a year in review - Lassen Land and Trails Trust

IN THIS ISSUE:
A Year In Review ................2
What The Future Holds ......3
Letter From Past President ..4
Donor Recognition ......Insert
Volunteer Recognition Insert
The Trust’s Calendar ..........6
Financial Report ................7
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Trust member, Linda Dunn, sent an
email at the end of the year which
expressed thanks for all the Trust does to
make our home here in Lassen that much
better. Actually, it’s all of you working
with us which makes it all possible. Thank
you, our members, donors and
volunteers, for making 2014 a year with
great accomplishments in Conservation,
Trails and Education here in Lassen
Our Water, Wildlife & Working
Lands through Conservation
v With assistance from the California
C o u n c i l o f L a n d Tr u s t s , L LT T
completed the assessment process for
accreditation through the Land Trust
Alliance, the national professional
association, which sets standards for
non-profit private land trusts like
L a s s e n L a n d a n d Tr a i l s Tr u s t .
Accreditation is growing in
importance as funders, agencies and
landowners, as well as the IRS,
increasingly look to it as a measure
of a land trust’s standards of practice.
v Installation of interpretive information
for wildlife and wild fire restoration
was completed at Lassen Creek
Conservation Area through funding
from the California Department of
Parks and Recreation through Prop 84
and dedicated on National Trails Day
in June.
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v Funding was successfully secured
from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy
and the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s
Partners Program for the restoration
of the Upper Stephens Meadow, a
riparian meadow along Pine Creek,
a primary tributary to Eagle Lake.
With restoration, the meadow and
LASSEN LAND & TRAILS TRUST 1
‘Thank you for all you do
—Linda Dunn
to make the area we live
in that much better!’
—Linda Dunn
County. Work which means you, your
family and neighbors continue to thrive
here and enjoy our home.
creek will better sustain water quality
and quantity for Eagle Lake and
provide better habitat for wildlife
such as native California trout and
migratory birds.
v We continued efforts to secure
funding for two important
conservation projects, which will help
to improve and conserve two
tributaries to the Susan River. We look
forward to sharing more in 2015
Trails
v Improvements were completed on
Viewland, Snowstorm & Sage Hen
Segments of the Modoc Line Rail
Trail including grading, signage &
maps through funding from the
California State Parks & Recreation’s
OHV Access funds and Yahmaha
OHV Access. In addition, the Trust
received an additional grant for
2015 to support work on the trail
v The Recreational Trails Program,
funded by the Federal Highway
Authority through the State Parks &
Recreation Department, awarded a
grant to fund acquisition of the
property between the depot and
Alexander Road to extend the Bizz
and connect to the county’s
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A YEAR IN REVIEW CONTINUED
proposed Skyline Extension and bike trail. This will be
a great community park, as well as an important
connector for our regional trails system.
v Four miles of shared use trail were completed at
Lassen Creek Conservation Area with the help from
the High Desert, CCC Antelope Crew. Joel Rathje,
County Trail Coordinator and Franc Guistino, a
member and volunteer who built the boardwalk.
v A spanking brand new map for the Bizz Johnson was
completed, which includes the south side trail and
represents all of the partners on the trail.
v The depot, Trust staff and volunteer docents
welcomed over 3,600 visitors to Lassen and the Bizz
from 28 states and three foreign countries, the
Netherlands, Brittain and Germany. The majority
(78%) of visitors hailed from other parts of California
and our neighboring states; 10% of our visits were
from our own neighbors in Lassen County, and the
remaining 12% represented those from across the rest
of the country and our foreign visitors.
v Trust volunteer trail monitors were eyes and ears for
our partners on the Bizz helping to identify repairs,
use patterns and check the pet waste receptacles on
the lower Bizz.
v And we celebrated the 22nd year for the Rails to Trails
Festival in support of our region’s trails with over
1,200 attending, handcar teams, chili and salsa
competitors and great community participation from
the Lassen County Historical Society, National Wild
Turkey Federation, and the Lassen County Master
Gardeners.
Learning through Hands-on
Experience & Education
v First inaugural programs were held at Lassen Creek
Conservation Area’s wildlife center.
v The Lassen County Environmental Education
Collaborative, a partnership with Lassen National
Forest, BLM Eagle Lake Field Office and the Lassen
County Office of Education, completed its second full
academic year—impacting over 1,200 students
throughout Lassen County from 3rd grade through
high school. Programs included the Trailside Science
Toolbox, an in-school resource for 4th and 5th
grades; Day in the Desert for 5th grade students;
Camp in the Forest for 6th grade students; Nature
Camp, a summer day camp for children ages 8
through 12; and a youth initiative which gives 14
through 19 year olds opportunities to learn about
natural resource management from working
professionals while applying that knowledge in the
field. Youth assisted the BLM at the wild horse and
burro corrals and with restoration plantings for the
Rush Fire and assisted the Trust at Lassen Creek
Conservation Area and at the Rails to Trails Festival.
v Discover Lassen came back to life! Programs and
hikes were held throughout the county...all volunteer
led! Thank you, Suzanne Macdonald, Andrew Haut,
Steven Fleming and Julie McKee. Look for more great
adventures in 2015! To be sure you don’t miss a thing,
like the Trust on Facebook at LassenLandTrust or join
Discover Lassen at www.MeetUp.com.
Plus…
v The Fundraising/Community Outreach Committee led
the Board of Directors and community stakeholders
in visioning for the Trust’s future impact in our
community and which will drive strategic planning for
the next 5 years
v The Trust hosted the 20th season of the Farmers’
Market with help from vendors; Mavery & Jim
Uptegrove, the season’s part-time volunteer market
managers, and volunteers who hosted the ‘welcome’
table. Special thanks to Banner Lassen Medical Center
and Starbucks, the market’s partners and sponsors for
the 2014 season.
v Hundreds enjoyed the 18th annual Paiute Meadows
Run for Trails. Special thanks to all of the volunteers
and great community partners.
v The good folks at Lassen Ale Works hosted the first
Meat Raffle to raise funds to support the Trust’s work.
This year’s will be held on Thursday, March 5. Save
the date!
Lassen Creek Conservation Area
LASSEN LAND & TRAILS TRUST 2
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
Lassen
Land
& trails
Trust
The mission of Lassen Land and
Trails Trust is to conserve
significant natural areas and
agricultural landscapes and to
promote and enhance a public
trail system throughout
Lassen County.
BOARD OFFICERS
President—Tim Garrod
Vice President—Liz Norton
Secretary—Jeff Fontana
Treasurer—Carol Curry
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrew Bertotti
BJ Hubbard
Phil Nemir
Peter Talia
Al Vasquez
Paul Whitcome
BOARD ADVISOR
Carol Curry, CPA
In 2015, the Board of Directors, staff, partners and you will begin developing
a strategic plan to guide us for the next 5 years. Your thoughts and ideas will help
to refine that plan, which will include goals for conservation, trails and education.
In addition, the plan will address how we’ll face increasing fiscal challenges and
achieve accreditation from the Land Trust Alliance, our professional association.
The underlying objective for this plan is how we will all work together to ensure
that we, our children and future generations continue to enjoy a unique and
valuable way of life—one that prospers from our rich natural resources, scenic
vistas, and abundant wildlife. We will be working together to ensure a thriving
community, one where we are connected to one another through that way of life
and are able to support our homes and businesses, while enjoying access to the
great outdoors where we can camp, hike, hunt, fish, ride bikes and motorcycles
and enjoy desert and forest vistas in a crossroads of landscapes like no other. This
is our vision and we hope you’ll join us.
Our Water, Wildlife & Working Lands through Conservation
v Work will continue on the wildlife center at Lassen Creek Conservation
Area—watch for programs in the spring!
v Boots will be on the ground for the meadow restoration along Pine Creek in
Upper Stephens Meadow with work scheduled through late summer and
monitoring over the next two years.
Trails
v With support from the National Park Service’s Conservation, Rivers and Trails
Assistance Program, planning and initial development of the Bizz Extension will
be in full swing. We hope you’ll all be a part of this project. Save the
date—Friday, April 24.
Bizz Extension
STAFF
Louise Jensen
Executive Director
Amy Holmen
Lands Manager
Bill Faatz
Volunteer LCCA Manager
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Learning through Hands-on Experience & Education
v Lassen County Environmental Education Collaborative has been funded
through the 2014/15 academic year.
v Of course, there will be a continued education focus and programs for
everyone to enjoy through Discover Lassen from hikes to campouts and
presentations on issues which impact us all and speak to our way of life. Watch
your member’s quarterly newsletter, Facebook (Lassen Land Trust) and your
email. By the way, please be sure we have your current email address!
Plus…
v The Board and staff have begun the Initial steps of a two-year membership
and stewardship campaign—watch for new information in 2015! Everyone will
have an important role to play.
v And so much more…
LASSEN LAND & TRAILS TRUST 3
LETTER FROM PAST PRESIDENT
In 1990, the start of my first stint as President, the
Trust owned the Depot, but half of it had burned, the
inside of the building was a mess and the surrounding
area was dirt. Frankly, I thought of it as an albatross
around the Trust’s neck. Our annual income was about
$9,000 and half of that went to pay for property
insurance. The initial Board had stuck their necks out and
acquired the facility without any real plan for funding all
of the work needed. Yet, Lon Fitton, Jim Saake and Stan
Bales had crafted a vision that the Depot could be used
as a visitor center, trailhead for the Bizz Johnson National
Recreation Trail and community icon for the Trust. Lo and
behold, with persistence, hard work, astounding
volunteer hours, a solid vision and agency and
community support, the Depot re-opened in 1994, and
after more than 20 years, it’s still a vibrant center for the
community.
The Trust did the same thing with the Modoc Line Rail
Trail. The 86 mile rail corridor was acquired by the Trust
in 2008 when others were reluctant to step up, but the
Trust recognized the long-term potential for recreational
access to the high desert for all. With hard work,
persistence, careful planning and agency and community
support, three segments of the trail have been improved
and the Trust continues to seek assistance to do more.
Unlike the Bizz Johnson Trail, the Modoc Line has greater
potential for motorized use than pedestrian, and the
planning and development reflects that broad
constituency.
The Trust’s conservation work continues, even though
some projects might be early to list in this report. There
are projects in the wings to protect and enhance wetlands
and meadows and to ensure that a significant piece of a
Honey Lake Valley farm land stays in agricultural use for
the long haul. When we acquire funding for these
projects and close the deals, we think that you, our
members, will be pleased with the conservation work you
are supporting.
Thank you all for your contributions of time, money
and energy in 2014. It is invaluable to the sustainability
of the Trust, its operation and work. And finally, I wish to
thank all of you over the years for your continuing
support. It’s time for a change, and I have great faith that
Tim Garrod will provide strong leadership as he takes
over as President. All the best in 2015!
Phil Nemir
Past President
Modoc Line Rail Trail
LASSEN LAND & TRAILS TRUST 4
RECOGNITION & THANKS
Summary of this year and all the hard
work you, our volunteers, made
possible...138 volunteers donated
over 2,500 hours in 2014; given the
IRS valuation of $22/hour for
volunteer time, together you’ve all
donated over $54,000 in time, skills
and talent to conserving our natural
resource lands, working agricultural
lands, trails and education in Lassen
and southern Modoc counties...
BOARD
You, our members, elected three new
Board members to begin their first
three-year term in 2015.
BJ Hubbard
Peter Talia
Al Vasquez
A special thank you to Phil Nemir
for his years of service on the Board
and as President. Please join us in
welcoming our new Board leadership
team: Tim Garrod, President; Liz
Norton, Vice President; Jeff Fontana,
Secretary and Carol Curry as
Treasurer.
Trails:
Stan Bales, Andrew Haut, Nick
McBride, Liz Norton and Joel Rathje
Fundraising/Community Outreach:
Jeff Fontana, Julie McKee, Peter Talia,
Al Vasquez and Paul Whitcome
COMMITTEES
Thanks to those who, in addition to
Board members, serve on the Trust’s
Committees. So much of the planning
and work happens at the Committee
level before recommendations go to
the Board of Directors.
Conservation:
Andrew Bertotti, Brian Ehler, Bill
Faatz, Tim Garrod, Frank Hall,
Wayne Jambois, Phil Nemir
VOLUNTEERS
100 HOURS
AND MORE
Andrew Bertotti
Jeff Fontana
Likely Place RV Park
& Golf Course
Suzanne McDonald
Phil Nemir
80 TO 99 HOURS
Kelly Fairbank
Georgianne Hall
Liz Norton
Jim Reichle
Paul Whitcome
50 TO 79 HOURS
Carol Curry
Tim Garrod
Pat Martinez
Mary Nordstrom
Dakota Salazar
25 TO 49 HOURS
Jessie Diermier
Brian Ehler
Gary Felt
Frank Hall
Linda Hansen
Helen Leve
Quincy McCourt
Julie McKee
Diane Rittmeister
Linda Robinette
Susan Wannebo
10 TO 24 HOURS
Stan Bales
Ann Carlson
Dirk Ellena
Jeff Fairbank
Steve Fleming
Jack Fry
Ed Gann
Franc Giustino
Andrew Haut
Honey Lake Power
Deb Kaska
Brian Kelley
Jim McKenzie
Janiska Nordstrom
Scott Nordstrom
Chris O’Brien
Bruce Ovitz
Karen Ovitz
Dave Praytor
Teresa Pustejovsky
George Robinette
Tiffany Russell
Jim Uptegrove
Mavery Uptegrove
OTHER
Chris Alberico
Linda Alberico
Bob Andrews
John Appel
Vicki appel
Don Baker
Kay Baker
Lisa Bernard
Coline Beyer
Doc Blevins
Mary Blevins
Laurie Bliss
Kirsten Bovee
Dan Brown
Tyann Brown
Brooke Clements
Debbie Cleveland
Ken Collum
Jean Coye
Ben Cunningham
Bob Dale
Deann Davidson
Dori Davidson
Kathe Davidson
Ruth Dike
Jerry Douglas
John Dozier
Cas Ellena
Linda Erway
Bill Faatz
Elise Estes Farris
Heather Fortin
Marge Garrod
Phil Good
Patti Hagata
Jared Hancock
Harry Hicks
Amy Holmen
Lynda Jackson
Wayne Jambois
Niki Kanavel
Steve Kanavel
Deb Kash
Joe Kaska
Franz Lattka
Mike Martinez
Becky May
Nick McBride
Efren Meraz
Margie Meserve
Chuck Miles
Matt Mullin
Dan Mungers
Sue Noggles
Hudson Northrop
Ellie Orbeton
Kay Oring
LASSEN LAND & TRAILS TRUST 5
Lew Oring
Cheyenne Osborn
Corrah Pacheco
Gwen Pacheco
Krista Pascheco
Pee Wee Enterprises
Doug Peters
Scott Phillips
Theresa Phillips
Linda Powell
Sandy Pudlicki
Cynthia Raschein
Joel Rathje
Mimi Rena
Chris Reynolds
Mike Rivas
Alex Robinette
Chris Robinette
Rita Standiford
Mike Stewart
Lisa Stone
Jamie Thomas
Carol Thornton
Al Vasquez
Christi Whitcome
Jim White
Kay White
Linda White
Devin Winchester
THE TRUST’S CALENDAR—UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY
11th
26th
MARCH
5th
12th
APRIL
24th
MAY
16th
JUNE
6th
Lassen County Environmental Education Collaborative’s California Conservation Corps
Recruitment Event—Lassen College, 7:00 p.m.
Opportunity for regional high school and college students to learn about opportunities to work
with the California Conservation Corps to gain important experience, modest income and build
credit toward college tuition while working outdoors in natural resource management.
Discover Lassen: Mountain Lions & Us—Sharing Our Home
Historic Susanville Railroad Depot, 7:00 p.m.
Mountain Lion Foundation, California Department of Fish & Wildlife and our Ranching
Community discuss sharing our home with wildlife.
Meat Raffle, Lassen Ale Works, 7:00 p.m.
Great fun fundraising event to benefit the Trust’s work. Bringing Good Meat to Hungry People!
Discover Lassen: Sage Grouse & You
Historic Susanville Railroad Depot, 7:00 p.m.
Sage Grouse Initiative, Point Blue and NRCS with Frank Hall and Tiffany Russell
Bizz Extension: Planning Charette and Public Reception
Historic Susanville Railroad Depot
National Park Service’s Rivers, Conservation and Trails Assistance Program. Watch for details!
Paiute Meadows Run for Trails—Susanville Ranch Park, Susanville, CA
Farmers’ Market Opening Day
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
The Trust’s Lassen County Farmers’ Market begins its season. Open every Saturday through
September 26 at the historic Susanville railroad depot from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Get the
best is local produce, meat and eggs—not to mention great local artisan crafts, baked goods
and other delicious ready-to-eat foods.
JULY
20th
Lassen Land & Trails Trust’s Nature Camp: Session 1 Opens for 8 to 10 year olds
27th
Lassen Land & Trails Trust’s Nature Camp: Session 2 Opens for 8 to 12 year olds
AUGUST
3rd
SEPTEMBER
26th
OCTOBER
10th
NOVEMBER
7th
Lassen Land and Trails Trust’s Nature Camp: Session 3
Opens for 11 and 12 year olds overnight camp
Farmers’ Market Closing Day
Rails to Trails Festival
Annual festival celebrating and raising funds for our region’s trails. Historic Susanville railroad
depot, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Historic handcar races, chili cook-off and salsa contest, regional
artisans, great food and activities galore for the family.
Lassen Land and Trails Trust’s Season Wrap Party, 7:00 p.m. at the historic Susanville
railroad depot. A celebration of the season and opportunity to say thanks to all of the Trust’s
volunteers.
And, of course, watch your email, Facebook and our local media for other great
programs as they develop.
LASSEN LAND & TRAILS TRUST 6
RECOGNITION & THANKS
DONORS
It is only through your generous gifts of money, materials and services that the work to conserve our water, working
lands, and wildlife habitat gets done. This is the fuel that makes it all happen and each donor listed here is integral to
and shares, with our volunteers, in the success of the Trust. Thank you. You are remarkable and amazing!
MEMBERSHIP
(Current Jan-Dec 2014)
Conservation Circle
($1,000 or More)
Michael & Kathy Healy Justice
Drs. Lew & Kay Oring
Land Steward ($500 or More)
Dr. John Dozier & Mimi Rena
Bill & Jo Faatz
Mary Nordstrom
Partner ($200 or More)
Bob Andrews & Liz Norton
Linda Erway
Frank & Georgianne Hall
Laura & Randy Jertberg
Phil Nemir & Lynda Jackson
Dennis & Maryel Roberts
Supporter ($150 or More)
Balding Energy Services
Holly Blackburn
Beth & Ray Corbin
Brian & Megan Dahle
Jerry & Dollie Douglas
Dirk & Cass Ellena
Kathi Farber
Larry & Iva Foster
Mike Foster
Stephen Hawks
Louise Jensen & John Lisiecki
Kevin & Jane Justis
Michael Kirack & Kirack Construction
Helen & Marshall Leve
Mike & Pat Martinez
Michael McCue & Maureen Walsh
Nancy Nordensten
Paul & Linda Perez
Pezzullo & Gussett, CPAs
Jim Reichle
Carolyn Schuyler
Bob & Karen Sherve
June Stanley
Family ($50 or More)
Kenzie & Barb Ahrens
(The) Alosi Family
John Appel & Vicki Thompson
Judy Ashbaugh
Don & Kathy Baker
Martin & Janet Balding
Sharon & David Beckman
Jerry & Kim Bird
Jake Blaufuss & Kirsten Bovee
Laurie Bliss
Larry & Seren Bradshaw
Melody Brawley
Ken Bunch & Pamela Blodgett
Jim & Debbie Cleveland
Danny & Heather Cluck
Jean Coye
Bruce & Patty Davie
Tamar Dean
Paula Deschene
Greg & Terri Dood
Ken & Irene Doyle
Jeff & Kelly Fairbank;
Uptown Massage
Phil Finkel
Jeff & Carol Fontana
Ed & Carol Gann
Bob & Carolyn Genasci
Jim & Patrice Goubert
Linda Hansen
Jack & Darcy Hanson
Hugh & Lou Hardaway
Rodney & Linda Hartrum
Joe & Donna Harvey
Andrew & Debbi Haut
Kelley & Patty Holmes
Doug & Minette Hutchinson
Wayne & Judy Jambois
Mike & Mary Jeppson
(The) Lattka Family
Ann Leve
Mat Levine & Candace Toft
Hank & Ginger Martinez
Steve & Becky May
Melanie & David McFarland
Ken & Jackie McGarva
Barney & Julie McKee
Don & Sharon McMullen
Jason & Rhonda Meadows;
Trails End Farm
Bob & Virginia Middleton
Nancy & John Murray
Chris & Carolyn O’Brien
Bruce & Karen Ovitz
Bob & Kathy Owens
Donna Pritchard & Glenda Lovejoy
Jeff & Sandy Pudlicki
Dave Ramirez & Terre
Pearson-Ramirez
Naomi & John Rea
Nai Saechoo; Yoon Chao’s Farm
Mike Smith & Judy Oliver
Donald & Carla Samson
Chuck & Karen Spence
Lisa & Mike Stone
Peter & Janette Talia
Brian Taylor & Leah Larsen
Jim & Mavery Uptegrove
Al & Pam Vazquez
Bud & Sylvia Wells
Janelle & Bill Wemple
Paul & Christi Whitcome
Jim & Linda White
Glee Willis
Friend ($35)
Lynda & Chris Alberico
George Anderson
Maurice Barnetche
Coline Beyer
Paulette Burgess
Ann Carlson
Bernadette Chavez
(The) Dieter Family
Claudia Dunlavy
Linda Dunn
Kim Earll
Donna & Carl Fettig
Larry & Victoria Fisher
Charlene Ford;
Hall Street Garden
Mary Lee Fruehan
Jim & Janes Gardner
Josh Gibbs
Franc Giustino
Phil Good
Bob Gower
Hugh & Lou Hardaway
Crystal Heflin;
Crystal’s California Confections
Jim & Jean Hodge
Pat Hodges
Martha Horan
Allen & Tammy Jones
Ken & Kathy Lindner;
Lindner Bison
Vicki Lozano;
Mt. Lassen Properties
Jim Lytjen
Ches Mallery;
GL&L Smokehouse
Steve McConnell
Melissa McCoy;
Every Bloomin’ Thing
Suzanne McDonald
Bev Mendoza
Chuck Miles
Zellamae Miles
Huel & Mary Morphis
Ellie Orbeton
Doug Peters
Bill Phillips
Bob & Vicki Pyle
Diane Rittmeister
Mike Rivas
Galen & Linda Roberts
Steve & Kate Robertson
Tiffany Russell
Bart & Kathleen Simmons
Linda Tiffin
John & Suzanne Trujillo
Bill Weik
Kay White
Fred & Joan Zuehlke;
Joan’s Studio of Dance
HONORARIUMS
Claudia Dunlavy in
Honor of Phil Nemir
Sharon & David Beckman in
Honor of Helen & Marshall Leve
MEMORIALS
Christel Fliss in
Memory of Jack Swickard
John Appel & Vicki Thompson in
Memory of Bruce & Kathy Rhymes
Noreen Frieling in
Memory of Gary Frieling
Hannah & Susan Tangeman,
Hulsman Ranch in
Memory of Chuck LaViolette
ANNUAL APPEAL 2013
Received in 2014
$500 & Above
Jane Rosenberg
$200 & Above
Michael & Kathy Healy Justice
$100 & Above
Phil Nemir & Lynda Jackson
DONORS (CONTINuED)
Russ & Betsy Elam
Frank & Georgianne Hall
Jan Heid & Sid Bean
Bob & Karen Sherve
Margaret Swickard
Heidi West
$50 & Above
Teri-Lynne & Steve Bejcek
Kathy Gies & Rich Egelhofer
(The) Lattka Family
Helen & Marshall Leve
Barney & Julie McKee
Judy Oliver & Mike Smith
Linda Phillips
Mike West & Mary Piowaty
Other
Don & Kathy Baker
Noreen Frieling
William & Margaret Hoffman
Jean Marinoni
Marie Nemir
2014 Bizz Extension,
Received in 2014
Lead Pledge ($1,000 or More)
Helen & Marshall Leve
$500 & Above
Dr. John Dozier & Mimi Rena
Jane Rosenberg
Supervisor Jim Chapman, Lassen
County
$250 & Above
Laura & Randy Jertberg
$100 & Above
Bob Andrews & Liz Norton
Judy Ashbaugh
Maurice Barnetche; Gold Run
Cabinets
Bill & Jo Faatz
Allen & Tammy Jones
(The) Lattka Family
Wilmer Martin & Family
Barney & Julie McKee
Phil Nemir & Lynda Jackson
Nancy Nordensten
Dave Ramirez & Terre
Pearson-Ramirez
Donald & Carla Samson
Lori & Todd Swickard; 5 Dot Land &
Cattle Company
Peter & Janet Talia
Kay White
$50 & Above
Cas & Dirk Ellena
Kathy Gies & Rich Egelhofer
Phil Finkel
Bob Gower
Linda Hansen
Wayne & Judy Jambois
Mike West & Mary Piowaty
Glenda Lovejoy & Donna Pritchard
Naomi & John Rea
Jim Reichle
Bob & Karen Sherve
Gene & Daphne Stark
Margaret Swickard
Leah Larsen & Brian Taylor
Al & Pam Vasquez
Bill Weik
Paul & Christi Whitcome
Jim & Linda White
Other
Jim & Debbie Cleveland
Jean Coye
Linda Dunn
Christel Fliss
Joe & Donna Harvey
William & Margaret Hoffman
Michael McCue & Maureen Walsh
Barney & Julie McKee
Tiffany Russell
Eric & Susan Toews
S. & Indra Uppal
OTHER
Anonymous gift of $2,500
Stanley Stairs gift of $1,000
in-kind assistance
Lassen High School Future Business
Leaders of America
City of Susanville
Lassen High School
J&J Performing Arts
Future Farmers of America
Ministry in Motion
GRANTS
IN-KIND GIFTS &
Muttera
(Bill)
State Farm Insurance
California Department of Parks &
SUPPORT
Northeastern Rural Health
Recreation, Recreational Trails
Depot
Rotary of Susanville
Program for the acquisition of
Road
I.D.
John Lisiecki
Bizz Extension
Safeway of Susanville
California Department of Parks &
SEMSA Ambulance
Farmers Market
Recreation, OHV Access $21,000 for
Sunrise
Rotary
of
Susanville
Susanville String Trio
Modoc Line Rail Trail
SunRype USA
Lassen County Master Gardeners
California Deer Association, $5,000
Susanville Real Estate
for Lassen Creek Conservation Area
Susanville Soroptomists S-Club
Wildlife Center
Lassen Creek Conservation Area
Susanville Supermarket IGA
Lassen Municipal Utility District,
Lassen County Department of Public
Tripp (Robert) Massage Therapy
$3,000 for Nature Camp
Works, Joel Rathje, Trail Coordinator
Veteran’s Service Office
Sierra Nevada Conservancy award of
Pee Wee Enterprises
Walmart of Susanville
$115,000 for Upper Stephens
Williams Sound
Diane Rittmeister
Meadow Restoration
National Park Service Rivers,
Farmers Market
Meat Raffle
Trails and Conservation Assistance
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Dominic
Bachman
Program, Professional Services
Starbucks
Bird
Flat
Ranch
for the Bizz Extension
Kerri Cobb
Rails to Trails Festival
Dave Dreyer
SPONSORS
Paiute Meadows
Luke Garrod
Discover ($500)
Run & Walk for Trails
Banner Lassen Medical Center
GL&L Smokehouse
Billington ACE Hardware
5 Dot Land & Cattle Company
(In-Kind and Cash)
C&S Waste
Frank Hall
Susanville AAA
Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel
Hole In One Ranch
Balding Energy Enterprises
Lassen Ale Works
Hulsman Ranch
Pregill Insurance Agency
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Lassen
Ale Works
Sierra Pacific Foundation
Billington ACE Hardware
Lindner
Bison
Sierra Radio Network, JDX/KSUE
Campfire Girls of Susanville
Panorama
Grass
Fed Beef
Supreme
Graphics
City of Susanville
W.M. Beaty and Associates
Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel
Susanville Supermarket IGA
Eagle Lake Village
Trails End Farm
Trail Blazer ($200)
Frontier Communications
Paul Whitcome
Cabellas
Health Nut, The
Plumas Bank
Honey Lake Power
Modoc Line Rail Trail
Scheel’s
Iron Horse Gym
Bureau
of Land Management Eagle
U.S. Bank
Jobs Daughters of Susanville
Lake
& Alturas Field Offices
Trail Crew ($100)
Kiwanis of Susanville
Honey
Lake Power Company
Plumas Sierra Telecommunications
KSUE, Susanville Radio Network
Likely
Place
RV Park & Golf Course
Ed Staub & Sons Petroleum
Lassen Ale Works
Lassen Community College
Nature Camp
Other
Lassen Family Services
City
of Susanville
Bureau
of
Land
Management
Eagle
Lassen High School Associated
Lake
&
CCC
Antelope
Crew,
Student Body
FARMER’S MARKET
Hannah & Susan Tangeman,
Hulsman Ranch
FINANCIAL REPORT
In 2014, the Trust closed the year with an operating
budget deficit of approximately $15,000. Staff, Board and
volunteers worked hard to control and reduce costs
including securing a more competitive insurance package
and freezing staff compensation at same level for third
year. The Trust continues to work toward diversifying our
sources of income. In 2014, 60% from grants and earned
revenue related to conservation and trail stewardship and
work; 24% from grants and earned revenue related to
education and programs, and, finally, 16% from
membership gifts, annual appeal and fundraising events.
Conservation Land and Trails Property
4,795.6 Acres in Fee Title
1,215 Acres under Conservation Easement
370 Acres in Stewardship
For a total of $1,361,941 in fixed assets
Stewardship Funds
$123,998 is currently invested in restricted accounts
for the stewardship of conservation lands under
conservation easements held by the Trust in perpetuity.
Stewardship work is funded by the interest accrued from
these funds.
Liabilities & Receivables
The Trust is currently servicing $72,500 in debt
associated with the acquisition of the Wildlife Center
building and acreage at Lassen Creek Conservation Area
in 2013. In addition, the Trust had an additional $12,941
in liabilities with $31,289 in receivables at the close of
the 2014 fiscal year.
Total Income: $233,030
Operating & Programmatic
Expense Total: $247,622
www2.guidestar.org/NonprofitDirectory.aspx to access the Trust’s Federal 990 report.
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P.O. Box 1461
Susanville, CA 96130
www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org
530-257-3252
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