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2013 Annual Report - Henry`s Fork Foundation
Made possible by members like YOU T ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CONSERVATION WORK HIGHLIGHTS OF 2013 E ICE OF THE R IV E R THANK YOU! H VO SINCE 1984 H E NRY ’S FOR K F O U N DAT I O N Board of Directors Chair Robert Dotson Bountiful, UT Vice-Chair Ann Murray Nashville, TN Secretary Jim Carter Salt Lake City, UT Treasurer Martin McLellan Idaho Falls, ID Governance Chair John Hoagland Salt Lake City, UT Eric Adema San Francisco, CA Chris Brand Mill Valley, CA Tom Brown Atherton, CA Will Connelly Salt Lake City, UT Mike Engel Alexandria, VA Yvonne Ferrell Boise, ID Patrick Gibbons Salt Lake City, UT Gary Gross Austin, TX John Harrington Mack’s Inn, ID John Hudgens Island Park, ID Kay Jones Jackson, WY Margaret Kruke Park City, UT Michael Langford Draper, UT Larry Myers Enumclaw, WA Jonathan Stiehl Last Chance,ID Peter Valenti Island Park, ID A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Foundation’s members like you, our Board of Directors, and staff continue to amaze me. 2013 will go down as one of the best overall years for the Foundation. Your generosity helped us accomplish our mission at every turn. The Caldera Project and its many facets continue to ensure that the Henry’s Fork is managed as one of the pre-eminent wild trout streams in the U.S. We were able to initiate an adult trout habitat-use study in Harriman State Park, refine our data collection to determine the nature of the Buffalo River’s contribution to the Henry’s Fork fish population, and build momentum for further enhancement of Caldera tributaries. On top of this, we maintained our position as a watershed leader by co-facilitating the Henry’s Fork Watershed Council and making key contributions toward the completion of the Henry’s Fork Basin Study. We also contributed to local land protection efforts, educated our local youth about trout, and instilled a passion in them for their watershed through angling. Luckily, the wild trout population of 6,000+ fish per mile in the Box Canyon is available to all of these new anglers. You made all of this possible. You continue to support the Foundation through events and donations. Henry’s Fork Foundation board members step forward time and again in support of the Henry’s Fork by providing their expertise and time to make sure that the Henry’s Fork Foundation is truly the Voice of the River. Because 2014 marks the Foundation’s 30th anniversary, it has the potential to be even better. I hope you will have the time to make it to the Henry’s Fork this year and enjoy the fruits of your investment. If a trip is not in the cards this year, stay in touch with us at one of our events, through the newsletter or Monthly Hatch, or make a call to check in on how our work is progressing. Thanks again for all that you do for the Henry’s Fork and its wild trout! Brandon Hoffner Staff Rob Van Kirk, Senior Scientist Brady Taylor, Conservation Fund Director Anne Marie Emery, Conservation Education Biologist Joan Rice, Finance Manager Amanda DeRito Communications Specialist Matt Cahoon, Conservation Technician Julie Maurer, Systems Coordinator Paige Cahoon, Events Coordinator Cathy Koon, Office Manager Cover photo by Bryan Gregson bryangregsonphotography.com Robert Dotson (RobertDotson.com) Brandon Hoffner, Executive Director A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR This year marks 30 years since the Foundation was formed by a handful of visionary people in the Lansche cabin on the banks of the Henry’s Fork. With my board term up this year, I’ve given time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished in just the six years I’ve been on the board, let alone the last 30 years. We couldn’t have done any of it without your generosity. Your generosity ensured that the Henry’s Fork Forever Campaign, begun in 2008 and concluded at the end of 2013, surpassed expectations during one of the most difficult economic times in our country. You helped us exceed a $3.5 million goal, ensuring the Foundation can continue to do essential conservation work long into the future. Your gift has already helped us accomplish the following projects essential to both the Henry’s Fork wild trout fishery and its future protection: • Research and restoration projects as part of the Caldera Project that will ensure this legendary wild trout fishery only continues to getter better. • Construction and installation of a fish ladder at Chester Dam that will reconnect trout habitat fragmented for more than 70 years. • Renovation of a new office building to give the Foundation a permanent home for our conservation work. Your gift to the Foundation’s endowment guarantees the Foundation remains viable in protecting the Henry’s Fork over the long term, enabling us to respond rapidly and effectively to critical threats to the fishery and its watershed. We know that Foundation’s members like you are the reason so much has been accomplished over the last 30 years and the reason the Henry’s Fork will be protected for years to come. Robert Dotson NOTABLE NUMBERS 4,000 The number of wild trout the Buffalo River likely contributes to the Henry’s Fork each year. 130,000 The number of fish that have used the Buffalo River fish ladder since early 2006, after Fall River Rural Electric Co-op completed its installation. 20 The number of years the Henry’s Fork Watershed Council has provided a forum for collaboration in sustaining the resources of the Henry’s Fork watershed for future generations. 6,200 The number of fish per mile that Idaho Fish & Game estimated in the Box Canyon reach of the Henry’s Fork, more than twice the average estimate over the last 20 years. 200 The number of fifth-graders who have graduated from Trout in the Classroom at Ashton Elementary. 119 The number of fish caught by 15 fifthgraders in one day with the Youth on the Fly program. 2 Buffalo River Contributes to Record Wild Trout Numbers Study Shows Value of Aquatic Plants for Adult Rainbow Trout Sediment Monitoring Shows Trout Habitat not Harmed Idaho Department of Fish and Game estimated the number of rainbow trout in the Box Canyon at more than 6,200 fish per mile in May of 2013. That’s the highest trout estimate since 1978. Even better, the population is now made up of wild trout, whereas in the 1970s it was partly supported by stocked fish. A new habitat-use study underway by HFF and Grand Valley State University has documented the important role of submerged aquatic vegetation in providing habitat for adult rainbow trout in the Harriman State Park reach of the Henry’s Fork. Responding to higher-than-average demand for irrigation water stored in Island Park Reservoir during the summer of 2013, HFF designed and implemented a project to measure the amount of sediment delivered downstream from the reservoir as it was drawn down late in the summer. Though a good water year in 2011 was partly responsible for the large numbers, HFF’s ongoing monitoring of the fish ladder at the Buffalo River hydroelectric dam shows that the Buffalo River provides both winter habitat for young trout and spawning habitat for adult trout. The combined effect could be contributing as many as 4,000 wild rainbow trout to the Henry’s Fork fishery each year. 3 Photosynthesis by aquatic plants maintains high dissolved oxygen levels in the river, especially late in the afternoon when water temperatures are high. And heavy plant growth during the hot summer of 2013 helped maintain higher water depths—and more trout habitat—during autumn, when river flows were low. Though the reservoir was drawn down to 26 percent of capacity, sediment delivery to the river downstream was only about 11 tons per day. That’s compared with more than 1,000 tons per day during the memorable fall of 1992, when the reservoir was drawn down to less than one percent of capacity. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation contributed laboratory analysis to the project. Watershed Collaboration Improves Wild Trout Fishery Rehabilitation Projects Improve Access and Reduce Erosion Youth on the Fly Pairs Local Kids With Local Guides The Henry’s Fork Watershed Council celebrated 20 years of community collaboration in sustaining the resources of the Henry’s Fork watershed for future generations. The Island Park Drought Management Planning Committee is one of many successful partnerships that have grown out of the Council’s work. Through this committee, HFF works to shape water releases from Island Park Reservoir to maximize river flow during winter months when juvenile trout need it most. “Shaping” water releases improves the wild trout fishery while ensuring downstream farmers have the water they need during irrigation season. By creating win-win situations like these, the Watershed Council has become a model for watershed collaboration across the nation. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, HFF and local contractors improved river access and reduced erosion at several high-use sites around the watershed, including the Lower Coffee Pot trail on the upper Henry’s Fork, the Grandview boat slide below Mesa Falls, and Sheep Falls Road on Fall River. Future participation in river recreation is essential to sustained conservation of the Henry’s Fork and its wild trout fishery. To foster the initial connection between kids and fishing, HFF developed an innovative fishing program— Youth on the Fly—that guarantees the first cast made by participants is not their last. The program teams up local watershed kids with local professional guides, who donate a full day of guided, personal instruction to participants while floating the Henry’s Fork. By patiently providing one-on-one instruction, an uncrowded river view, guaranteed wild trout catches, and fly fishing gear that can be checked out free-ofcharge at any time, Youth on the Fly introduces fishing as a form of recreation that local residents can enjoy forever. 4 Rehabilitation of rutted and eroding trails and roads not only improves access but also reduces sources of sediment that can be washed into the river during heavy rains and spring runoff. Funding for these projects was provided by the Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Council. INCOME AND EXPENSES Your support is essential to HFF’s conservation work, and 80 cents of every dollar you gave in 2013 was put to work on the ground. INCOME Other Grants 8% 3% EXPENSES Admin/Fundraising Donations 20% 38% 52% 80% GREEN DRAKE SOCIETY Annual giving of $1,000 or more $20,000+ Thomas and Joan Brown Lyman and Carol Casey Cross Charitable Foundation Robert and Kelli Dotson Hugao and Lois Melvoin Shade and Ann Murray Jack and Janet Roberts Denny and Jane Shelton Spruance II Foundation $10,000–19,999 Eric Adema Mike and Jenifer Gibbons John and Vicky Hoagland Ed and Laura Opler David and Shari Quinney Bob and Susan Rosenberg Art and Mary Jo Shartsis Peter Valenti $5,000–9,999 Events & Fundraising Conservation Programs LIFE MEMBERS 2013 One-time $2,500 Membership Gift James Adams Eric Adema Jack Beallo Henry Bowles Jonathan and Quinlan Brown Richard and Janene Brown John E. Burke Jim Carter and Jane Harrison C. Walker Cross Charitable Fdn. Lyman and Carol Casey Jim and Jackie Chandler Yvon Chouinard William and Melissa Connelly Ralph and Vera Conner Martha and Richard Coons Jared Diluzio Robert and Carol Eck Billye Elg 5 Spencer Graham/ Elizabeth Spence Wines David and Deborah Fosdick Brian & Michelle Frederick Kelly Gallagher and Christine Connor Mike and Jenifer Gibbons Rodger Glaspey Gary and Cathy Gross Ralph and Meggan Hamm III JP Hayes John and Carol Hepworth Layne and Mary Hepworth Susie and Elliot Hulet William B. Hurst Kay Jones Amelie and Dan Kappes Lee and Phyllis King David Leidesdorf Richard and Bunny Melvoin Donald and Cathy Parker Constance Peabody Charles and Jessica Prindiville David and Shari Quinney Mark Rockefeller Mark and Janet Rohman Steven and Ann Ryan J. David Schemel Jacob F. Schutt James W. Spiller Tom Spruance Marjorie Swig Brady and Amy Taylor Les and Jeanie Thurmond Kris Millgate Paul Wojcik Larry and Gay Wood James A. Yarrow MD Steven Whisler and Val Zupsan Mike and Lynn Aldrich Bales Family Partnership Jared Diluzio Henry and Flory Ellis Mike Engel Amelie and Dan Kappes Chris LaTour and Sally Patrick Larry and Sue Myers Richard Ono and Anne Wagner Rob and Pam Pannier Bruce Raskin and Kathleen Boone Jeff and Amy Roberts John Schneider James W. Spiller $2,500–4,999 James Adams Jack Beallo Scott Becker Christopher and Nathalie Brand Richard and Janene Brown Jonathan and Quinlan Brown Paul and Irene Buehner John E. Burke Jim Carter and Jane Harrison Mike and Jeanie Casey Jim and Jackie Chandler Twinkle Chisholm Yvon Chouinard William and Melissa Connelly Ralph and Vera Conner Martha and Richard Coons Jim Drake Robert and Carol Eck Billye Elg Spencer Graham/Elizabeth Spencer Wines Yvonne Ferrell Flat Rock Club David and Deborah Fosdick Brian and Michelle Frederick Kelly Gallagher and Christine Connor Larry and Pam Garlick Patrick and Hilary Gibbons Rodger Glaspey Sallie Griffith Gary and Cathy Gross Ralph and Meggan Hamm III JP Hayes Hank and Pat Hemingway Gloria Hendricks John and Carol Hepworth Layne and Mary Hepworth Susie and Elliot Hulet William B. Hurst Patsy Ishiyama Kay Jones Dennis Keller Lee and Phyllis King Margaret and Kevin Kruke Kent and Stefi Kuster David Leidesdorf Martin and Connie McLellan Richard and Bunny Melvoin Donald and Cathy Parker Constance Peabody Charles and Jessica Prindiville Mark Rockefeller Mark and Janet Rohman Steven and Ann Ryan J. David Schemel Jacob F. Schutt Alan Spiegelman Marjorie Swig Jesse and Elizabeth Theurer Les and Jeanie Thurmond Paul Wojcik Larry and Gay Wood James A. Yarrow MD Steven Whisler and Val Zupsan $1,000–2,499 Linda and Andrew Ach Di Allison Jim Altman John and Marsha Anderson Bobbie Armor and James C. Poulton William A. Arnold Stu Asahina Thomas H. Bailey Bank of Idaho Bill Barry Dutch Baughman Garth Blanchard Steve Born Ken Bruce Dale Burningham Albert J. Campbell Cameron W. Cantwell RJ Cardwell Allen Damon Finley and Emmalyn Degen Joseph and Sarah Denig Kevin and Nicole Despain Clinton and Anna Dille Tom and Linda Dixon Douglas Downs Bruce Edwards Larry Evans John and JoAnne Gaynor Paul and Marcia Ginsburg Jon Good Rear Adm. James Greene and Susan Hyde Greene Bill and Debby Hackett Harry and Shirley Hagey Michael Hampton and Carol Day Ruth Harvey Scott and Mimi Hayes Gregory Hein Henry’s Fork Anglers Ed and Cindy Hikida Sadie Hoagland and Marc Wise Richard and Wendy Hokin Terry and Mary Hudgens Hyde Drift Boats & Fly Shop LaMoyne Hyde Matt Hyde Pamela Johnson Will and Lillias Johnston James Kemp Thomas and Jennefer Kesteloot Don and Joy Knickrehm Albert and Gail Knight Rick Knuth Mike and Megan Langford Jake and Barbara Lansche Thomas and Christine Lark Steve Lauck Mike and Sheralee Lawson Tom Loeb David and Sally Long Ron Lynch Barry L. MacLean Tim and Alma Mansell Clayton McDaniel Chris McDonough Andrew and Carrick McLaughlin Michael and Michelle Menzia M.R. and Ruth Mickelson, M.D. Lew and Jill Mithun Kim and Jeff Montag David L. Morris Neil P. Moss Robert Murdoch Bob and Sally Neill Jerry Nielsen Cliff Nowell and Laura Anderson John and Ellie Oakes Don and Terersa Oliver Charles Overman Dr. Richard and Ginny Parker Thomas Patch Maunsel and Ann Pearce Jeff and Jill Phillips James L. Pincock, M.D. Henry and Cynthia Poett III Dr. Jim and Bonnie Pohl Pond’s Lodge Greg Porter Jerry and Robin Pulley Lynn and Diana Richardson Tony and Susan Riposta Mark Risch Harry and Judie Rodda John and Linda Seiter John and Nancy Slatosky Carl Solden Steve Steblay Tania and Michael Stepanian Cary L. Stowe Darrell Tate Brady and Amy Taylor Jeff Thompson Three Rivers Ranch Gary and Susan Thurmond Sara Timmons Kris Millgate Larry Trebesch TroutHunter, LLC Jim Ukropina and Margaret Duckhorn Lana Varney Jim Vermillion M. Walker and Sue Wallace Tony Wilbert Don Willey Allan and Rose Betty Williams WorldCast Anglers Jim Klug/Yellow Dog Fly Fishing WILD TROUT CLUB CONTRIBUTORS Lifetime giving of $10,000 or more $250K+ Hugo and Lois Melvoin Rainbow Trout Level $100K+ Lyman and Carol Casey Robert and Kelli Dotson George B. Storer Foundation Layne and Mary Hepworth M.R. and Ruth Mickelson, M.D. Bob and Susan Rosenberg Denny and Jane Shelton Brown Trout Level $50K+ Thomas and Joan Brown C. Walker Cross Charitable Foundation Yvon Chouinard Fall River Rural Electric Flat Rock Club Mike and Jenifer Gibbons Gibbons Foundations Directors Paul and Marcia Ginsburg Rear Adm James Greene and Susan Hyde Greene John and Vicky Hoagland Sara Ifft Ellen T. Kirch Roger and Sue Lang Shade and Ann Murray Ed and Laura Opler David and Shari Quinney Jack and Janet Roberts S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation James Sturdevant and Therese Lawless Thaddeus and Carroll Sweet Trout Unlimited Cutthroat Trout Level $25K+ Mike and Lynn Aldrich Bales Family Partnership Robert and Gail Bardin Thomas and Joan Brown Henry and Flory Ellis Mike Engel Sallie Griffith Bill and Debby Hackett William Heaney Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation Margaret and Kevin Kruke Marine Ventures Foundation Jeffrey and Martha Melvoin Richard and Bunny Melvoin Gregory Nau The Family of Eugene F. Quinn R & J Bamberger Memorial Foundation Bruce Raskin and Kathleen Boone Jeff and Amy Roberts Mark Rockefeller Art and Mary Jo Shartsis Spruance II Foundation Stephen G. & Susan E. Denkers Family Fdn. Robert H. Strange Henry and Freda Swan Sara and Sara Timmons Dan and Barbara Todd Trout & Salmon Foundation Peter Valenti William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Brook Trout Level Eric Adema John and Marsha Anderson Thomas H. Bailey Bank of Idaho John Banks Matthew A. Baxter John Becker Scott Becker Jonathan and Quinlan Brown Paul and Irene Buehner John E. Burke Brent and Susan Cameron James Carter and Jane Harrison Mike and Jeanie Casey Suzie Coleman William and Melissa Connelly Ralph and Vera Conner Clinton and Anna Dille Jim Drake Paul Dremann E. Bruce Elliston Larry Evans Yvonne Ferrell Larry and Pam Garlick Ned and Binnie Gates Betsy Geiger William and Barbara Gibbons William and Nancy Goodman Michael Hampton and Carol Day Richard N. Hansen Charlene Harvey JP Hayes Gloria Hendricks John and Carol Hepworth Richard and Wendy Hokin Charles Hrbek $10K+ Will and Lillias Johnston Amelie and Dan Kappes Dennis Keller James Kemp Lee and Phyllis King John S. Koch, M.D. Kent and Stefi Kuster Mike and Sheralee Lawson Kenneth and Carol Louder Todd Macy Susan Martin Martin and Connie McLellan Rev. Peter Michaelson Kim and Jeff Montag Larry and Sue Myers Rodger and Teresa Nye John and Ellie Oakes James L. Pincock, M.D. Henry and Cynthia Poett III Jerry and Robin Pulley Dirk Reinhardt Lee Schmitt Charles and Judy Shepard Dave Smith James Spiller Sumner Swaner Marjorie Swig Les and Jeanie Thurmond TroutHunter, LLC M. Walker and Sue Wallace John Willis Larry and Gay Wood James A. Yarrow MD John and Rosemary Young Steven Whisler and Val Zupsan Legacy Gifts Tom and Joan Brown Layne and Mary Hepworth Margaret and Kevin Kruke Mick and Ruth Mickelson Jerry and Robin Pulley Bruce Raskin and Kathleen Boone John Schneider As part the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary celebration, we will recognize our most loyal members with a new life-time giving program. The Wild Trout Club honors those who have given cumulative gifts of $10,000 or more to the Henry’s Fork Foundation. Many of these members have been with the Foundation since its very beginning. David Adema Stu Asahina Kenneth and Patricia S August Steve Bainbridge Tom Banducci Hal Beaver Jon M. Biotti Jule Blanco Boskey Phillip Burleigh R J Cardwell Thomas Carter Charles and Paola Casey Theddi Chappell Daniel and Amanda Conner Roy E. Crawford Barbara Delessandro Charles Davis, Jr. David L. Dieter J. Lynn Dougan Marty and Janet Downey Jeff Drawdy Paul Dremann Steve and Valli Durham Doug and Margie Eberhardt Bruce Edwards Ken and Linda Edwards Charles Fagan Fall River Rural Electric Fidelity Mark and Martha Finco Dennis B. Fitzpatrick, PhD Whit and Abbie Fosburgh Gary and Linda Franke Richard and Kristine Ganong Steven Garner Jan Gautestad William and Barbara Gibbons William and Nancy Goodman John Harris Robert Hatch Chris Hauswirth Henry’s Fork Lodge Colin Higgins Donald Hinton Noah and Anne Hoagland Sadie Hoagland and Marc Wise Jeffrey and Kelly Hoffman Brandon and Rochelle Hoffner Tod & Ann Holmes Rhett Howell John Hudgens Richard W and Diane Hunt Intermountain Ind Petroglyph Energy Jay Jacobs Lenora Jang Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Karp Greg Kirkman John S. Koch, M.D. Mike and Sheralee Lawson William Layer David O. Marks, D.D.S. Carl Martignetti Oscar and Mary Mayer Andrew McCloy John and Pam McCosker Clint Mcdonald Michael Menzia Rev. Peter Michaelson Todd Miller Mark and Wendy Mitchell J. Sam Moore Jr. Wesley and Janet Nelson Jerry Nielsen Dr. Dennis Nishimine Norcross Wildlife Fdn. James & Susan O”Neill Sandy Park Patagonia (Headquarters) Scott Patton Carolyn Pedone and John Rose Tom Peters Wesley and Linda Petit Provident Trust Company Terry and Sherri Putnam Leonard and Carol Raizin Lon and Zoe Richardson William Rinier Jay and Barbara Salzman Roberta Schlicher Steve and Ann Schmidt Fritz and Jan Schulte Brian Schwind and Sue Lee Charles and Judy Shepard Chad & Patricia Smith Theila Smith Bailey Sory Tom and Doris Squeri James and Dianne Stanley Cary L. Stowe Robert E. Strawbridge, III David R. Streitwieser, M.D. Henry and Freda Swan Richard D. Swanson Roselyne C. Swig Ian Tawes Peter and Rachel Taylor United Way, LA Parmer and Mary Van Fleet Stephen and Nina Waite Loren Weiss and Gina Dalton Georgia Welles Tish Wenisch Mark White Kirby Williams Rick and Shauna Williams Marko B. Zaninovich Robert Dotson (RobertDotson.com) River Steward Level Thanks for your gift of $500 or more 6 INVITATION TO GIVE The Foundation’s efforts throughout the river are revealed with improved fish and wildlife habitat, more trout, and some of the best fishing in years. Island Park Reservoir water releases negotiated on behalf of wild trout helped protect the fishery through the coldest winter months. These flows, along with the influence of the Buffalo River fish ladder, were responsible for the biggest news in 2013 as Idaho Fish and Game reported a new record of 6,000 fish per mile from the spring Box Canyon fish count. The Foundation’s efforts can also be seen at work on the lower river where a hydroelectric project at Chester Dam will be completed by late winter 2014. A fish ladder at the site will soon allow trout to gain access to habitat upstream from the dam, and in the Fall River as well, for the first time in more than 70 years. This long-awaited reconnection is expected to significantly benefit the lower river fishery as will fish screens on two canal head gates also located at the dam. With all that, I could never have expected an unbelievable rainbow taken during a PMD hatch in late June, even on the Henry’s Fork. It was the fish of a lifetime. The passing of two longtime friends of the river this last year was a loss felt personally and within the Henry’s Fork community as well. But it also served as a reminder of the work that can be accomplished by those who love the river. Bob Evans and Hugo Melvoin will be missed greatly, but their legacy as advocates for the Henry’s Fork will continue to inspire future generations. As is so often the case in matters pertaining to the river, the Henry’s Fork Foundation deserves our gratitude. Join me by giving to this unique organization and ensure the Henry’s Fork remains one of the best fly fishing destinations for years to come. René Harrop House of Harrop CONNECT WITH US ONLINE henrysfork.org @henrysfork facebook.com/henrysfork #henrysfork 512 Main Street PO Box 550 Ashton, Idaho 83420 208-652-3567 hff@henrysfork.org www.henrysfork.org
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