Spring 2015 Newsletter - The Crested Butte Land Trust

Together, saving the lands you call home
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Photo: Lydia Stern
Why do YOU love the Gunnison Valley?
This place offers amazing access to nature right from my front door, and back! And
“ there
are so many ways to explore it... biking and hiking in wildflowers, skiing the snowy ”
wonderlands, wading in rivers and skipping rocks—there are endless possibilities.
When I’m in nature, I feel like my soul can stretch out to fit the inside of my skin.
-Jen Hillebrandt, local
Board of Directors
P.O. Box 2224 Crested Butte, CO 81224
[email protected]
www.cblandtrust.org
970.349.1206
Bill Reimer, President
Charla Brown
Kiley Flint, Vice-President
Beth Hise
Margery Feldberg, Treasurer Peter Kennel
Karen Janssen, Secretary Cynthia O’Brien
Beth Appleton
John Simmons
Skip Berkshire
Staff
Cover Photo
Ann Johnston, Executive Director
Julie Ball, Outreach
Danielle Beamer, Stewardship
Cassidy Brush, Stewardship
Claire Karban, Outreach
Hedda Peterson, Stewardship
Nate Page
our mission: to forever protect and steward open lands for vistas, recreation,
wildlife and ranching, thus contributing to Gunnison County’s unique heritage and quality of life.
Protecting our water supply
High temperatures and low snowfall this past winter make
protecting our fresh water more important than ever
Throughout the West, water is increasingly a disappearing resource. The Crested
Butte Land Trust is working on several projects that will help protect our precious
fresh water in the Gunnison Valley.
Peanut Lake
A 700-foot stretch of the Slate River runs
along the southeastern bank of Peanut
Lake, just outside of Crested Butte. In
some areas, just a few feet of beaver dam
separate the river from the lake, and that
separation is becoming more precarious.
Photo: Xavi Fane
Human interference has restricted the
natural course of the Slate River on its
eastern bank. As a result, the river has
been moving, sometimes up to six feet a
year, towards Peanut Lake.
The Land Trust has conducted several thorough assessments, and crafted a plan to
keep the river from breaching the lake, while restoring the wetlands in the area. We
plan to remove a berm to the east of the Slate, allowing the river to reclaim its natural floodplain. With your help, we will begin this time-sensitive work to protect the
lake and wetlands this October.
If we don’t act now, and the river is allowed to breach the lake, the clean water in the
Slate River is at risk. Peanut Lake sits just below the Peanut Mine. The Land Trust
successfully reclaimed the mine, but not before significant concentrations of heavy
metals leached into Peanut Lake. If the river takes the lake, these metals could contaminate the water downstream.
Keeping the Slate River clean is vital because it feeds into the East River, which
provides drinking water for the City of Gunnison. Additionally, many working family ranches and farms in the Gunnison Valley rely on this water to maintain their
operations.
The loss of Peanut Lake would also be a great loss to our community. Hundreds of
waterfowl rely on the open waters for habitat, in addition to tens of thousands of
recreationalists who view the lake as they hike or bike the Woods Walk and Lupine
trails each year.
Funders across the state agree that we must act now. The Land
Trust has raised just over $66,000 so far. We need your help today
to raise the remaining $41,000 required to save Peanut Lake.
Looking Forward
As you read this, we are at the table with several landowners to conserve more water
in the area. We can’t go into details at this time, to protect confidential negotiations.
However, clean, fresh water and the lands that surround it will continue to be a priority for the Crested Butte Land Trust.
Visit: cblandtrust.org/donate to support clean water in our Gunnison Valley.
Photo: Shayn Estes
Introducing: Glacier Community Farm
ou may have noticed that we changed
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the name of our collaborative farming project to the Glacier Community Farm. This
name change reflects the rich heritage of
the area, and was suggested to us by a local
ranching family.
In the early 1880s, the townsite of Glacier sprang up at the junction of Cement
Creek Road and Highway 135. Named for a
glacier formation to the east, Glacier began
as a stage stop for mines located up Cement Creek, and soon became a stop for
the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. The
Glacier schoolhouse was rebuilt in 1920,
and that building still stands today as the
Red Mountain Log Works furniture store.
Photo: Mountain Roots
At the Glacier Community Farm, we are
working to renovate the ranching homestead, a crucial next step in our effort to get
the farm up and running. Built in 1934, the
humble log cabin has been vacant for nearly
eight years and is in need of some serious
restoration.
Once renovated, the cabin will serve as a home for our Farm Manager, to ensure that operations on the farm are running
smoothly. Community member Bill Gallen has served as a volunteer at the Glacier Community Farm in the past. He and his
wife are care-takers for a local ranching operation. “This is going to be a great opportunity for somebody to live on a ranch
and experience that lifestyle, and I get excited about that,” says Bill.
To learn more about the Community Farm, or to help us get off and running with a donation, visit: cblandtrust.org/glaciercommunity-farm or contact our Stewardship Director, Danielle, at [email protected].
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Bringing a story to life in the woods
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his summer, the Crested Butte Land
Trust will partner with the Old Rock
Library for an exciting new children’s
program called StoryWalk™.
StoryWalk™ is a unique way to connect
with our natural areas and trails through
an engaging story. For this summer, we
have chosen Cynthia Cotten’s book, “At
the Edge of the Woods.”
The story will be deconstructed, page
by page. Each page will be displayed
along the Lower Loop, where children,
parents, and friends can walk from page
to page in anticipation of what’s next.
StoryWalk™ is geared towards children
ages three to six, but may be enjoyed by
everyone. The program will begin June
12th, and remain on display for several
weeks.
“If I were a parent, I’d wish for a StoryWalk around every corner!” says Hedda
Peterson, Stewardship Coordinator for
the Land Trust. “The interactive activity
combines reading, walking, and observing the natural surroundings.”
The StoryWalk™ Project was created
by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT
and developed in collaboration with the
Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard
Library.
For more information about the
StoryWalk™ program, contact Hedda
at [email protected], or at
970.349.1206.
Fishing for funds
14th Annual Caddis Cup
Dinner & Fly Fishing Tournament
Friday, July 10th & Saturday, July 11th
Photo: Lydia Stern
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Register at cblandtrust.org/events/fish
Two-Day Tournament: $600
Kick-Off Dinner Only: $100
ish the famous Gunnison County
waters during our 14th annual Caddis Cup
Fly Fishing Tournament this July. Prizes
will be awarded for the largest brown
trout, largest rainbow trout, and most
aggregate inches.
“The Caddis Cup allows us to integrate
with the local community, do something
positive for the Land Trust and get to
know some of the best fishing spots
in Gunnison County,” says veteran
participant Chip Fudge.
The tournament is a wonderful
opportunity to improve your cast, meet
new folks, and soak in the scenery—all
while helping to preserve our incredible
lands and waters.
If you don’t feel like fishing, you can
still join us for the Kick-Off Dinner, on
Friday, July 10th. The dinner is a chance
to catch up with old friends, bid on
great auction items, and learn what we’re
working on at the Land Trust!
“We strongly believe in the mission of
the Land Trust and feel that preserving
and acquiring open space is a wonderful
legacy for those that follow us,” says
Chip. “The natural beauty of our Valley
is world class and we hope to help
protect as much of this area as possible.”
For more information or to register, visit:
cblandtrust.org/events/fish or contact
our Outreach Coordinator, Claire
Karban, at [email protected].
Wildflower hikes
Washington Gulch Wildflowers
Tuesday, July 14th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hunt for the elusive Orchid, enchanting Twisted Stalk, Bishop’s Cup, Monkey Plant and
more on the Land Trust’s decorated Washington Gulch Parcel. Wildflower expert Gary
Rainwater and Land Trust Stewardship Coordinator, Hedda Peterson will guide you
through shady aspen forests and sunny, open meadows.
Photo: Wouter Van Tiel
Rozman Ranch Roots
Thursday, July 16th from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Photo: Chad Martens
Join us to explore one of Gunnison Valley’s most historic ranches, located at the base
of Whetstone Mountain. This centennial ranch has been homesteaded by the Rozman
family since the 1890s. We will travel up through the aspen stands to observe the
understory’s wildflowers and re-vegetated winter avalanche paths, on a hike lead by
board member Beth Hise and local wildflower expert Vinnie Rosignal.
Irwin Past and Present
Friday, July 17th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Photo: Xavier Fane
The historic town of Irwin was once a hopping mining town, home to 5,000. On this
hike, we’ll go back in time and learn about the boomtown that occupied the land, in
addition to exploring Irwin’s spectacular wildflowers. Tour guides Beth Hise and Vinnie
Rosignal will lead the way through the lush forested areas that are home to Irwin’s
abundance of wildflowers.
Please register directly with the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival at crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or 970.349.2571.
Trail enthusiasts, rejoice!
ome get your hands dirty at our upcoming trail building weekend. SatC
urday and Sunday, June 13-14, join your friends and neighbors to build two
miles of new single-track. We will extend the popular Lupine Trail to Gunsight
Bridge.
As local volunteer Robbie Robinson knows, trail building days are a rewarding
opportunity to give back.
“I volunteer because I want to help the CBLT preserve the land
which also preserves the wonderful and unique community,” says
Robbie. “It is rewarding to play a small part aiding in the stewadship of the environment enjoyed by so many. And it is fun!”
The new hiking, biking and equestrian trail will start just up the road from the
Lupine Trail. From there, flowy single-track will descend through aspen groves
into the open meadow above Gunsight Bridge. This new connection will allow
users to stay off Slate River Road and stay on trails.
Photo: Sam Faivre
Weather permitting, we’ll meet at 9 a.m. at Gunsight Bridge, and plan to work
until about 4 p.m. Tools will be provided, so all you need to bring are work
gloves if you have them, and plenty of water. Kids of all ages are welcome. You
can join us for the day, or for just an hour or two. Either way, all volunteers are
invited to celebrate our hard work with the Crested Butte Land Trust and the
Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association at Gunsight Bridge afterwards. Cold
beer, soda and Brick Oven pizza will be provided!
For more information, contact Danielle at [email protected]. If
you’re unable to join us in trail building but would like to support trails, you can
make a tax-free donation on our website: cblandtrust.org/donate or join our
stewardship volunteer list by emailing Hedda at [email protected].
New Devo team in town
Photo: Katie Onheiber
L
ocals Amy and Mike Nolan wanted to create an affordable mountain bike
program, to help kids of all ages see the bike as a means to a life full of adventure. So, they created The Crested Butte Development Team, or Devo team for
short. The team offers a safe and non-competitive way to explore the incredible
trails that Crested Butte has to offer.
“A huge part of our program is educating these young riders about taking care
of their favorite hiking and biking trails,” says Amy. Proper trail etiquette is an
important part of making sure our trails remain beautiful for years to come.
When using trails, please respect local calf-cow operations by leaving gates the
way you find them (either open or closed). Make sure you stay on the trail and
off of private property, and consider a different activity when trails are very
muddy. If you do encounter mud, walk your bike through the mud, rather than
biking around it. And, bikers should always yield to hikers and horses.
For further information on Land Trust trails, click on cblandtrust.org/explore/trail-map, or to learn more about the Devo team, a 501(c)(3), visit:
crestedbuttedevo.com.
Photo: Courtesy of CB Devo
THANK YOU to the following Crested Butte Land Trust supporters from April 15, 2014 to April 15, 2015. We sincerely appreciate our Sustaining Members (shown in green).
If you are interested in becoming a Sustaining Member, please contact Ann Johnston at 970.349.1206.
Trustees of the Land
($25,000 +)
1% for Open Space
Colorado Water Conservation Fund
Great Outdoors Colorado
Gunnison County Land Preservation Board
Margery Feldberg and Dr. Jeremy Levin
Diane and Tim Mueller
North Village Reserve
Slick Family Foundation
Stanley H. and Theodora L. Feldberg Foundation
The Conservation Fund
Town of Crested Butte
Town of Mt. Crested Butte
Anita and William Vallett, Jr.
Bonnie and David Weekley
Guardians of the Land
($10,000 - $24,999)
Anonymous (2)
Shirley and Dr. Eugene Cordes
Rick Divine
Shannon and Chip Fudge
Acorn Foundation
Chris Mikesell Foundation
in memory of Evelyn Mikesell
The Pine Tree Foundation
Shannon and John Fudge
Jeff Hermanson
Land Trust Alliance
Cynthia and Kevin O’Brien
Suzanne and John Simmons
Daphne and Jay B. Shipowitz
Upper Gunnison River Water
Conservancy District
Kelsey Wirth and Dr. Sam Myers
Patrons of the Land
($5,000 - $9,999)
Anonymous
Arthur Kontos Foundation
Linda and Thomas E. Biery
Malla and Robert Brandenberger
The Brandt Foundation
Catharine Hawkins Foundation
Murrie and Nick Chirekos
Allison Elliot and Harold Brill
Lisa and David Flesher
Helen and Matthew Hayes
Raymond Kimbell
Judith Naumberg and Stuart Bluestone
Carolyn and Bill Reimer
Barbara and Ken Moffitt
Ruth H. Brown Foundation
Betty and David Schneider
Leila and Lowry Smith, Jr.
Marsha and Dr. John Soucheray
Carson and John Taylor, Jr.
Advocates of the Land
($1,000 - $4,999)
Anonymous (3)
Sumaya Abuhaidar and Jason Berv
Mary and Richard Allen
in memory of Ellie Pryor Booher
Debbie and Bruce Alpern
Monica Ariowitsch
Susan and Kevin Beltz
Jennifer Murray Bess and Charles W. Bess
Big Al’s Bicycle Heaven
Jackie Bird and William Hamilton
Tina and Robert Bishop
Sallie and Dr. Don Bolich
Deborah and Lawrence Brannian
in memory of Ellie Pryor Booher
Frances and Ian Bresnahan
Charla Brown and Robert Burnett
Mary Nelson and John Brown
Terry and Stephen Bruce
Dorothy and Russell Budd
Lenore and William Burke
Ruth and Dr. J. Christopher Carey
Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley
Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley
with
thanks to:
Christe and Timothy Fretthold
Lynn and Gil Friedlander
Susan and Reagan Coon
Robert Couchman
Mrs. and Dr. Winfield Craven
Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association
Kathy Darrow
Robbie and Paul Davis
Cathy and Peter Dea
Melinda and Sterling Doster
Robin and Andre Dreyuss
Pamela and Scott Eaton
Carole and David D. Ebner
Sally and Chuck Ferrell
Linda and Frank Fialkoff
Stephanie and John Flanigan
Jaunea and Dr. Ken Ford, Jr.
Judith and James Gibbs
Liberty Godshall and Edward Zwick
Judy and Lash Hansborough
Helios Foundation
Elisabeth and Joseph Hise
Tracy and Joe Hollister
Lezlie and David R. Hudiburg
Mary Gwen and Ben Hulsey
Gretchen and Bruce Jacobsen
Linnea and Mindaugas Jatulis
Karen and Thomas Jensen
Wendy and Mavis P. Kelsey, Jr.
Margaret and Peter Kennel
Jacquelyn and Paul S. Kingsbury
Jane Kuenzel and Calvin Cruz
Carol and Mark Lester
Judy Ligon
Pamela and Karey Low
Debra and John Lucas
Jim and Ellen Martin
Jane and Dr. John E. McAllister
Linda and Douglas Ian McDonald
Desiree and David Miller
Judith and John Miller
Liz and Franklin Myers
Buffy and Vernon Naake
Kari Fletcher
Nina Kingsdale
in memory of Ellie Pryor Booher
Rosalie and Kevin Ott
Jeanette Peter
Joann and Charles Philpott
Gregory Potter
Margaret and William Puckett
Linda and Gareth Roberts
Lisa Roberts and David Seltzer
Anne R. and William G. Ronai
Gerrie Runice
Mary and Stephen Sallman
Deedra and Spencer Schnaitter
in memory of Rodney Wade Roark
Christianne Schoedel and John Segal
Donna Seligman and John Garrett
Mary Louise Skinner and Richard Kimball
Meg and Michael Smith
Theresa and Gerald Sokol
Valerie and Dale Stahl
Elizabeth and Leland Stone
Lindsay and Timothy Stoner
Wally Trepp
Corinne and David Tyler
Lois and Ted Uihlein
Kim and Eric Upchurch
Jim A. Watson
Beth and Ben Wegbreit
Tina and Guy Weintraub
Drs. Barbara Weiss and Bob Probe
Laura and Michael Werner
Rosemarie and Richard Whiting
Becky and Joe Williams
J. Tom Williams
Gretchen and Joseph Wilson
Wren and Timothy Wirth
Karin and Klaus Wisiol
Betsy and Robert Zakely
Janice and John Conner Kolb
Melissa and James Kontos
Josephine and Don LeBrasse
in memory of Daniel Kelly, James Tillman,
Meredith Simmons, William Fuchs, and Dwayne
Graves
Susan and James E. Maclean
Kathy and Michael C. Manning
Cathy and Chuck McGinnis
Sandra McNamara and Neil J. Watko
Debra Jo and Douglas McQueen
Katie and John Meyer
Gwen and John Nixon
Holly and Allen Oliphant
Judy and Craig Pauly
Susan and Steve Porter
Frances and Gary Rainwater
Nancy and Michael Roach
Lotte and Kevin Roache
Susan Rouse and William Langley
Victoria and Charles Shaw
Juliet Stillman and Jeff Troyer
Lisa and Phillip Stranahan, Jr.
Suzanne and William D. Sullivan
Marcella and Brian Wildes
Protectors of the Land
Susanne and Bruce W. Wilkinson
($500 - $999)
Teena and Richard Williams
Anonymous (2) in honor of Emily and Sam Wells Christopher Wirth
Chris and David Baxter
Kimberly and Thomas Zeiner
Carla and Nathan Beal
Suzanne and Fred Berry, Jr.
Caretakers of the Land
Carolyn Blanchard and David Gray
($250 - $499)
Kenneth Bolich
Anonymous (3)
Rose-Marie Bollier
Carolyn and Gary Achenbach
Linda and Roger Brown
Emily and Jason Addlesperger
Mrs. Graham M. Brush, Jr.
Linda and Trent Anderson
Cassia and Ryan Cadenhead
Bailey Family Foundation
Dr. Joseph J. Calandra
Danica Baker and Trent Bona
Carlson Family Foundation
Jodi and Keith Bauer
Cyd Chartier-Cohn and Elliot Cohn
Helen Behr
Virginia S. Cobb
in memory of Robert S. Behr
Jane and Dr. Chris Colwell
Peter Booth
Colwell Family Distributable fund
BP Foundation, Inc.
at the San Diego Foundation
Carolyn Bradshaw and Chris Burns
Shirley and Stuart Crow
John Briggs
Davita
Richard Brodale
Neva and John Dawson Jr.
Nina Brooks and Mychael Griswold
Dr. Chris Degner
Gabi and Michael Brummer
Gwendolyn G. Des Cognets
Emily and Dr. John Bruno
in memory of Ellie Pryor Booher
Monique and Kevin Calhoun
Kiley Flint
Kathryn and Stuart Carey
Heather and Ed Fornataro
Vanessa Carmean and Mark Van Akkeren
Kathleen and Harry Fulton
Josette and Richard Carter
Michelle and Marshall Funk
Jane and Gerald Clark
Ann and Robert Fyfe
Peggy and John Colby
Marilyn and Rob Gentry
Ann and Richard Cook
Karen and Alexander Gruzen
Michelle and John Cowell and Phyllis Cowell
in honor of Mon Levinson
in memory of Trinda Weymouth
Linda Hamlin
Rosalind Cross
in memory of Ellie Pryor Booher
Alene and John Davis
Sandra Henry
Ann Davis
Ynette S. and James M. Hogue
Nancy and Edward Deutsch
Jacqueline E. and John S. Ingham, Jr.
Nicole Digate and Kevin Bates
in memory of Trinda Weymouth
Char Dougherty and Bruce Driver
Ann and David Johnston
Heather Duryea and David White
Sarah and Tim Judkins
Darlene and Tim Egelhoff
Seher and Andrew Judkins
Eleven and Irwin Guides
in honor of Cody and Caleb
Morgan Fields and Clay Meier
Barbara and Robert Kauffman
Jay Fitzgerald
in memory of William Joyce
Wendy and Trent Foltz
Sarah and Dr. Mark Kaufman
Linda Fontaine in honor of Stuart Bailey
Anne Lamkin Kinder
Emily Franden and James Burtchell
Diane Gansauer
Sarah Garrity and Scott Downes
Bettye Lemon-Gilmour and Jack Gilmour
Maureen and Charles J. Gries
Lisa Gundersen and Thomas Hoby
Lindsay Hale and Rory Hughes
Linda Hamilton
Tanja F. and Kelly B. Harrison
Gloria M. and Alan G. Heath
Joan M. Heinz and Robert Van Arsdale
Brittany Hocking and Forrest Burke
Elizabeth and Kevin Hofstra
Ynette S. and James M. Hogue
Randa Jacobs
Kari Jansen and Matt Burks
Mary S. and John C. Jones
Sally and Terry Kelley
Christina and Brian Kuhlmann
Connie and Prewitt Lane
Tammara and Jack Lawrence, Jr.
Andrea R. and Timothy D. Lee
Trinity Lucero and Justin Brown
Nan and Sam Lumb
Ashlea Mangum and Matthew Sheridan
Patricia and Ronald Martin
Julia Matalo in honor of Trinda Weymouth
Willoughby Johnson in honor of Christy Miller
Ruth N. Miller
Chelsea Minter and Joe Brindley
Melina Moors and Tom Bjornson
Christy B. and John L. Murchison
Anne and Steve Murray
Brynn Murrell and Scott Zimmer
Susan and Scott Noreen
Nilesh Parikh and Balin Anderson
Callie and George Parkman
Cynthia and William C. Peatross
Cassie Pence and Timothy Szurgot
Thomas H. Perkins
Debby Phelps and Ralph Kwaitkoski
Sharon and Richard Renwick
Anna Rooney and Cory Engel
Jane Dunn Rossiwall
Carol Sandvick and Charles Talbott
Susan and Daniel Semegen
Marsha S. and Dr. Randall P. Singleton
Peggy and Neil Sisson
Dr. Bertram Smith
Julie and Christian Smith
Kim and Richard Sweitzer
in memory of Trinda Weymouth
Marian B. and Clayton C. Taylor
Laura and Charles Tomlinson
Kathleen Turner and Raymond Sprague
Drs. Aileen and James Utley
Julie Vlier and Rich Tocher
Ellen D. and Joe R. Walker
Martha and Tom Warner
Jamie and Carl Weisbrod
Dawn Wieker and William Cooper
Katalin and Jon Wolff
Supporters of the Land
(up to $249)
Anonymous (13)
in honor of Emily and Sam Wells
in honor of Ruth and Skip Berkshire
in memory of Fritz Evers
Karen Altergott
AmazonSmile Foundation
Judy Anderson and Jeremy Cosgrove
Jill and William Angel
Holly Annala and Rob Mahedy
Elizabeth Jane Ayarra and Peggy Preston
Barbara Baccari and Eric Weston
Jane and Murray Banks
Greg Baranko
Martha and Dale Barker
Tony Barnard
Mary C. and Tery L. Baskin
Mrs. and Mr. David M. James
in honor of Mrs. and Mr. G.W. James, Jr.
Nancy R. Beaudry
Heather and Daniel Bellow
in memory of Paul Gallaher
Maria and Charles Bennett
Catherine and Doug Benson
Joyce and R.C. Benson
Marianne Berkovich
Ruth and Walker Berkshire
Carol Boggs and Ward Watt
Laurie Bolard and Janet Furman
Lavada Bramlitt
Carol and Dr. Robert Breeze
Andrew Breibart
Christina and Dale Broekemeier
Frank Brockins
Susan and William Brooks
Andrew Brown
Patsy and Dwight Brown
Carolyn and Bill Brusman
Elaine and William Burcham
Gail Burford and Pete Lawson
Lisbeth Carter
Cristiana Guesthaus
Shelly Catterson
Helen Vollmer Caudle
Holly and Dave Chavez
Bette and David Chenault
City Market Community Rewards
Gabriele Clark and Bruce Bennett
Trisha and Abe Cobb
Ann and Travis Colbert
Betty W. and Dustin Cole
Marsha Collins and Randy Melton
Holly and Ira Conn
Kirsten and Gary Cook
Patricia and Clifford Crader
Crested Butte Development Team
Crested Butte Property Management Sales
Caroline Lee and John Todd Crocker
croeSKI Inc.
Lynn Cudlip and Mark Daily
Elizabeth D. and Stephen Cushman
in memory of Ellie Pryor Booher:
Martha Darby and M.G. Walton
In honor of Robbie Davis:
anonymous
Laurie and Paul Blumberh
Kyle Davis
Owen Davis
Diane and James Russell Fisher
Honeydew Murray
Julia and Andy Shoup
Elizabeth and Don Smith
Margaret and William R. D’Armond
Jennifer and Bob Darnell
Alice and Robbin Dawson
Amie and Richard Dawson
Barbara C. and David Dehaemers
Dana Beardslee and Jeffrey Delaney
Dusty Demerson
Trudie and Kerry Demus
Laura and Terry Detlefsen
Lisa Devore
Susan and Paul Doak
Sharon and Thomas Dobson
Sonda and Kevin Donovan
Marie and Fred Drake
David C. Duncan
Anne H. and Dr. Paul R. Ehrlich
Lois and David L. Einsidler
Andrea and Maxwell Evans
Barbara Farnsworth
Dee Farnsworth
Theodora L. Feldberg
John Fielder
Kate and Heidi Magnus
Kimberly and Jerry Fisher
Janice and Joseph Foerch
Barb Frase
Nan Frates
Rachael Freeman and Samuel Slosek
Sigrid and Dick Freese
Becky Frey and Shelle Carrig
Stephanie R. and Charles K. Gailey, III
Bill Gallen
Marie and Robert Garcia
Barbara and James Garot
Joshua German
Joyce and Steven Gibson
Dr. Lisa Gidday and Amy Lehman
Mandy and Bob Gillie
Jennifer and Roger Glasgow
Nancy and Robert Good
Rebecca Gordon
Holly and David Grainger in honor of Tim Clark
Sheila M. and Christopher M. Green
in memory of Sarah Brandt
Adam Groudan
Gunnison County Library District
Lindsay Faulkner and Peter Hagen
Denis Hall
Elizabeth and J. Marshall Hamilton
Carol and Ralph Hamner
Kathleen Hands
Jamia R. and Christopher S. Hansen-Murray
in memory of Ken and Mary Alice Hansen
Karen and Jim Harley
Julia and Vernon Harms
Susan Harris and Jeremy Myers
Brian Hart in honor of Emily and Sam Wells
Ian Hatchett
Janet Haw
Emily Hazan and Jason Goldman
Sara Hazel and Dan Goldhamer
in honor of Michael V. Hazel
Lynn and Andrew Hedesh
Casady Henry
Mary Hense
Karen Hickey
Christine P. Holbrook
Fred Holbrook
Lauren Holbrook in honor of Fred Holbrook
Mary and John Holder
Roanne Rouse Houck and Jonathan D. Houck
Eileen and Jack Hughes
Janis and William Hughes
Simone and John Irwin
Rebecca Isaacson in memory of Robert Behr
Cynthia K. and Cary W. Iverson
Donna and James Jackson
Jeanne Curet and David McGuire James
in honor of Mrs. and Mr. G.W. James, Jr.
Karen Janssen and Xavi Fane
Jane B. and Dr. Edwin P. Jenevein, Jr.
Linda and Greg Jennings
Alice and Steve Jennison
Jean B. and Ralph K. Johnsen
Kristine and Gregg Kampf
Patricia Karlin and Ernest Eck
Carol and Bill Kastning
Ruth and James Keene, III
Sarah Keene
Susan Kegeles and Jeff Lazrus
Elizabeth S. and Gary R. Keiser
Dr. John Knowles
Robin and Fred Koval in honor of Ann Johnston
Pam and Michael Kruteck
Karen Kubarek and Nate Page
Henry Kutny
Kathryn and David Larsen
Linda Lattanzi
Iris Levin
Carol Lipsitch and Stephen Figlewski
Elizabeth and Gary Keiser
Bette and Eric Long
John Tyler Lucas
Mark Lucas
Robert C. Lyman
Kriste Lyon and J.C. Leacock
Priscilla and Holden MacRae
Karen and Charles Mangum
Christian and William Manuel III
Susan Marrion and Raynor Czerwinski
in memory of Stanley Czerwinski
Lyn Martel
Dena and Jerry B. Matthews
William Matthews, III
Margaret G. McCown
Susan and Sandy McDonough
in honor of Suzana Gordon
Grant McFarren
Marilyn McIntyre
Susan and Charles McKee
Caroline McLean and Frank Stern
Meike Meissner and Michael McMahon
Uwe and Gunda Meissner
Michael Merrifield
Nancy Ann and Richard Meyer
in memory of Trinda Weymouth
Jean and William Miller
Warren Miterko
Lisa and Richard Moody
Alyce and James Moore
Carolyn and Henson Moore
Linda and James R. Morton
in memory of Bea and Charles Cleveland
Nancy and Skip Moss
Mountain Colors
Nancy Vogel
Molly and Sam Nay, III
Gaylor Nevergold
Marjorie H. and David E. O’Reilly
Jan Parker and Marcel Medved
Virginia Passoth
Lois and Gerry Pate
Harriet and Dan Peavy
Susan and Frank Peterson
Daniel Pike
Shirley and Randall Pogue
Sandra L. and John D. Polson
Donna and Greg Price
Laura Puckett
Melanie Rees
Denise and Kevin Reinert
Bobbie and George Reinhardt
Susan Reithel
Miriam Ricketts and Jim Willis
Jill Robbins
Kim and Edward Roberson
William B. Robinson, Jr.
Kathleen and Eric Ross
Roberta and William Rouse
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Margaret and Jeremy Saunders
Rebecca Schmidt and Jeremy Carpenter
Wendi Schneider and Edwin Lehrburger
Margaret and Kurt Schrammel
Annamarie and Hugh Scott
Mariann and Judge Ross Sears
Louise Sedevie-Lawrynk and Patrick Lawrynk
Tricia Seeberg
Christine and Anthony Sementelli
Deborah and Peter Sershon
Donna and Ronald Seuferling
Andy Shepard
Elisabeth Sherratt
Jean H. and Frank W. Shipman
in honor of Ruth and Skip Berkshire
Delrena and James Sides
Dr. Sterling Sightler and Dr. James Crowell, III
Tandy and Richard Simpson
Jon Sirkis
Francine Salkin and Jonathan Beamer
Tracy and Rick Slama
Harriet and Darrell Sollberger
Lois Spinelli
Annie and James Starr
Elissa Stein and Richard Replin
in honor of Jeff Hermanson
Jennifer and Joseph A. Stembridge
Avery Stonich
Sue Navy
Robert Sundstrom
Jafar Tabaian
Lucinda and Jim Tagliareni
Zenia Tata and John Ferguson
Sarah MaeTeich in honor of Greg Grossman
Karen Terrey
Susan and Ron Tilton
Townie Books and Rumors Coffee and Tea
House
Ashley and J. Baron Unbehagen
Nora Underwood and Brian Inouye
Marcia Van Eden
Jill and Wouter Van Tiel
Dian VanDeMark and Tom Hartman
Lynne and Ralph Veerman
Martha Watson Violett
Diane and Tim Wagner
in memory of Fritz Evers
Vicki and Rod Walker
Jenny and James Ward
Lori and Cory Welch in memory of Marilyn
Jansen
Nancy Welch
Kay Whelan in honor of Beth Hise
Leah and Matt Whiting
Deidr Wiherell and William Oliver
Pam and Curt Wilker
Leni Wilsmann
Joan and Neil Windsor in honor of Hedda
Peterson
Diana and William Winkler, MD
Wendy and Jonothon Woltmon
Dr. Leila Worth
Ben Wright
Michelle Yagi in honor of Emily and Sam Wells
Codicil Club
Anonymous (3), Frank Brookins, Mike Gould,
Jeff Hermanson, Karen Hickey, Margaret
Mead, Melanie Rees, Phil Roy, Suzanne and
John Simmons, Mary Louise Skinner and
Richard Kimball
Stewards of the Land
Allen, Anders, Beitner, Bench, Betz, Biery,
Budd, Burstein, Cavalli, Conroad Associates
LP, Stock, Cosentino, De Pasquale, Divine,
Eccher, Elliot, Family of Andrew Kasic, Gallin,
Gebhart, Graham, Gronk, Hermanson, Hidden
Mine Homeowners Association, Huckeby,
Ingraham, Jucha, Kapushion, Kennel,
Klingsmith, Kochevar, Kroft, Kubricht, Lumb,
McBride, McElroy, McGill, Mead, Meredith,
Miller, Niccoli, North Village Reserve, Ochs,
Oso & Luna, Passow, Parry, Pitkin Iron Co.,
Ranch Reserve, Riverbend Homeowners
Association, Robbins, Roberts, Robinson,
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, Rolling
River, Rozman, Silka, Smith, Stratman, Stroh,
Town of Crested Butte, Trout Ranch, Trust for
Public Land, US Energy, US Forest Service,
Utley, Zeligman
For a detailed map of the areas preserved by the Land Trust, and information about access,
check out our interactive map at cblandtrust.org/interactive-map.
Community support in your backyard
Powered by tremendous support from the community, the Land
Trust was able to purchase three parcels of land on Snodgrass
Mountain. The purchase includes the Snodgrass Trailhead, and ensures
that Snodgrass Trail will forever remain as it is today.
The trail will continue to be managed as it has been, closing seasonally
every mid-August for the Allen Family’s cow-calf operation. Fantasy
Ranch, below the trailhead, will continue to offer horseback rides at
their outfitting operation.
Hundreds of friends and neighbors generously contributed to this
project, as did the towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte,
CBMR, Great Outdoors Colorado, the Gunnison Valley Land
Preservation Fund, The Conservation Fund, 1% for Open Space, and
CBMBA.
The Land Trust pursues projects like Snodgrass to create a network
of conserved lands that maintain the character of our region. Working
with willing landowners, we secure access to nature. We also save
lands important for fish and wildlife, scenic vistas, and our ranching
heritage. There are many ways to protect your land while deriving tax
benefits and other advantages. For more information, in confidence
and without obligation, contact Ann Johnston, Executive Director, at
970.349.1206 or [email protected].
Photo: Xavi Fane
Adventure with a board member
North Pole Basin Hike
August 5th, from 8:00 a.m. to Early Afternoon
Join Land Trust Vice-President Kiley Flint for a unique
opportunity to glimpse one of our most spectacular protected
areas. Nestled between the Raggeds Wilderness and the
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness lies the North Pole Basin
– a breathtaking place, with lush spruce forests, incredible
cascading waterfalls, and 360-degree views of some of
Colorado’s famous fourteeners. Kiley will explore this littletrafficked area with a small group of hikers, offering insider
information of the property and the Land Trust.
Photo: Shayn Estes
For details about this and other Board Member-led
activities, and to register, email Ann at director@
cblandtrust.org or visit our website:
cblandtrust.org/boardmemberexplore
How does the Land Trust raise funds?
1% Grants
1% In-Kind
3% Events
94% Individual
Donations
Our financial reports are always open to the public. Find our current audited
financial statements at cblandtrust.org/strategic-plan-financials. For
information on previous years, give us a call at 970.349.1206.
We understand that you want assurance of professionalism and integrity. We’re
proud to be nationally accredited and state licensed – which demonstrates that
we are operating at the highest standards. You’ll also be pleased to know we are
the recipient of six excellence awards, including our most recent, the Abandoned
Mine Land Reclamation Award from the U.S. Government for our efforts in
removing over 700 truckloads of coal from the wetlands just upstream of
Gunsight Bridge.
A monthly gift is an easy way to make a big impact. For as little as $10
a month, you can join a growing number of Land Trust friends – people
like you, who want to make sure the Land Trust is ready to jump on
opportunities all year long.
What does the Land Trust spend funds on?
Most of our time is spent saving land. We do this in two ways. We purchase
or accept donations of land, and we enter into agreements with families who
want to conserve their land but still want to own it and pass it on to their heirs.
We also actively care for the lands we own, optimizing their value for the
community.
We call this stewardship. Stewardship involves building and signing trails, and
sometimes providing parking at trailheads. Stewardship also involves restoring
wetlands, improving water quality, and treating infestations of pine beetles,
noxious weeds or other pests.
5% Administration
3% Fundraising
20% Stewardship
72% Acquisitions
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 27
CRESTED BUTTE, CO
81224
P.O. Box 2224
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Postal Patron
preserving the present for the future
Photo: Izzac Nixon
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P.O. Box 2224 - 308 Third Street - Crested Butte, CO - 81224
970.349.1206 - [email protected]