a legacy of lands in the upper snake river valley inspiring you to
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a legacy of lands in the upper snake river valley inspiring you to
ourplace ourplace INSPIRING A LEGACY YOU OF TO LANDS PROTECT IN THE GREAT PLACES UPPER SNAKE RIVER VALLEY SPRING/SUMMER 2016 THE HOLLINGSHEAD HOMESTEAD BOARDOFDIRECTORS E X E C U T I V E D I R E C TO R M E S SAG E Robin Anderson president The Sky is the Limit Financial Advisor | Piedmont, California & Teton Valley Bill Graham vice president Entrepreneur | Kenilworth, Illinois & Teton Valley Dean Scofield treasurer As the warmth of summer envelops the land in Eastern Idaho, I love watching the snow melt from the mountain peaks, rushing furiously into the valleys below. I look forward to waking to birdsong, enjoying long days outside, and savoring seemingly endless evenings. Investment Advisor | Jackson, Wyoming John VanOrman secretary Entrepreneur | Swan Valley, Idaho Mike Allen Attorney | Swan Valley, Idaho Tim Brockish Small Business Owner | Rexburg, Idaho Jean Crabtree Retired Otolaryngologist | Alta, Wyoming Gary Grigg Agronomist | Ashton, Idaho Tim Hopkins Attorney | Idaho Falls, Idaho Bob Lugar finance committee co-chair Financial Advisor | Rigby, Idaho John Nedrow Farmer | Idaho Falls, Idaho Timothy D. Reynolds This spring marks my first year as the Executive Director of the Teton Regional Land Trust, and what a year it has been. It is such an honor to be a part of this organization, bound together by our love of the land, its rich natural resources, scenic views, spectacular wildlife, and incredible recreational activities. As a donor and supporter of TRLT, you are an important part of our family and it was wonderful to celebrate 25 years of conserving one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Ecologist | Rigby, Idaho Karen Rice Retired BLM Wildlife Biologist Manager | Idaho Falls, Idaho Frank Russo Retired Executive | Alta, Wyoming Bonnie Self finance committee co-chair Grant Writer | Alta, Wyoming Rick Sitts conservation committee chair Ecologist | Henry’s Lake, Idaho & California Delbert Winterfeld Farmer | Swan Valley, Idaho As we look to the future we envision countless years of working alongside landowners, community members, supporters, and partners to protect what makes Eastern Idaho such a magnificent place to live, work, and play. We encourage you to join us for an actionpacked summer full of diverse events encompassing education, clean-ups, great food, and good times—all in the effort to safeguard our agricultural economy, our land, and the sensitive habitats in this region. As we enter our 26th year we hope you will assist us in forging ahead with our mission while inspiring you to protect great places. David Work development committee chair — Joselin Matkins Retired Executive | Victor, Idaho Arantza Zabala Human Resource Manager |Idaho Falls, Idaho OURSTAFF BOARDEMERITUS Joselin Matkins executive director Bill Dell’Isola resource specialist Tamara Sperber conservation director Josh Holmes land protection specialist Diane Temple development director Kimberly Holmes stewardship coordinator Renee Hiebert conservation specialist Anthony Gunnell land manager Susan Lykes Linda Merigliano Lew Mithun Albert Tilt PASTBOARDMEMBERS Lonnie Allen, Dennis Aslett, Clen Atchley, Emma Atchley, Lynn Bagley, Richard Beesley, Don Betts, Jan Betts, David Breckenridge, Kane Brightman, Jaydell Buxton, Jeanne Marie Callahan, Dr. James Cecil, Janet Conway, Ron Cordes, Liz Davy, Harold Dunn, Ken Dunn, Frank Felton, Lou Gaylord, Dan Gerber, Jamie Greene, Ed Hill, Tom Hill, Beach Huntsman, Nancy Huntsman, Glenn Janss, Jeff Klausmann, Amy Lientz, Debbie McGregor, Martin McLellan, Connie Mohr, Heidi Nelson, Jon Prahasto, Jerry Reese, David Reinke, Chuck Rice, Dave Richardson, Ron Rope, Dave Rydalch, Gene Sewell, David Shipman, Steve Smart, Catherine Smith, Gloria Smith, Susan Steinman, Ned Twining, Glenn Vitucci, Michael Whitfield, Meredith Wilson Hannah Van Arsdell membership & outreach coordinator Christine Ford operations manager Lexi Dowell membership & outreach asssistant New Website We are excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website. Please visit tetonlandtrust.org to read landowner stories, keep updated on upcoming events, learn about our protected lands, and much more. Help us celebrate by joining our monthly giving challenge online. Visit trlt.networkforgood.com to join our new Sustainer’s Circle today. COVER PHOTO BY WAYNE BINGHAM 2 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Bill Dell ‘Isola helps identify valley birds Island Park Wildflower Tour Wrun for Wray 2016 Events Calendar JUNE 11 10:30am–noon | Public Access Clean-Up Day at the Last Chance River Access in Island Park Celebrate the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s statewide free fishing day by volunteering to clean up this popular river access area. For your hard work, volunteers will be treated to lunch. Afterwards, we hope you and your family will get out and enjoy the free fishing day. Great for children. JUNE 17 10am-1pm | Fence Removal Project in Swan Valley Volunteer to protect wildlife by removing barbed wire fencing on a conservation easement property. Picnic to follow. Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com by searching “Swan Valley Fence Removal Day.” JUNE 18 9am-noon | Birding with Bill in Teton Valley, meet at the TRLT office, Six Springs Ranch Join Resource Specialist Bill Dell’Isola to look and listen for birds and their songs on a conservation easement property. Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com by searching “Birding with Bill.” Great for children. JUNE 21, JULY 19, AUGUST 16 | 5:30–8:30pm AND AUGUST 20 10am-3pm | Summer Series on the Ranch at Six Springs Ranch (home of TRLT office) Join us for three summer evenings featuring libations and light fare with wildlife and conservation biologist Mike Whitfield, plant ecologist Mike Merigliano, and geologist Dr. Jen Pierce. Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com by searching “Summer Series on the Ranch.” $10 donation suggested. JUNE 25 9am | Wrun for Wray – Targhee Hill Climb at Grand Targhee Resort Join the Land Trust and Dreamchasers for a 2.9 mile uphill race at Grand Targhee Resort honoring Wray Landon IV. Proceeds benefit the Wray Landon Legacy Foundation at Teton Regional Land Trust. JUNE 27 5-9pm | Teton Valley Pint Night at Grand Teton Brewing Company in Victor Join us for a night of food and drink at the Grand Teton Brewery in Victor. Children welcome. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated to organizations through the Tin Cup Challenge. JULY 6 9am-noon | Island Park Wildflower & Plant Walk Rose Lehman, United States Forest Service botanist, will lead a search for Island Park’s diverse native plants and wildflowers. Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com by searching “Island Park Wildflower Walk.” JULY 16 9am-noon | Community Foundation of Teton Valley Tin Cup Challenge at Driggs City Center Join TRLT for the 9th Annual Tin Cup Challenge at the Driggs City Center. Donations made to TRLT through this challenge will be matched by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. JULY 22 5:30pm – 9pm | 5th Annual Dinner on the Land at the historic Hollingshead Homestead, in Felt, Idaho Dinner on the Land is an evening filled with great food, drinks and live music. Enjoy tours of the historic Hollingshead Homestead, a live auction and more. AUGUST 3 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Fly Fishing Clinic and Fish Ecology at the Land Trust’s Six Springs Ranch Learn about stream ecology, native fish, and how to cast a fly rod. Some gear will be available, please bring your own if you have it. Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com by searching “TRLT Fly-fishing Clinic.” Great for children. $10 suggested donation. AUGUST 24 6-8pm | Wildlife Film Festival featuring Kris Millgate at the Mack’s Inn Playhouse in Island Park Join outdoor journalist and filmmaker Kris Millgate of Tight Line Media and the TRLT for a night of wildlife films. Please RSVP at eventbrite.com by searching “TRLT IP Film Fest.” SEPTEMBER 15 5-9pm | Idaho Falls Pint Night at Idaho Brewing Company in Idaho Falls Join TRLT for this popular night of music, food, and drinks, celebrating our conservation successes in Eastern Idaho. SEPTEMBER 23 5-9pm | An Evening with Sandhill Cranes in Teton Valley at Driggs City Center Celebrate the migration of Sandhill Cranes through Teton Valley. This event will feature a living history and habits of Sandhill Cranes. After the presentation, attendees will travel to one of several viewing sites throughout the area. Please RSVP at eventbrite.com by searching “Evening with Cranes.” Great for children. DECEMBER 7 6-9pm | Holiday Celebration and Annual Member Party Celebrate the holidays with an evening of live music, light appetizers and a no-host bar. We will celebrate our successes of the past year as we look forward to the next! Please RSVP at eventbrite.com by searching “Holiday Party.” TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 3 Preserving the Historic Hollingshead Homestead HISTORIC HOMESTEAD PRESERVES PAST AND INSPIRES PRESENT The Road Home. Photo, Wayne Bingham the 90s, the homestead captivated a couple from MassaThe year was 1910 and the Hollingshead Brothers chusetts. Connie Mohr and Dean Scofield were inspired were looking for a place to lay their claim. At the to purchase a small portion of the north end of Teton Valley, these farmers from Missouri found “In my twenty three years here, I’ve property. After the passing of Paul Petzoldt in 1999, they purchased the what they were looking for gone from observer to admirer to adjoining 30 acres that included the magnificent views and rich soils. responsible citizen to passionate original homestead buildings. The Under the United States Homecaretaker. I feel honored and couple worked with the Land Trust stead Act of 1862, Miles and Karl indeed obligated to preserve and to protect the property, establishHollingshead laid claim to 160 carry on their legacy as best I ing the Teton Regional Land Trust’s acres of land 5 miles northeast can; and thankfully, not by myself. first historic conservation easeof Felt, Idaho. During their first I’ve had support of the Teton ment. Connie later worked with year on the land, Miles and Karl Regional Land Trust and received the Land Trust and the State Hisplanted crops and constructed a donations, both financial and in toric Preservation Office to further small cabin. By 1914, their ownership was official and their claim kind, from friends and family. I feel preserve the property. The Hollingshead Homestead was accepted to the successful. For the next 50 years, honored to accept and preserve National Register of Historic Places the Hollingshead brothers lived historic items from old stoves and in 2005 for historical, cultural, and off the land, worked the soil and pump handles to family photos scenic value. Thanks to Connie and expanded the farmstead. Karl, a and well-worn books that have Dean’s actions, the unique construcskilled craftsman, built a forge, a shop, granaries, barns, and another been bestowed on the homestead. tion of the homestead buildings will Neighbors have shown their care continue to contribute to the rustic cabin. and respect in numerous ways”. charm and allure of Teton Valley. - LANDOWNER, CONNIE MOHR The spirit and skilled craftsmanship The Land Trust would like to thank that went into the construction of Connie Mohr and Dean Scofield for their desire to ensure the homestead buildings would continue to inspire future that this land is forever protected. The rich history and generations. In the 1970’s, another man was struck by preservation of the Hollingshead Homestead will conthe character of this pioneer homestead. His name was tinue to benefit future generations thanks to contribuPaul Petzoldt, the founder of the National Outdoor Leadtions from the local community, grants from the Idaho ership School, or NOLS. Paul used the homestead as a Heritage Trust and the continued efforts and craftsmanbase camp for the next 20 years. The allure of this landship of neighbor, John Grassi. scape is undeniable, and during a visit to Teton Valley in 4 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Details of log construction. Photo, Wayne Bingham Historic homestead barn. Photo, Howard Stoddard Karl Hollingshead, 1955 Space heating and cooking stoves in house kitchen with east entry. Photo, Wayne Bingham Miles Hollingshead, 1955 Miles and Karl Hollingshead at Homestead, 1940. 5th annual Dinner on the Land historic hollingshead homestead The 5th Annual Dinner on the Land will take place on Friday, July 22 from 5:30-9:00pm. This night will be a special evening to remember. Guests will have the privilege to explore the homestead and experience Teton Valley history. Join us in celebrating this special place. It is the preservation of such culturally and ecologically significant properties like the Hollingshead Homestead that makes Eastern Idaho like no other place on earth. Help ensure conservation success for the future by participating in a lively auction while savoring regional foods, drinks, and entertainment. This popular event always sells out, so watch for ticket sales to begin in May. Contact Diane at 208.354.8939 or [email protected]. TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 5 Three Local Families Protect Over 700 Acres Between Ashton and Rexburg FARMLAND, WETLANDS AND RIVERFRONT CONSERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS Farmland and canyon riverfront protected along the Henry’s Fork. Photo, Tim Brockish In 2015, three local families ensured the conservation of 750 acres of land between Ashton and Rexburg. Ninety of these acres lie just below the Ashton Reservoir, adjacent to the Henry’s Fork River. This property features a productive bench Thank you funders agricultural and a striking canyon and donors, for along a quarter mile making possible of the Henry’s Fork. the completion of Thanks to this conthese conservation servation easement, easements in 2015! fisherman and boaters will enjoy untarnished views of the canyon’s rim and Trumpeter Swans will benefit from a secure place to overwinter. This stretch of the river is also habitat for various raptors and serves as a migration corridor for resident big game. Another family nearby opted to protect 500 acres of productive farmland dotted with wetland ponds that are home to numerous water bird species, including Sandhill Cranes and Trumpeter Swans. Further downstream, 6 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST near St. Anthony, a third family conserved 160 acres of farmland, including lush riparian vegetation and river channels. This property is adjacent to Bureau of Land Management property, and preserves scenic views for the enjoyment of recreationalists along these stretches of the Henry’s Fork. Moose enjoying the waters of the Henry’s Fork on recently protected property. South Fork Island Inspires Conservation CONSERVATION EASEMENT GIVING WINTERING TRUMPETER SWANS CRITICAL SECURITY The South Fork winds its way around the island’s protected habitat. Traveling the South Fork of the Snake River in Swan Don’s experience on the South Fork motivated his family Valley is an experience that is enriching and unforgetto conservate this landscape. The Burton family’s 30-acre table. The swirling blue water splashing beneath masconservation easement along the banks of the South Fork sive cottonwood forests and the plethora forever preserves a significant stretch of of wildlife one may encounter can over- “My family and I believe river, as well as an island dominated by a Swan Valley is one whelm the senses. Although the opportumature cottonwood forest and native wilnity to catch a trophy rainbow or native lows. The island is habitat to moose, elk, of the most beautiful Yellowstone cutthroat trout motivates deer, bald eagles, and song and water birds places in the world. hundreds of people to visit the area, it is and is a popular stopover for fisherman. Working with the Teton the experience of being on the South Fork Regional Land Trust to that can inspire a lasting impact. Such was place our property in a the case when Don Burton embarked on conservation easement a fishing trip with his daughter over 15 achieved our desired years ago. goal to protect a place that means so much to us.” Don recalls the memory of that day, “The first time I laid eyes on Swan Valley, I was fishing with my daughter on the South - LANDOWNER, Fork. During that trip, I was overwhelmed DON BURTON by the unique beauty of the landscape. My family and I believe Swan Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Once we acquired property on the South Fork it was our intention to somehow see the place preserved. Working with the Teton Regional Land Trust to place our property in a conservation easement achieved our desired goal to protect a place that means so much to us.” Photo, Will Whelan TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 7 Expanded Protection Along Texas Slough PROJECT PROVIDES REFUGE FOR WINTERING TRUMPETER SWANS Texas Slough flows through farmland just above its confluence with the Henry’s Fork River; the Menan Buttes lie in the background. Photo, Tim Brockish The Texas Slough flows through farmland southwest of Rexburg, just above the confluence with the Henry’s Fork River. This slough provides exceptional wildlife habitat and has been largely protected from residential development thanks to many landowners and partners. Landowners Tim and Wendy Brockish are proud to have recently completed a second conservation easement on land adjacent to the Texas Slough. Their lush 70-acres boarders a network of nearly 2,500 acres of protected land near the confluence of the Texas Slough and the Lower Henry’s “We felt very fortunate Fork River. These last year to obtain new lands include priland in a wetland habitat area that is widely vate property prerecognized for its high served by conserconservation value. vation easements Our land’s most unique held by both Teton characteristic is the Regional Land presence of a spring-fed Trust and the slough that stays open Bureau of Land year-round, which makes Management, it a sort of ‘high-desert as well as public oasis’ that attracts a wide lands owned and variety of wildlife within managed by the and near its banks. ” Idaho Department – TIM BROCKISH, LANDOWNER of Fish and Game. To further enhance wildlife protection, Tim and Wendy also recently worked with Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative to bury nearly one mile of power lines along the Texas Slough to prevent swan mortalities from power line collisions. The Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative contributed nearly half of the funds, and a successful fundraising campaign raised the remaining $100,000 needed to complete the $250,000 project. Other key partners that contributed to the project’s success include Idaho Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, The Trumpeter Swan Society and individual donors. About his property, Tim gushes “Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles and Trumpeter Swans are all commonly seen here. We feel a responsibility to these and other native species to protect and, where possible, restore habitat that has been lost due to past management practices. Our new easement fills a gap between existing conservation easements on three sides, dropping in like a puzzle piece to enhance the integrity of the area’s overall conservation value.” The Teton Land Trust has relished assisting the Brockish family achieve their goal of protecting quality habitat for wildlife along the rich Texas Slough corridor. Brockish family signing easement with conservation specialist Renee Hiebert. 8 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Teton Valley Trumpeter Swan Project WORKING WITH OUR PARTNERS AND THE COMMUNITY TO BRING NESTING TRUMPETER SWANS TO TETON VALLEY 2016 Trumpeter Swan Release 2016 kicks an exciting year for the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Reintroduction Project. In 2013, TRLT released five cygnets (70 day old swans) at the Lazy K Marsh in Teton Valley. The goal of this project is to establish a nesting pair of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Valley. To accomplish this, TRLT and partners have embarked on a 10-year project that involves releasing young swans on protected wetlands. These wetlands are fenced to familiarize the young swans with the wetland, in hopes that they will return to mate and nest in future years. It typically takes 4 to 5 years for swans to reach maturity, so nesting isn’t expected just yet. That said, 10 swans have been released over the past 3 years. These swans have a green band located on their foot or neck that will enable the Land Trust staff to identify them. We are asking the community to help us spot these birds in hopes that they will call Teton Valley home. Please visit our website for more information on what to look for and how to report Trumpeter Swan sightings. Swan Release. Four cygnet trumpeter swans were released in May of this year. Check our website to learn about the release, or to watch the release online. Swan Cygnets. Photo- Reed Rogers TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 9 Wildlife Feature The Wolverine (Gulo gulo) Wolverine, Gulo gulo Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family Wolverines can climb trees Wolverines have brownish to black fur with light stripes along their sides. Thick fur prevents animals from freezing Wolverines mate for life Wolverine territories can range from 40 miles to 400 miles Wolverines are nocturnal sleep during the day and hunt at night 10 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Wolverines are the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, weighing up to 40 lbs. Extremely thick fur and enormous paws enable wolverines to thrive in high alpine environments across northern latitudes around the globe. In fact, they are so well adapted to subzero temperatures and deep snowpack that they do not need to hibernate, remaining active year-round. In addition to thriving in some of the harshest environments, wolverines have a reputation for their athleticism and ferocity. They have been seen galloping over mountain peaks and couloirs like a horse and they can leap from trees like cougars. Wolverines can take down larger prey and often challenge bigger predators like bears and wolves for carcass meat. These fierce creatures Traversing the wilds can even crunch down on the of Idaho and the bones of their prey! high peaks of the Tetons, the Wolverine remains one of the most elusive mammal species on earth. Wolverines often travel over 15 miles a day in search of food and patrol tremendously large home ranges. The average range for a male wolverine is between 300-500 square miles and in some cases up to 800 square miles. The wolverine uses its scent to mark its territory, refusing to share space with other wolverines of the same sex. This leads to low population densities averaging around 5-10 wolverines for every 600 square miles. Harvest and habitat loss has reduced wolverine populations significantly since the 1900’s. Wolverines remain exceptionally rare due in part to their low population densities and the fragmentation of the vulnerable high alpine habitats where they thrive. Change in weather patterns, resulting in shorter and warmer winters, has also compromised wolverine habitat. Wolverines are considered a top conservation priority and are listed as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Although wolverines typically remain at high elevation, juvenile males, (who are most likely to disperse) journey throughout low elevation areas, valleys, and plains on a quest to establish new home ranges in unoccupied mountainous habitat. Supporting land protection in our region is crucial to maintaining dispersal corridors, year round habitat, and prey for wolverines. We are committed to helping the species rebound to pre-1900 population levels. Tips From the Land Steward SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY AND INVASIVE WEEDS ARE JUST AS EXCITED AS YOU! Musk Thistle I SPY WILDLIFE! The Land Trust’s New Perspective on Our Property Game cameras have become increasingly popular for multiple reasons in recent years. As the Land Trust’s Natural Resource Specialist, Bill Dell’Isola explains, “Game cameras are a popular piece of equipment as they can be used for ecological research, scouting for potential hunting and/ or photography spots, as well as just for fun as landowners may enjoy observing the daily routines of wildlife on their property.” The game camera at TRLT’s headquarters on Six Springs Ranch provides a means to collect useful natural resource information while limiting our human impact and disturbance to wildlife using the area. The information we gather furthers our understanding of how important the Teton Creek corridor is for local wildlife. Head to the photo gallery on our website to see what we spot! As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, we may catch ourselves dreaming of cold lemonade and barbecues shared in the company of family and friends. But late spring also signals it is time to get to work preparing ourselves and our equipment for another busy field season. Planning and executing an invasive weed management plan is an integral activity which helps increase the quality of yields, and thus maximize the profitability of agricultural operation. SUGGESTED PREPARATION ACTIVITIES: • Plan, Plan, Plan. Time is of the essence once the field season begins, so set some time aside beforehand to plan your treatments. Select the appropriate treatment based on the severity of the infestation. Mechanical, chemical, or biocontrol treatments, used independently or in combination, have proven to be effective methods for eradication. • Clean and organize your equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition. • Educate yourself concerning the appropriate methods of use for your chosen eradication method. The labels on each respective herbicide you plan to utilize will give you important legal information regarding the correct uses, application types, and quantities per acre to apply. • Calibrate your equipment to ensure the application rate is correct for each herbicide. Contact your local county weed superintendent, herbicide representative, or TRLT to learn more about the importance of proper calibration. • Monitor your properties to keep a close eye on the prevalence of invasive weeds on your land. • Time your treatments appropriately. The most effective time for treatment is when plants are young and rapidly growing. Lastly, don’t forget to get the barbecue cleaned and ready for the first summer gathering! The Land Trust is eager to help landowners manage invasive weeds on their properties. To learn more, or to borrow a backpack sprayer, stop by our office. TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 11 Charlie Goble enjoying the view of Medicine Lodge Creek from a surrounding ridgeline. Photo, Peter Goble Charlie Goble, son of Peter and Alexis, shows off his catch at the ranch. Photo, Peter Goble Dr. Marlowe Goble shows off a healthy rainbow trout at the Medicine Lodge Ranch. Photo, Peter Goble C O N S E R VAT I O N S T E WA R D S H I P F E AT U R E The Goble Family - Respecting History, Honoring Tradition A success story of multiple land use and responsible stewardship. Tucked into Medicine Lodge Creek Canyon in the Red Conglomerate Peaks, Medicine Lodge Ranch is one of Teton Regional Land Trust’s first and largest conservation easements. The Ranch encompasses a diverse array of habitats ranging from sagebrush uplands to lush wetlands and riparian corridors. These landscapes provide pristine natural habitat for a variety of wildlife populations, a productive rainbow trout fishery, and an award-winning buffalo husbandry operation. Historically, the lands surrounding Medicine Lodge Ranch were summer grounds for the Sheepeater Indians, members of the Shoshone/Bannock tribe. Historians believe the Sheepeater Indians to be some of first residents of the area, dating back 8,000 years or more. In the late 1880’s, the canyon was homesteaded by various pioneers. These homesteaders were lured by the canyon’s vital role as a corridor for transporting goods in the silver mining days. The canyon sits along 400 miles of wagon trail stretching between Corrine, Utah and Virginia City, Montana. At the tender age of 14, a freight team driver named William Colson homesteaded the middle section of Medicine Lodge Creek Canyon, providing a much-needed refuge from the hardships of the trade route. The cabin constructed by the William Colson family is still part of the main house at the Ranch today. Though the railroad soon became the preferred freighting method, the pioneers and freighters who homesteaded the canyon decided to remain. Beginning in 1990, Michelle and Dr. Marlowe Goble, a licensed helicopter pilot, orthopedic surgeon, and rancher, began the process to acquire what is now 12 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST Medicine Lodge Ranch. In 1995, Dr. Marlowe and Michele Goble had a vision “to create a preeminent ranch balancing the needs of the land, livestock, fisheries, and wildlife.” This vision inspired them to undertake progressive changes to their property by reserving 2,700 acres for conservation easement. In the early 2000s, the Gobles took further steps to promote the protection of vulnerable habitats by fencing off the majority of 25 miles of streams. Water gaps are now used to permit stock access to water. In the 15 years since completing the work, the Gobles have seen their stream and fishery habitat revitalized. The family planted numerous willows in riparian areas to improve habitat quality, and as a result, American beavers have returned to construct dams, further improving habitat quality and diversity. The Medicine Lodge drainage now boasts healthy herds of elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and moose in numbers not seen for over 30 years. New bird rookeries have also been observed with Great Blue Herons, hawk species, Bald Eagles, and Golden Eagles returning to the property. The Gobles’ original vision has slowly morphed into a reality over the past 21 years. Their progressive land use perspective and responsible stewardship has helped the Ranch become a model for multivariate land use in southeastern Idaho. It serves as an example of a successful partnership between the Goble family, Teton Regional Land Trust, FSA, and other public and private partners. The future of the ranch looks bright as the third generation of the Goble family learns to incorporate the tools and methods of sustainable resource stewardship into the thoughtful management of Medicine Lodge Ranch. Letter From the President R O B I N A N D E R S O N ST E P S I N TO A N E W R O L E 2016 marks an important time in Teton Regional Land Trust’s history. It marks the end of our first 25 years protecting agricultural lands, wildlife and fish habitat, and wild and beautiful places in Eastern Idaho. It also marks the beginning of our next 25 years, 50 years, 75 years...protecting land in perpetuity. As I begin the first year of serving as President of our Board of Directors, I am humbled by the significance and responsibility of that word, perpetuity. Unlike almost all other non-profit organizations, we have a mandate to steward our protected agricultural and habitat lands... Robin Anderson, Board President forever. This means making certain we are financially viable, professionally and ethically run, strategic and thoughtful, holding the best interest of the land, and the legacy of the landowner, utmost in our minds. Teton Regional Land Trust is dedicated to all these things. We have a staff that any environmental organization would envy. We have a board that is engaged, enthusiastic and committed. But most importantly, we have you, our neighbors and friends, fellow citizens of Eastern Idaho who sincerely understand the importance of our work and without whose support our work would not continue. I am genuinely excited about the opportunities that 2016 and beyond will bring. WELCOME TO THE TEAM Arantza Zabala Karen Rice Christine Ford (right) Kimberly Holmes The Land Trust is excited to bring the background and experience of Karen Rice and Arantza Zabala to our Board of Directors. Karen, an Idaho Falls native, brings decades of conservation experience having recently retired from the Bureau of Land Management. “The highlight of my career was working with land trusts to conserve key private properties that intermingle with public lands. Since 1996 I have worked with the BLM’s Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Teton Regional Land Trust, The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy to form an award winning partnership that has conserved 90 private properties valued at approximately $65 million along the upper Snake Rivers’ corridors and at Henry’s Lake.” Her extensive experience as a wildlife biologist and program manager brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. Arantza brings abundant knowledge and experience in the field of Human Resources. She has a broad expanse of community service roles, including working with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, the Breaking Boundaries Board, the Idaho Migrant Council and the Industry Liaison Group to name a few. In her free time, Arantza enjoys snowboarding, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, waterskiing and SCUBA diving. Welcome Karen and Arantza! We are also excited to welcome two new staff members to our team, Christine Ford as Operations Manager, and Kimberly Holmes as our new Stewardship Coordinator. To learn more, visit our website at www.tetonlandtrust.org. TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 13 Membership News DONATIONS RECEIVED JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 Conservation is a long-term investment. We depend on members and donors to support our permanent work. CONSERVATORS’ CIRCLE $2,500+ Anonymous Mike & Chenoa Allen Di Allison David Anderson Mark & Robin Anderson Henry Armour & Natalie Clark Clen & Emma Atchley Robert Bailie Michael & Patricia Boyd Tim & Wendy Brockish Barbara Brown Donald & Campbell Burton Scott & Mary Burton Lisa Carlin Malinda Chouinard Yvon Chouinard Scott Clark & Holly Tate Jim & Vicki Click Jean Crabtree William & Carolyn D’Evelyn Harold & Kaye Dunn Ken & Sarah Dunn Tom & Tania Evans Fox Creek LLC, Nancy Huntsman Geoff Freeman & Marjorie Findlay William & Elizabeth Graham Gary & Coleen Grigg Arlin Grimes Hamill Family Foundation Hanson Family Foundation Garney Hardy Richard & Wendy Hokin Tim & Anne Hopkins Idaho National Laboratory Battelle Energy Alliance Trevor Jackson RADM James & Susan Greene Glenn Janss Wes & Jean Keller Eileen & Gerard Kelly Ted & Beedee Ladd Wray & Lani Landon Robert & Anna Lugar Mayo & Susan Lykes William Maeck, William J. & Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation McDanel Land Foundation Mike & Linda Merigliano Bruce Mincher Lewis & Jill Mithun Mithun Family Foundation Mike & Barbara Morey Dave & Lynda Myers David & Marcia Nigg Jerry & Barbara Reese David & Linda Reinke Tim Reynolds & Patricia Isaeff John Rice & Babette Thorpe Mark Rockefeller Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates, Inc. Ron & Susan Rope Frank & Maryann Russo Dean Scofield & Mimi Smith Chuck & Judy Shepard Lyle & Anne Siddoway Kent Stevens & Susan Dirks Tom & LeAnn Talbot John & Tiffani Van Orman Gary Voight Craig & Darci Weaver Douglas Whatmore & Kimmon Richards Michael Whitfield & Liz Davy Ethan & Anne Winter Nancy Winter David & Susie Work John & Rosemary Young BALD EAGLE $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous Jay Anderson Jay Astle & Amy Lientz Bill Belk & Hazel Ray Garth Blanchard Ben & Jennie Freeman Frontier Films Margery Hanson Buol Heslin & Janet Conway Dr. John Hoffmann & Dr. Jane Duncan Jerry & Viesia Kirk Thomas Larson & Marilynne Manguba Susan McDowell Paul Merrill Connie Mohr John & Sheila Nedrow Donna Brace Ogilvie (19102015) Jack & Janet Roberts Robert & Susan Rosenberg Jazz & Karen Russell Karen Scheid Katharine Shepard Stanley Family Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey Gregory & Mary Stone Walter Thieme Les & Jeanie Thurmond Stephen Wagner Roy & Sandy Walters Ethan & Anne Winter Paul 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LEGACY CIRCLE Robin & Mark Anderson Anonymous Garth Blanchard Michael & Patricia Boyd Beth Gardiner Richard Grundler Susan & Mayo Lykes Sandy & Mary Mason Jerry Nielsen Michael Pernice Ron & Sue Rope Ruth Shea Chuck & Judy Shepard Kent Stevens WRAY LANDON LEGACY FUND 22 Designs 460 Bread Church in the Tetons Great Harvest Bread Company Habitat High Altitude Provisions Marcellar’s Vintage Wine & Brews John & Carol Matkins Poppa Murphy’s Pizza Sego Ski Company Teton Goats Sue Tyler Victor Valley Market Yostmark Mountain Equipment Gerald & Lisa Batchen Michael & Patricia Boyd Clifford Coddington Catherine Crowder James & Sherry Dokos Evan & Anita Honeyfield Wray & Lani Landon Lee Anne Landon Mary Noble Tim Reynolds & Patricia Isaeff David & Marjorie Robinson Galen & Kathy Smolik Peter & Lenore Stepanishen Clyde Toole Jen & Kent Werlin Ethan & Anne Winter Joyce & Felix Zajac Idaho Falls Ski Club GRANTS & FOUNDATIONS IN MEMORY OF IN KIND CHC Foundation Community Foundation of Teton Valley Cross Charitable Foundation Hamill Family Foundation Idaho National Laboratory Battelle Energy Alliance Land Trust Alliance LOR Foundation McDanel Land Foundation Teton Springs Foundation The Brandt Foundation William J. & Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation Silver Star Communications Voight Foundation Henry’s Fork Foundation Norcross Wildlife Foundation BUSINESSES FOR LAND PROTECTION Aqua Terra Restoration Ashton Hi-Tech Seed Company Beard St. Clair Gaffney CompuSmart Fall Line Design Great Harvest Bread Company Grigg Brothers Idaho Brewing Company Gerald & Lisa Batchen In Memory of Wray Landon Wayne Bingham & Colleen Smith In Memory of Overton & Nellie Smith Joseph & Barbara Britschgi In Memory of Gay Gilbert Barbara Brown In Memory of Gay Gilbert Barbara Brown In Memory of Arthur Brown JM & KA Carroll In Memory of Gay Gilbert Malinda Chouinard In Memory of Andy Tyson Sita Culman In Memory of Alan McIntosh Jean Dana In Memory of Laurel Dana Kate Delate In Memory of Mike (Birdman) DeLate Nancy & Rex Headrick In Memory of Sarah Baumann Thomas & Kathleen Hoffman In Memory of James Crabtree Marilyn Hsu In Memory of Gay Gilbert Matt Lucia In Memory of Wray Landon Teresa Meachum In Memory of Gay Gilbert Peter Price In Memory of Laurel Dana Tim Reynolds & Patricia Isaeff In Memory of Mike (Birdman) DeLate Jack Strain In Memory of Peggy Strain Richard & Kit Struthers In Memory of Gay Gilbert Charles Trost In Memory of Mike (Birdman) DeLate Clint & Gini Van Siclen In Memory of Wray Landon Ethan & Anne Winter In Memory of Corwith Hamill IN HONOR OF Kira Appelhans In Honor of Oliver Appelwat Ken & Sarah Dunn In Honor of Ken, Paul, Parker & Guinn Dunn Travis Eames In Honor of Robert Lugar Martha Gilfeather In Honor of Peter Larcom Peter Grua In Honor of Doug Gibson Jacqueline Jameson In Honor of Kathy Stillman Oliver Scofield In Honor of Dean Scofield Galen & Kathy Smolik In Honor of Wray & Lani Landon Mary & Gregory Stone In Honor of Michelle Stone Robin Watkins In Honor of Tim Palmer DINNER ON THE LAND SPONSORS AND DONORS Clen & Emma Atchley Leland Christensen Dining In Catering Harold & Kaye Dunn Grand Teton Brewing Company Grand Valley Lodging Heron Glass High Country Linen Service Jimmy’s All Seasons Angler Buck Leonard MarCellar’s Vintage Wines & Brews Purveyors of Wine Frank and Maryann Russo Schug Carneros Estate Winery Signature Party Rental Randy & Dorie Smith Teton Valley Lodge The Lodge at Palisades Three Rivers Ranch CORPORATE MATCHED GIFTS Bank of America Intermountain Industries Petroglyph Energy Foundation City Pass IBM Corporation Newmont Mining Corporation Apple We apologize for any error or oversight. TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 15 TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST 1520 SOUTH 500 WEST PO BOX 247 DRIGGS, ID 83422 Nonprofit Org US Postage PAID Idaho Falls, Idaho Permit #209 A MPLI FY YOUR I MPACT – GI VE TO THE TI N CUP CHALLENGE Increase you impact by giving through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Tin Cup Challenge. By donating before July 22, 2016, you can amplify your gift thanks to the Foundations matching fund. Visit http: www.cftetonvalley.org to learn about more about the Foundation, the Challenge and how to donate. 208.354.8939 | TETONLANDTRUST.ORG WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL FEATURING KRIS MILLGATE Join us this August in Island Park for a very special night. East Idaho’s own Kris Millgate will delight audience with films, stories, and bloopers featuring Island Park and the wildlife of Eastern Idaho. SIG N UP F O R O UR EMAI L NEWSLETTER Want to find out about new projects, family-friendly programs and hikes, conservation tips and community events? 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