lucky to be getting to know this special place so well. With support for the proposal from the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and Oregon’s Congressional delegation, I feel confident the Staircase will soon be protected – so that future generations can be humbled by the experience of exploring this wild forest.
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CHANDRA LEGUE A fellow photographer is dwarfed by D ev i l ’s Stai rcase’s ro ck y ste ps
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Thanks to these special volunteers – and all others! A Matt Adamik
Susan Applegate Bil Aspegren B Jim Baker Casey Barnard Mike Beagle Jim Berry Pat Bitner Chuck Blanchard Scott Bowler Patricia Brent Greg Burke
E Francis Eatherington Gary Guttormsen Nanci Champlin Margo Earley H Scott & Carrie Haas Andrew Chase Heather Evergreen Mary Hellman Richard Chouinard F Pam Farmer Mike Helm Pat Clancy Jim Fenner Helen Herner Melody Clarkson Jim Fitzpatrick Steven Holt Brett Cole Judi Horstman G Barbara Galbreath Emily Cornelius Gabe Howe Joe Gawron Alan Cossitt Mary Hubbard Kate Gessert Elena Cronin Kate Huether Megan Gibb D John Digiacinto J Jonathan Jelen Chris Glad Erik Dresser Ryan Good K Brenda Kame’enui Jim Dutcher C Sam Callero
Foundations, Businesses, and Matching Gifts from Employers Businesses and foundations that gave during fiscal year 2009 are listed below. Oregon Wild greatly appreciates your support. Anonymous 444S Foundation All Star Rafting & Kayaking Associated Marine Systems Bethel Heights Vineyard Brainerd Foundation Columbia Sportswear Company Common Ground Wellness Center Devil’s Food Catering Doe Bay Resort and Retreat
Earth Friends Wildlife Foundation Earth Share of Oregon Environmental Paper and Print Inc. Food Front Cooperative Grocery Harder Foundation Henry V Heritage Forests Campaign Hewlett Packard Charitable Campaign Higgins Restaurant I Do Foundation
Jubitz Family Foundation Kaminash & Associates LLC Keen Footwear, Inc. Kern & Thompson, LLC KPOJ AM 620 Radio Station Lemelson Vineyards Lensbabies, LLC McKenzie River Gathering Foundation Momentum River Expeditions Morningstar Healing Arts New World Foundation Norcross Wildlife Foundation North, Inc. Organically Grown Company Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (OARS) Passionflower Floral Patagonia Portland Portfolio 21 Investments
Portland General Electric Employee Giving Campaign Precision Castparts Corporation Pro Photo Supply Quick Stop Photo REI Portland Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund Robert W. Mil is & the Anne K. Mil is Fund of OCF Rogue Brewery Simply Bril iant Snow Peak Stubbeman Family Foundation Tactics The Bhaktishop The Conservation Alliance The Mitzvah Fund of the OCF Timberline Lodge
Tril ium Natural Foods Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Wallowa Llamas Weeden Foundation Weiss Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Wellstone Group, LLC Western Conservation Foundation Whole Foods Fremont store Whole Systems Foundation Wiancko Charitable Foundation Widmer Brothers Brewing Company Wilburforce Foundation Wil amette Valley Vineyards Yakima The Zephyr Fund of Schwab Charitable Fund ZipCar
Don’t forget! Aaron Kerosky Tom Kloster Kriya Krisnabai Chad Kromm L Kit Lacy Amanda Lara Darryl Lloyd Leslie Logan Sandy Lonsdale Justin Loveland M Robert E. Mahler Barbara Mahoney
Jane Malarkey Peter Marbach Madeline McAdams Peggy McConnell Valerie Metcalfe Elena Moon Angie Moore Erin Muir Steve Mumma N Bruce Newhouse O George Olsen
Larry Olson
P Sue Parsons
Andrew Prahl Margaret Pratt Jamey Pyles Q Michelle Quale R Charles Reneau S Matt Sandmann Rand Schenck Jessica Schimkowitsch Lisa Schomaker Darcy Schultz Charles Stilfield
Phil ip Sylla Ted Weintraut Kyle Wil iford T Nathaniel Talbot Jennifer Wolfsong Marrissa Thompson Piper Worthington David Tvedt Jan Wilson U Amanda Ulbrich Y Charissa Yang V Robert Vaughn Z Joel Zak Jos Vaught Doug Vorwaller W John Waller Alison Ward Lisa Ward Robert Wehrman 15
Don’t forget! Oregon Wild relies upon YOUR financial support to make all of our conservation victories, educational outreach, and quiet recreation opportunities possible across the state. Please act now and make a generous year-end gift to Oregon Wild as we close out a landmark year of conservation and our 35th anniversary in 2009. If you’ve given in the past year; thank you. If you can give again; please do. Every dollar counts in the fight to save what is best about our state! Give now to secure your 2009 tax deduction. Take Action! Call 503-283-6343 ext. 213, go to www.oregonwild.org/donate, or give via check or credit card using the enclosed envelope to make your gift today.
Winter/Spring 2010 Volume 37, Number 1
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Film Screening January 13
December 31, 2009 Deadline to donate through Willamette Week’s Give!Guide January 2010 Winter Wild Wednesday in Portland and Eugene
January 9, 2010 Snowshoe hikes kick-off
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R YA N H U G H E S
February 6, 2009 Last snowshoe hike
January 13, 2010 “Lords of Nature” film screening, Hollywood Theater, Portland
Winter snowshoe hikes!
Oregon Wild Celebration, Spring 2010
K l a m a t h B a s i n B i r d i n g To u r, A p ri l 2- 4
January 6, January 10, January 23, January 23, January 24, January 30, February 6,
April 2010 Spring Wild Wednesday in Portland and Eugene
April 2-4, 2010 Klamath Basin Birding Tour
Spring 2010 Oregon Wild Celebration annual gala
Twin Lakes, Mount Hood National Forest White River, Mount Hood National Forest White River, Mount Hood National Forest Diamond Creek Falls, Willamette National Forest Swampy Lakes, Deschutes National Forest Tamanawas Falls, Mount Hood National Forest Marilyn Lakes, Willamette National Forest