Horizons - Winter 2020/2021

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H O R I ZO N S Protecting the places that make the East Bay special

WINTER

2020/2021

TRULY AN INSPIRATION THE CAMPAIGN FOR PACHECO MARSH

John Muir Land Trust is now raising funds to construct low-impact features that will open 232acre Pacheco Marsh for public access. You’ve heard about this project for years, and we’re finally close to being able to show it to you firsthand. This extraordinary place will become a popular destination where young people will learn about the salt marsh ecosystem that is vital to marine PACHECO MARSH species, and where everyone can enjoy a fun day exploring a thriving natural habitat along the JOHN MUIR LAND TRUST shore of Suisun Bay. Scarred from decades of industrial activity, the property was acquired in 2003. JMLT and partners Contra Costa County Flood Control District and East Bay Regional Park District have finalized plans for extensive habitat restoration and for welcoming visitors to the site.

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$1 Million to be raised from individual donors by June 30, 2021 to ensure public access at the site as restoration nears completion.

CCCFCD RESTORATION

$19.5MILLION JMLT PUBLIC ACCESS

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CAMPAIGN GOAL $24.5 MILLION

PROJECT GOALS

UPDATE RESTORATION & PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORE – Bring back 232-acre tidal wetland to ensure wildlife thrive, create long-term ecological resilience, and provide natural solutions to climate change and sea level rise EDUCATE – Provide educational opportunities for people of all ages and increase community awareness of natural conservation areas RECREATE – Offer equitable public access to new recreational opportunities including wildlife viewing, hiking, and boating while maintaining Pacheco Marsh’s scenic, cultural, and historic character PRESERVE – Ensure Pacheco Marsh is appropriately managed and maintained for habitat integrity and biological diversity in perpetuity continues on page 4

what’s inside Executive Director’s Message..........2 Inaugural Almond Ranch Hike..........2 Family Harvest Farm.......................3 Pacheco Marsh (cont.)................ 4-5 Financials.......................................6 By the Numbers..............................7 Thank You Donors..................... 8-15 Donor Spotlight.............................10 Family Harvest Farm (cont.)..... 16-17 Corporate Council.........................18 Governor Newsom........................19 Legacy Society..............................19 National Park Expansion................20

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Wishing You Good Health & Wellness, JOHN MUIR LAND TRUST P.O. Box 31 Martinez, CA 94553 925-228-5460 info@jmlt.org jmlt.org Linus Eukel Executive Director Kristen Anderson Director of Digital Marketing Mary Cherry Farm Manager, Family Harvest Farm Jay Dean Creative Strategy Director Brian Hayes Technology Director Hannah Hodgson Senior Manager, Community Programs Melanie Hogan Director of Major Gifts Glen Lewis Stewardship Director & Open Space Ranger Beth Perot Senior Database Manager Neil Roscoe Chief Financial Officer Krista Vossekuil, CFRE Director of Philanthropy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eliot Hudson Chair Katie Hill Vice Chair Arthur Bart-Williams Secretary Bill Wadsworth Treasurer Dawn Block Immediate Past Chair Charles Lewis IV Parliamentarian Stephanie Becker Jack Cortis Steven Kirby Eileen McCauley Ted C. Radosevich Karen Sakata Many thanks to the photographers who contributed to this issue: Danielle Bain, Alex Breudel, Jay Dean, David Grube, Joanna Salazar, Adam Weidenbach, Susan Wood Follow us on social media:

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We’re all doing our best to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and unsettled times. Everyone on staff at JMLT is deeply grateful for your support, and we are blessed to be part of the generous community of JMLT volunteers, donors, and outdoor enthusiasts who care passionately about the restorative power of nature and the importance of having natural places nearby. Outdoors is where we find relief from the stresses of everyday life—important in the best of times, and never more important than now.

The JMLT mission reminds us to take the long view. Together we are protecting special places forever. Our work benefits people today, but more importantly, generations to come. The land will always be there for us, in the best of times and in the worst. Finding time for long walks or just gazing at the scenic hills nearby offers moments of calm, wellbeing, and quiet reflection. Our mission is to make that possible today, and for future generations and the world they will inherit from us.

We’re as busy as ever. This newsletter lifts the curtain on two efforts that have been in the works for years. Pacheco Marsh is emblematic of the heroic story of shoreline conservation along the Bay. After nearly twenty years of hard work we are in sight of opening this property to the public. Family Harvest Farm is a truly remarkable venture.

This urban farm employs transition age youth with experience in the foster care system, and will soon be providing healthy food to those who live nearby. After learning more about these projects, we hope you are inspired to make a gift to keep advancing them.

Thanks to everyone who attended our lively virtual National Park Expansion and Almond Ranch Dedication event. If you missed the broadcast, please visit jmlt.org to see the recording. You’ll enjoy it!

Get outside when you can. Be safe, and be well.

Sincerely,

Linus Eukel, Executive Director

Inaugural Almond Ranch Hike John Muir Land Trust hosted residents of the Stonehurst neighborhood for an inaugural hike of Almond Ranch on a bright and sunny day last year. Families within the neighborhood contributed $250,000 to the Campaign to Save Almond Ranch.

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ANNOUNCING

FAMILY HARVEST FARM Family Harvest Farm is a new program of John Muir Land Trust that employs transition age youth (ages 18-24) who have experience in the foster care system. Through on-the-job training in organic farming, this life-changing venture in downtown Pittsburg, CA provides a healthy, nurturing environment for program participants, and delivers affordable, quality food to the community.

Transition age foster youth in Contra Costa County need work experience that provides access to full-time employment, continuing education, life skills development, health care, FAMILY HARVEST FARM quality food, and housing. The opportunity to build community connections helps to support JOHN MUIR LAND TRUST and enrich their lives. Without safety nets and support, emancipated youth are vulnerable to homelessness, unemployment, under-education, health problems, and poverty. Family Harvest Farm is an innovative solution to these issues.

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Work on the farm is structured with a strong family dynamic—clearly defined roles and routines, mutual support, nurturing mentorship, opportunities to teach and learn from each other, and the satisfaction of contributing to the achievement of larger group goals. The farm is a community where healthy living is built on a foundation of satisfying work and affordable, high quality food. continues on pages 16/17

HELP US RAISE

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By December 31, 2020 in support of this lifechanging program

FEATURES

WE ARE GROWING!

FAMILY HARVEST FARM Provides employment opportunities, job skills and career development for transition age youth with experience in the foster care system Utilizes farming practices that reduce carbon emissions, while increasing biodiversity Hosts workshops for school groups and the general public on nutrition and environmental education Repurposes vacant urban land to improve our quality of life Provides affordable, fresh produce to the community through direct sales, CSA boxes, and donations to those in need Creates a nurturing environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive PAG E T H R E E

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CAMPAIGN FOR PACHECO MARSH Continued from page 1

Restoring Pacheco Marsh, where Walnut Creek flows into Suisun Bay, is part of the greater effort to recover the extensive salt marsh ecosystem that is vital for a healthy San Francisco Bay. Completing our $1 million campaign will allow JMLT to construct amenities for the public to responsibly explore and discover this unique site.

Vital Ecosystem Generations ago the Bay and Delta supported abundant upstream freshwater marshes and downstream salt marshes and mudflats. These served as vital pathways for migrating birds and fish species that spawn in inland streams and live adult lives in the ocean. Salt marshes provide essential food, nutrients, refuge, and nursery habitat. Destructive human activity has resulted in the loss of more than 80% of historic tidal wetlands in the San Francisco Bay. Over the decades, Pacheco Marsh has been diked, drained, and partially filled with dredge spoils. A sanitary sewer outfall has been built down the middle of the property. Scarred by industrial activity, Pacheco Marsh is a microcosm of the larger story.

Biologists are now recreating habitat for threatened bird species, marine invertebrates, and coastal fish. Pacheco Marsh is home to ten special-status plant and animal species, including the salt-marsh harvest mouse and the California black rail—on the list of avid bird-watchers. When the site opens, visitors will see abundant wildlife thriving side-by-side next to human communities. The site will be a birders’ paradise.

New educational features will teach young people how a marsh ecosystem functions and why it is so important to a healthy Bay. The marsh will show how human activity can harm the natural environment, but also teach how responsible care and attention can catalyze nature’s remarkable ability to recover.

Natural Solutions For Community Needs Salt marshes protect shorelines from erosion by buffering wave action and trapping sediments. Marshes protect water quality by filtering runoff and metabolizing excess nutrients. Marshes protect community infrastructure during periods of intense flooding. Thoughtful design strengthens ecological resilience by allowing the marsh to adapt over time to climate change and sea level rise. When protected and restored, saltwater marshes sequester and store large quantities of carbon and are an essential part of the solution to global climate change.

Recreation When low-impact features are in place, bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts will view wildlife responsibly in restored habitat.

Those seeking healthy recreation will explore carefully constructed trails that offer up-close views of each sub-ecosystem while protecting the marsh’s full-time residents. Young minds will experience nature firsthand. All will be enthralled by the stunning contrasts—thriving habitat surrounded by an industrial backdrop. The towers of oil refineries can be seen in the distance while tankers pass underneath the parallel spans of the Benicia-Martinez Bridge to the north. The entire history of the shoreline can be experienced here.

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DRAFT 04.19.2019

P ro te ct i n g t he p la ces that m akePacheco the E as t BayPublic s peciAccess al Marsh Plan Suisun Bay

Expanded Northern Reach Option PROPOSED FEATURES watercraft drop-off drop-off and and launch launch Small watercra Bridge over new tidal channel

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT

Fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,658,609 Grants, Pledges & Accounts Receivable 203,750 Investments & Notes Receivable 0 Deposits, Prepaid Expenses & Other 121,495 Land and Conservation Easements 16,360,165 Right of Use - Premises 152,159 Property/Equipment Used in Operations 388,857

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2020

18,885,035

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204,824 540,000 1,002,777 220,806 13,406,165 182,508 89,156

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15,646,236

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39,365 47,861 0 29,542 152,966 269,734

Liabilities & Net Assets Liabilities

Accounts Payable $ Accrued Expenses Loans payable to SBA Lease payable - noncurrent portion Lease payable - current portion

Subtotal Liabilities $

35,596 76,531 130,200 31,658 121,309 395,294

Permanently Restricted $ Temporarily Restricted Unrestricted Land/Conservation Easement Holdings

Available for Operations

Subtotal Net Assets $

200,000 853,588

200,000 913,708

16,360,165 1,075,988 18,489,741

13,406,165 856,629 15,376,502

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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 2020

Revenue/Support & Additions to Net Assets

2019

4,734,239 9,500 648 4,744,387

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Conservation Activities $ Environmental Education & Outreach

Total Program Services $

326,954 380,247 707,201

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Management and General $ Fundraising and Development

Total Supporting Services $

4 42,531 484,941 927,472

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Grants and Contributions $ In-Kind Contributions Other Income

Total Revenue & Additions $

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2,628,865 0 209,950 2,838,815

Expenses & Reductions to Net Assets Program Services

Supporting Services

Total Expenses & Reductions $

Change in Net Assets Before Investment Earning

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Investment Income Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses)

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

$

$

264,307 380,493 644,800

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310,857 522,758 833,615

1,634,673

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1,478,415

3,109,714

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1,360,400

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$

1,388,523

Notes The condensed financial information as of and for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 has been derived from John Muir Land Trust’s financial statements. Information for 2020 is preliminary and unaudited. Our auditor is Regalia Associates. More information is available at jmlt.org and copies of financial statements are available on request to info@jmlt.org.

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BY THE NUMBERS N NSIO XPA E

K N R A NATIONAL P TIO ICA D E D ALMOND RANCH

1719, 729

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In degrees, the hottest temperature reached so far by the compost at Family Harvest Farm. To date, we’ve put 3,649 plants in the ground.

For H.R. 1719 and S. 729, the two bills advanced by U.S. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) that authorized the National Park Service to accept JMLT’s donation of West Hills Farm to the John Muir National Historic Site.

To view a recording of our celebration event, visit jmlt.org

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The number of special-status plant and animal species already identified at Pacheco Marsh. See page 4 for more.

One more vital link in the visionary 550-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail and 50-mile Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail created by the opening of Almond Ranch. Celebrate by taking a hike and taking in the sweeping views!

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Acres of land protected in the United States by land trusts across the country. You’re part of a community of nearly 5 million volunteers and financial supporters who have made this extraordinary accomplishment possible (Source: Land Trust Alliance).

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DONORS J O HN MUIR LA ND T RUST

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We express deep appreciation to JMLT’s large community of supporters.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

BENEFACTORS Anonymous Donors Janet Berckefeldt Ronald and Rosemary Clendenen Kay Cox and Paul Craigv David and Janice Hammond Eliot and Martha Hudson Milton and Ngamchit Long Norman and Janet Pease Emily Jean Silvey Sandor and Faye Straus Mark and Beanie Wilson

STEWARDS Anonymous Donors Cheryl Abel Edith Allison John Alvarez Mike Anciaux and Wendy Wolfe Mitch and Carolyn Avalon Molly Baier Ellen and Larry Beans Damon and Stephanie Becker Belotz Giving Fund Bruce and Sandra Beyaert Dawn Block Charitable Foundation Morgan Boehm and Casey Proescher Martha Breed Bill and Betty Brown Gwendolyn Buchholz and David Durand Peggy and Bobby Cabaniss Daniel and Allyn Carl Karen Castle Lywen Chew Allen and Elina Chung Victoria Cochran Colin and Mila Coffey Jack and Susan Cortis Lawrence Crooks Sharolyn Crotty Joffa and Ellen Dale Jan Deming Patricia Derickson Edward and Yoshimi Downer Kenneth and Linda Downing Mary Dubitzky Linus, Stephanie, and Olivia Eukel Farrar Family Charitable Fund

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Lee Farrell Douglasv and Carol Federighi Joseph Ficurelli Norma Flaskerud Andrea Fontana McFarlan and Leo Fontana David Frane and Charla Gabert William Frohlich Bridget and Steve Galli Kenneth and Gay Gerlack Lillian, Barry, Penny and Keli Gilmore Carl Godkin Barry Goode Jonathan and Jennifer Graves Jean Halford Sandra Hall Lesley Hand Brian Hayes Connie and David Hayes David Hearst Russellv and Kathy Heath Katie Hill and Scott Compton Margaret Holmes William and Lesley Hunt Michael Irby Judith Kammeraad Kathleen Parker Charitable Fund Kathleen Kelleher Gregory R Killam Nancy Kittlev Rick and Laura Larson Norman and Kathryn Lescure Stuart and Mary Beth Lilly Rich Lirtzman Mo and Norman Livermore Norman and Christy Lundberg Deborah and Dr. Eric Mariotti Roger Mendelson Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation Teresa McKenna Petal McMillen-Turnerv William Meaden Dirk Mellema Edgar Mendelsohnv Stephen and Joyce Mirabito Doris Moberg Gordon and Gail Nathan Thomas Nootbaar Thomas O’Brien Thomas and Gina O’Brien Charles and Anne Olsen Eugene Onopko Lorraine Osborn Albert and Pamela Palitz The Georgia and Donald Palmer Family Charitable Fund

Christopher and Margaret Panton Dante and Jacqueline Paulazzo Brian and Gina Pepper Brad and Trish Piatt Helene and Roy Powlan Paul Radosevich and Elise Thomas Ted Radosevich and Stephanie Smith Michael Rarick Wayne and Barbara Rasmussen Thomas Ray and Donna Partlow Jonathan and Jane Raymond Gloria and Jim Redmond Elizabeth and Juden Justice Reed Richard Family Fund at Schwab Charitable Charles and Linda Rickenbacher Mark and Tina Riepe Fund Leslie Ries William Robinson Jennifer and Stanley Roe Robert Ryon Daniel and Janet Schalk Alice Schofield Thomas Scovel Elaine and Ned Seawell Carl Shapiro William Sharp W. Dirk Sikkema and Linda Young Barry and Barbara Silberman Mark and Shauna Simmonds Sarah and Jerome Sivesind III Marilyn and Daniel Smith Richard and Sandra Smith Charles and Muriel Sonne Marty and Wanda Sorensen Donald and Beverly Steffen Louis and Marilyn Stoddard Alison Stone and John Weiss Mark and Susan Stutzman Janet Suddell Robert and Dianne Tecco John and Wilma Telfer Raina Telgemeier Kat Taylor at Tides Foundation Tides Foundation, Richard Stirling Robinson Andrew Towarnicky Robert and Cherie Trautz Barbara Van Arsdale Yuri Volobuev Shirley and Wayne Wiegand Jeffrey Williams Fred and Diane Wilt Michael and Meghan Zimmerman Richard and Jing-Yuh Zito Margaret and Edward Zywicz v Deceased

JMLT D ONO RS (partial list) FRIENDS OF MUIR Anonymous Donors Kathy Aanenson Laurie J Aaron Tim Aaronson Judy Abrams Denise Acker and Gregory Mah-Hing Judy and Frankie Adams Edward Adasiak Judith Adler John and Barbara Ahlquist Theresa Airaudi Kenneth Aisawa Don Albonico Dan and Sandra Alex Pamela Alexander Joan Allen Daniel Allison Daniel and Diane Alspaugh James Alves Catherine and Gabriel Amparano Carol Anderson Catherine Anderson Rebecca Anderson Renee Andre Paul, Hanako, and Cecyle Andrews Thomas Andrich Carl and Sharon Anduri Ralph and Jane Anthony Keith Archuleta Carol Arnold and Gary Thompson Michael Arnold Steve and Joyce Arnon Mary and Rich Artist-Holden Marilyn Aston Donald and Mary Kay Atherton Brian Attiyeh Jackie Attiyeh Matthew Attiyeh Martin Aufhauser Phillip Austen Wilma Austern Jean Autrey Robert and Virginia Avalon Diane Aven Arlene Avery Grace Avila Jane and Eduardo Ayalin Marilyn Ayers James and Elizabeth Aynesworth Joseph and Lynda Azalde Valerie Baake Alan Bade Claire Bainer Kathleen Baird Kris Baitx Wojciech Bajsarowicz Richard and Lynda Baker Julie and Walter Ballard Hal and Heather Ballenger Karel Baloun John and Eloise Banister John and Susan Banister Terry and Carolyn Baranouskas Thomas and Karen Bard Christine and Gary Bard Joan Bardez Nancy Barnard Brent Barnhart Roger and Gloria Barrow Marge Barry Michael and Linda Barry Thomas Barry Suzanne Bartels and Scott Laidlaw Leslie Bartholic and Jacob Van Akkeren Beth, David, and Joel Bartke Jane and Richard Bartke Scott Bartlebaugh

We express deep appreciation to JMLT’s large community of supporters.

Paul Bartlett and Yumi Nakagawa Patricia Barton Barbara Baxter Webster Beadle Marina Bearman Richard Beaumont Peter Beaver Rich Beerman Thomas Beggs and Lilian Wenzel Beggs Valerie and Mel Behrendt Peter Beiersdorfer Vikki Belardi Douglas A Bell Philip Bellman Colleen Bender James and Mary Benedict Scott Benson and Elana Swartzman Susan Clay Benson and Robert Benson Kevin George Bentz Gregory, Regina, and Inez Benz Harry Bergland Robert Bergman Dan Beringhele Bennett Berke Klaus Berkner Bob and Carol Berman David Berry Christina Bertea Dale and Joanne Berven Paul and Bryn Bettelheim Gordon and Jane Beveridge Will Bick James, Stephanie and David Bickham Tiffany Billenstein Janet Bindas Arthur Binder and Yui Kin Lee Lorie Bird Michael Bishow and Robert Adams Andrea Blachman Jason Blalock James Blickenstaff Richard Robert and Margaret Blue Jan and Mary Lou Blumer Paul Boero Burt Bogardus Polly Boissevain and Leslie Townsend Emily, Jim, and Sandy Bonato Lisa Boner Donald and Sharon Bonney Marielle Boortz Barry and Joan Boothe Alan and Katharine Boren Karen Born Louise Borton Charlie Bowen John Bowers Roberta Bowers James and Annie Brady Royv and Karen Brandreth Robert Braun Richard and Christine Braunlich Brian and Susan Bray Richard and Carolyn Brear Anne Bremer William Brennan Fred Brill Donald Broderson Deidre Brodeur Kurt and Nida Brombacher J. Bronner Phil Brooks Daniel and Jeanne Brown Robert and Carolyn Brown Carol Bruce Erik Bruce Bruce Trenery James and Carol Lynn Bruen Sandra and Frank Bruketta Barbara Brunell

Bonnie Brusseau Rutledge and Tamara Bryan Catherine and William Bryg Alida Buchanan Jeffrey Bucher Blythe Buetzow Joe Buhowsky Khoi Bui Chris and Amy Bunszel Margaret Bupp Hannah Burak Charles and Barbara Bureker Pamela Burns and William Edick Harriett Burt Dennis and Christina Butkowski Andrew Byrd Sarah Cahill Julie Cahill Valarie Ann Caldwell David and Susann Calkins Susan Campbell Brian and Susan Candell Michelle Cantor Mary and James Carhidi-Wise Carolynv and Tim Carlson Ellen Carlson Jenna Carlsson Edwin Bartlett Carr John Carr Mary and Glenn Cass Alice Castellanos Greg and Tina Castillo Raymond and Karen Cauayani Joseph Cavaness Anne and James Cawood Ceasar Albert Amilcar Cerejo Bob and Donna Cerri Ann and Stewart Chalem Gordon Chamberlain Ann Chamberlin Indu Chandrasekhar Karen Chapman Elizabeth Char Peter Chase Alicen Chavez Josephine Chen Gail Chesler Susie Chiang Zoher and Constance Chiba Michael Childs Dennis and Sandra Chiodo James Chiropolos Nikolas Chmiel Deepak and Kathryn Spence Choudhury Brad Christie E Carl Cierpial Claudio and Diana Cipolla John Citron and Felicia Hsin Liu Kathleen Clancy James and Margareta Clardy Barbara Clark Jack and Jacqueline Clark Maynard Clark Sharon and Michael Clark William and Maureen Clark Clayton Classen Edmund Clausen Donald and Diane Clements Lisa Cline and Jon Maienschein Betty Coates Roy Coats Patricia Ellen Coffey Pascale Cohen Richard, Lisa, and Meryl Cohen Steven Stillman and Deborah Cohen Coil Family Giving Fund Harley Colbert Emery Collins Susan Collins

Thomas Lee Collins and Cheryl Melin-Collins James and Ellen Comerford Patricia Compton Paul and Celia Concus Amelia Conlen Richard Connett Hugh Converse Jan Rae Cook Michael and Sandra Cook Robert Cook Raymond and Celeste Cooke Gary Cooper Howard and Edwina Corlett Arlen Cornell Kathryn Cornell Patricia Corr Nancy Corser Lisa Cortese Richard and Wendy Cosin Loyd Costello William and Susan Couch Meryl Coull Marc and Diane Coventry Charles, Virginia, and James Cowden Douglas, Virginia, and Lucille Cowden Judy Craddick Nahide Craig Claudia Crandall Sarah Creeley Susan Creighton Nova Crisp Bruce Cruikshank Judith Cubillo Kenneth and Elizabeth Cucarola Christine Culshaw Billie Cummings John Loose, Claire Curtin, and Annie Loose Bryce Custodio James and Gail Cutler Barbara Dahl Susan D’Alcamo Bruce and Janet Dalen Jessica Dalton Mary D’Amante Charlice and John Danielsen Brian and Michelle Danley Kathy and Scott Darrow Richard and Jamie Davidson Dylan Davis Eugene and Jeanette Davis Madelon and Joe Davis Marsha Davis Ramona Davis Mildred Day Donald and Neysa De Fremery Catherine De Martini Sandra Deagman Mary Jane Dean Deborah Deas Joseph and Judith Debonis Paula Barnett Deen Roger and Deborah Deeney David and Gloria Delgado Pamela Della Harold and Penny Demoss Gayle Den Daas Kenneth Denhard George Denney Paul and Charla Detjens Karel and Mark Detterman Barbara Devlet Donna Dewitt Melinda and Robert Diamond Robert Dickerson Ann Diemer Franklin and Paula Dill Jennell and Franklin Dill Nancy and Travis Dillon

Stephanie and Thomas DiPalma Bonnie Dlott Bruce Dodd Denise and Gene Dolan Mike Dolphin Edward Domning Donna Neuzil Carol Doré Vivian Dorsch Marilyn Dorsey Avry and Niva Dotan Donna Allen and Harry Dothee Gerald Doty Verna Dow Fund David and Tuyen Downing Anne and Karl Droese Thomas Dubberke Ellen Duffy Linda Dugan Susan Dupuis Randal and Joanne Durrenberger Rita Marie Dykes Karin Eames Walter Edgar Daphne Edwards Robert and Melissa Edwards Robertta Edwards Donna and George Eiler Barbara Ellen Margaret and Robt Elliott Jerry Emanuelson Daniel Empey Leslie Engler Peter and Lisa Engstrom Barbara Erhard Karen and Michael Erickson Russell and Patricia Erickson Thomas Ervin Gabriel Escobar and Regina McGrath William Espey David Estopinal Thea Lynn Eudey Euzent Family Fund James Michael Evans and Patricia Schiedler Margaret Evans Thomasv and Marilyn Evans M. Fabila Susan Fairclough Chris and Allison Farnitano Martha and Richard Fateman Martin and Julia Faulkner Ann Mari Faut Gary and Laura Febus Ray and Elaine Feeley Justis and Leslie Fennell Mary Ellen Fennessey Stanley and Katherine Ferber Terence Ferreira James and Katherine Ferris J. A. Ferry John and Josie Fike Barbara Fine Dorothy Finger Daniel Fink Philip Fischbacher Thomas and Barbara Fischer Thomas Fischer Anthony Fisher and Margaret Bentson Charles Fisher Frank Fisher Leslie Fisher John Fiske Daniel Fitzgerald Kenric and Billie Fivella Vicki and Tom Flickinger Dameon Flores Howard Flowers Sidney and Linda Fluhrer v Deceased

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT Eliot and Martha Hudson

A message from Eliot and Martha Hudson.

Eliot is Chair of the JMLT Board of Directors.

We will never forget the day we took Linus Eukel, JMLT’s Executive Director, on his first visit to the top of Acalanes Ridge. He took in the expansive 360 degree view and after a few moments said resolutely, “This has to be saved.”

The Campaign To Save Acalanes Ridge opened a whole new world for us.

This beautiful landscape near our home in Lafayette is a popular hiking area and important wildlife corridor that connects to Briones Regional Park. Years ago we were stunned to learn that its most prominent peak had recently been sold for luxury residential development. We became involved in a grassroots effort to protect that property. Hundreds of our neighbors began collecting signatures, organizing broad support, and appearing at public hearings.

Good intentions will go so far. Not until we were introduced to John Muir Land Trust did we find the partner with the necessary expertise to actually pull it off. Organizing, funding, and negotiating the purchase took tremendous effort, which the Land Trust was able to accomplish only because of its unique reputation and recognized integrity. That was when we first learned about land trusts and what they do. Now we smile when we see scores of people walking the property every single day. We watch hawks hunt along the slopes, soar in its updrafts and rest in its trees. We listen to owls at night. We trace deer tracks through its grasses. We have fox and quail in our neighborhood because of the open spaces where they can roam.

Martha once watched a mountain lion move quietly out of sight. And we take deep satisfaction in knowing that Acalanes Ridge is a legacy of beauty that will endure long after we have seen our last sunset.

The two of us are blessed to have been shaped by childhood experiences in nature. Long walks with beloved pets.

Playing along the banks of the creek in the backyard. Roaming the hillsides of an apple ranch owned by grandparents in Mendocino County. Riding horses in the Oakland hills. Family trips to the Sierra Nevada.

When we were offered the opportunity to join JMLT in its future efforts, we were absolutely delighted to say “Yes!” When JMLT acquires a property, it is opened for everyone; all it takes to revel in the beauty and wonder is getting onto the land, taking a deep breath, and feeling the clean air. Private donations are absolutely indispensable to JMLT’s ability to carry out its work. While public agencies may help fund property acquisitions, they do not contribute to JMLT’s operating expenses and stewardship activities. JMLT’s mission is to save land in perpetuity, and, as we are fond of saying, “perpetuity is a long time.” We believe the investment of time and money we make into JMLT has priceless value.

A wise person once said, “We do not inherit the earth. We borrow it from our children.” In this work, we turn fragments of earth over to the children of our communities, carefully, lovingly, protected for generations to come. We are proud to support JMLT’s indispensable work by donating to JMLT’s annual funding and to each campaign that protects another special place.

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JMLT D ONO RS (partial list) FRIENDS OF MUIR (CONTINUED)

Nina and Michael Fluss Timothy Foley Eric and Sally Fonstein Nancy Foord Margie Ford Thomas Ford Robert and Janet Formanek Christopher Forrest and Manisha Ojha Theresa Foster Lawrencev and Joan Fox Melinda Fox Sandra Fox-Sohner and Stephen Sohner Peter and Catherine Fraenkel Allan Francke Fernanda Franco-Ferrara and Paul Ferrara Ellen Frank Ruthann Frank William Franklin Steven H Frantz Peter and Robin Frazier Deanne Fredericks Joe Freedman Steven and Meg Freedman Brian Fretwell Glenn and Suzanne Friedman Frank Frisch Eric Fromer Don and Peggy Fromm Roger and Muriel Fry Jack Fuller Rhonda and Matthew Futterman Alyssa Postlewait Gable and Gregory Gable Mary Ann and Jim Gaebe Milton and Phyllisv Gaines Susan Gallardo Virginia and Leslie Gallaugher Dana Gallo Daniel and Nancy Galvin Melissa Duffy and Maurice Garcia-Sciveres Julie and Jerry Gardner Evaristo Garza and Mary Frances Morales Peter and Ann Gates Rebecca and Thomas Gehres Karl and Kathleen Geier Rob Gendreau Patrick and Maria Geoghegan David and Carol George Gabrielle and Michael Geraghty Richard and Nancy Gerber Rebecca and Michael Gherini Dennis and Dianne Giacovelli Ellen Gierson Heidi and Larry Gilbert

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CORPORATE MATCH PARTNERS

California State Coastal Conservancy California State Conservation Corps California Wildlife Conservation Board City of Martinez East Bay Municipal Utility District* East Bay Regional Park District* National Park Service* United States Department of Agriculture

Ameriprise Financial Services Bank of the West - Employee Giving Program BlackRock Matching Gifts Program Chevron Humankind The Clorox Company Foundation Delphix IBM Corporation Oracle Workplace Giving PG&E Corporation Foundation Phillips 66 Matching Gift Program S&P Global Foundation Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, NONPROFITS Bank of the West Bay Area Ridge Trail* Campolindo High School Student Body Carone & Company, Inc.* Cemex Chevron Richmond Refinery Clif Bar & Company The Conco Companies* Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council Contra Costa Hills Club Digital Reality Trust El Cerrito Garden Club Electrical Supply of Santa Rosa Hanford Fund International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 302 John Muir Association John Muir Community Health Fund Marathon Petroleum Corporation* Martinez Beavers Run Club Martinez Refining Company Miller Starr Regalia* Mt. Diablo Audubon Society OpenRaod TV with Doug McConnell Orinda Hiking Club Overaa Construction* Pacific Gas & Electric Company* Phillips 66 * Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 159 Shields, Harper & Co. Ultra Resources, Inc Vizzit* Wednesday Walkers Western States Petroleum Association Yosemite Conservancy

FOUNDATIONS AmazonSmile Foundation Patrick and Shirley Campbell Foundation The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation in honor of Asal Bidokhti Goodwin Family Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington John Sperling Foundation Justice, Justice Foundation Kiryle Foundation The Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation Laural Foundation Lipman Family Foundation The Eagle Foundation The Kansha Foundation The Oshay Family Foundation The Overaa Family Group Charitable Trust

LEGACY SOCIET Y Anonymous (3) Larry and Ellen Beans Bruce and Sandra Beyaert Dawn Block Sandra Bozarth The Heath Family Trust Katie Hill Eliot and Martha Hudson Lawrence E. and Mary Peirano J. Virginia and Michael S. Peiser Robert Ryon Krista Vossekuil Shirley Wiegand Ruth Zamist Sandra Zwemmer

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IN MEMORIAM

Bill and Trudy Ausfahl Congressman John F. Baldwin, Jr. The Hon. John F. Baldwin, Jr. Janet Berckefeldt Carolyn Carlson Holly Eliot Linus, Stephanie & Olivia Eukel Heidi and Larry Gilbert Russell Heath Alan Hern Fred and Pam Hill Katie Hill Carolyn Hindes Hannah Hodgson Bill Hughes Suzanne Johansen Jim Landau The Lowell Trio Dr. Linda Margulies Leonard McClish Miranda and Adah McCune Joe Megley Michael and Cynthia Attiyeh Jon Myers Carol Perot Carey Platto Heidi and William Sandstrom Emily Silvey Kathy Silvey Lindsey Smith Joe Stadum Marilyn and Louis E. Stoddard III Mary Tateosian Beans Vossekuil Bill Wadsworth Dr. Celeste Biancha Waters Carly Wood

Carol Baier Jennie Balestrieri Gary Bogue Papa Bryan Louise Carson Yee Fong Chew Donna Cooper Ray Egbert Devon Flaskerud Knight and Donald R. Flaskerud Kayle Freier Ken Gates Barbara Gherini John Glafke Russell Heath Evelyn Hodgson Linda Kluber Maggie May, Sheila Ray, Princess of the Universe Joseph Mariotti Bob McDougald Doug McLeod Nora Nelson Jan Newburn Hal Olson Betty Ann Pepper Gene Sincich Wesley A. Thomas Patricia Yuen

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FARMING PRACTICES THAT REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND INCREASE BIODIVERSITY The holistic land-management approach at Family Harvest Farm reduces carbon emissions, increases biodiversity, and improves soil quality while building water resilience and nutrient density.

ORGANIC systems of production avoid using genetically modified seed, synthetic pesticides, or fertilizers.

NO-TILL farming minimizes soil disturbance on the site, which keeps organic material in the soil while enriching biodiversity and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers that emit greenhouse gases.

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE reduces emissions, increases soil organic matter, and sequesters carbon.

According to the Rodale Institute, worldwide adoption of regenerative agricultural practices, such as those used at Family Harvest Farm, could sequester global greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 52 gigatons of carbon dioxide per year.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING is achieved by delivering high quality organic vegetables for sale at farmers markets, and to restaurants and institutional buyers such as hospitals and school cafeterias. Affordable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions and donations will provide food to those who cannot afford it.

If you’ve read this far, chances are that you are among those who feel a deep appreciation for the restorative power of time spent outdoors. Nature works wonders on mind, body, and spirit. Whether exploring a trail in the remote backwoods or just getting your hands dirty on a sunny day in the garden, there’s nothing quite like physical activity outside as an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Work on the farm is a key aspect of the program. Studies have shown that gardening and horticultural work: • Decrease anxiety

• Improve social integration

• Improve self-control

• Improve one’s sense of well-being and personal worth

• Increase self-esteem

• Improve patterns of social functioning

Family Harvest Farm contributes to the equity and wellbeing of local neighborhoods. Apprentices work side-by-side with community volunteers—propagating seeds, planting and harvesting crops, preparing and delivering food, and assisting in other farm duties. With the training and the stability gained in the program, graduates can confidently pursue further education or permanent employment. Most importantly, they map a path forward as adults with new skills for life and career.

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PROFILE Rodeo Renewed is an exciting project and we are thrilled to have the support of community members and valued partners like John Muir Land Trust. Our hope is that you will join in our efforts to create a renewable energy future — Adrienne Ursino Director of Public Affairs at Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is going big on renewables in California. In August 2020, the company unveiled its plan to convert the San Francisco Refinery’s Rodeo facility into the world’s largest renewable fuels plant in support of growing demand for these high-value products and California’s environmental goals. Dubbed “Rodeo Renewed,” the project will reconfigure Rodeo to produce 800 million gallons per year of renewable diesel, renewable gasoline and sustainable jet fuel from used cooking oils, fats, greases, and oils resulting in 50% less carbon dioxide and 75% less sulfur dioxide when used, and fewer local emissions from operations than the current crude oil refinery. The initiative furthers the company’s dedication and commitment to providing high-wage, green jobs while working toward a renewable energy future.

Rodeo Renewed is a major addition to Phillips 66 portfolio of renewable and alternative fuel projects and will make Contra Costa County a world leader in clean energy. For updates please sign up at RodeoRenewed.com or text RODEO to 52886 today.

Phillips 66 was one of the first corporations to join our Corporate Council—a group of business leaders committed to the vital role that public land plays for the community at large. For information on the benefits of joining our Corporate Council, contact Krista Vossekuil, CFRE at krista@jmlt.org.

With recognition and thanks to our generous partners and underwriters in support of the National Park Expansion and Almond Ranch Dedication live webcast Saturday, October 17, 2020. See back for details.

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P ro te ct i n g t he p la ces that m ake the E as t Bay s peci al

Governor Newsom Affirms Critical Role of Land Conservation In Fight Against Climate Change The Governor’s Executive Order N-82-20 issued in October sets a first-in-the-nation goal of conserving 30 percent of California’s land and water by 2030 to fight species loss and ecosystem destruction, and importantly, it directs state agencies to store carbon in the state’s conserved lands.

The land trust community across the state enthusiastically embraces this call to action, and is proud of the recognition it gives to our work over the last several decades. Today, JMLT is actively engaged in three of the four key strategies outlined: • Family Harvest Farm aims directly for “healthy soils management, including planting cover crops, hedgerows and compost applications” • There is perhaps no better example of “wetlands restoration to protect coastal areas” than Pacheco Marsh, featured in this issue’s cover story • All of our work together, such as the recent acquisitions of Painted Rock and Almond Ranch are “boosting green infrastructure in urban areas” You—the donors, volunteers, and supporters—who make this work possible are the key to achieving these ambitious goals. Thank you!

LEAVING A LEGACY Visionaries like John Muir ensured Californians could live amidst astounding natural beauty. And visionaries like you can ensure that the East Bay’s grassy ridgetops, sparkling shorelines, and tawny oak-bay woodlands remain that way for generations who follow us.

Your investment in JMLT through a planned gift means more land will be protected in perpetuity for all human and non-human residents to enjoy.

If you have included JMLT in your long-range plans, please contact: Director of Philanthropy Krista Vossekuil, CFRE at (925) 228-5040 or email her at krista@jmlt.org.

California’s beautiful natural and working lands are an important tool to help slow and avert catastrophic climate change.

— Gavin Newsom

John Muir Legacy Society

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NATIONAL N PARK EXPANSIO N ALMON D RANCH DEDICATIO

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ONLINE CELEBRATION NATIONAL PARK EXPANSION ALMOND RANCH DEDICATION See a lively video of our Oct. 17th event featuring Governor Newsom, Senator Feinstein, Congressman DeSaulnier, host Doug McConnell and other distinguished guests and speakers.

Many, many thanks to all of you whose extraordinary generosity made possible the acquisitions of West Hills Farm and Almond Ranch. To view, please visit jmlt.org

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