Annual  Report  2016  …  to  preserve,  enhance  and  maintain  the  Cape  Horn  Trail  and        

related  public  lands  within  the  Washougal  to  Stevenson  corridor  …  

Oak  View  Overlook  &  Twain  Creek  Bridge  assistance!) The site was primed and outfitted for stonemason, Michael Byrne, to generate his artistry in stone, working with our volunteers. Gracing the cliffs below SR14, Oak View now provides safe, cozy viewing to the east and west for hikers. A nasty muddy bog is now transformed with a cedar & log stringer bridge and a sensitive riparian area is protected. Local company SDS Lumber generously provided the log and cedar sills, kick-starting the work parties. After peeling the log, it was time to “make like an Egyptian”. Frequent partners with CHC, Washington Trails Association provided expertise in the movement (an inch at a time!), placement and construction of the sturdy bridge. Chinook Trails Association eased the hauling of rock, tools and materials through the use of their mechanized totes. It is a privilege to work with remarkable volunteers. What we accomplish together…AMAZING !!

Early 2015 spawned multiple work details prepping the Oak View site for construction of another beautiful basalt overlook. In April, a 640lb anchor cornerstone was transported using a toter, sheer human strength, determination and grip hoist skill till positioned near the rim of its new home. In excess of 10,000lbs of basalt, and nearly 5,000lbs of mortar were hauled and maneuvered carefully down sets of stairs and readied for action. Water was fetched and delivered to a clever (thanks Rob & Barb!) water storage system utilizing rain barrels and totes. (A shout out to USFS Dawn Stender & her summer crew for their

 

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 •Split-­‐rail  fencing  protecting  and  guiding  hikers  entering  the  new  Oak  View  Overlook.  •Began  repairs  to  numerous  areas  damaged  from  hikers  shortcutting  switchbacks.  •Cleared  debris  &  multiple  downed  trees  after  storm  damage.  •Placed  new  and  replaced  vandalized  trail  signs  and  closure  barriers.  •Monitored  peregrine  falcons.    •Removed  graffiti  and  trash.    •Installed  rope  fencing  in  restoration  areas.  •Continued  native  restoration.  •Brushed  and  maintained  the  trail.    

Additional  Accomplishments  Along  the  Cape  Horn  Trail  

Hikers   may   be   glad   to   know   that   CHC  and   WTA   jointly   sponsored   what   will  become   an   annual   talus   slope   and  opening   of   the   lower   trail   work   party.    This   is   to   address   the   damage   and  overgrowth   that   occurs   during   the   6-­‐month  peregrine  falcon  closure.  

 

Stewardship/Maintenance/Construction  Activities    –  88  CHC  volunteers  participated  in  77   full-­‐day   events   and   21   “rapid   response”  outings   to   maintain   and   enhance   the   trail  during  2016.    These  2,128  hours  of  volunteer  labor   equate   to   an   approximate   $61,691  value.    

 

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                             CHC  appreciates  all  our  volunteers  and  supporters!    

Jean  Akers  Debbie  Asakawa  Les  Baddgor  Fred  Baisden  John  Bishop  Richard  Blackburn  Allan  Blair  Marq  Box  Keith  Brown    Michael  Byrne  Bill  Campbell      Geoff  Carr  Rhonda  Cartan  Jim  Chase  Tony  Clarke  Bill  Connelly  Bruce  Copland  Michael  D’Ambrosi  Chris  Edwardsen  Christine  Edwardsen  Mary  Ehly  Helen  Elder  Jay  Elder  Barbara  Engel  Catherine  Failor  David  Foes  Jan  Fuegy  Gloria  Gardiner  Tom  Griffith  Mary  Grout  Douglas  Grube  

Brenda  Hamilton  Frank  Hood  Bob  Horn  Ellie  Hughes  Dan  Huntington  Kathy  Huntington  Sherri  Irish  Jeannie  Juster  John  Kadow  Larry  Keister  Mike  Klein  Ted  Klump  Chris  Ling  Sarah  Lord  Janet  Lui  Jean  Maas  Jim  Mahar  Mary  Makin  Vicki  Masterson  Amanda  Mathena  Earl  Mathiesen  Shawn  Mathiesen  Suzy  McCausland  Becky  McClain  Casey  Mills  Chris  Moreno  

Patrick  Mulcahey  Susan  Nosacka  Diane  Nowicki  Amy  Ohara  Ryan  Ojerio  Stacy  Ozer  Ron  Patton  David  Paull  Elaine  Pfeifer  Colleen  Powell  Cindi  Rauch  Susan  Rivers  Teresa  Robbins  Sharon  Ross  Barbara  Seaman  Harvey  Seaman  Rob  Seaman  Paul  Smith  Cyndi  Soliz  Frank  Striby  Paul  Striby  Mark  Striby  Haley  Takach  Jill  Turner  Don  Tuski  Ilona  Vondolovski  Jane  Williams-­‐Grube  Anna  Withington  Lonelle  Yarborough  Lee  Young  Lisa  Young  

With  gratitude  to  our  2016  volunteers…  IT  TRULY  TAKES  A  VILLAGE!  

   

 

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Outreach  &  Education  

Cape  Horn  Conservancy  is  working  to  build  our  membership  and  sustainability…  

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Gathering  for  the  first  annual  Rake-­‐a-­‐thon  

Facebook   &   media   outreach    CHC   vice-­‐president   Barb   Seaman  has  considerably  enhanced  CHC’s  Facebook   presence,   with   regular  posts   of   not   only   photos,   but  small   vignette   videos   capturing  the   feel   of   our  work   parties   and  major   projects.     She   provides  links   to   stories   about   the   gorge  which   may   coincide   with   our  members  interests.      She  has  also  expanded   CHC’s   media   contacts  to   further   the   promotion   of   our  activities   and   attract   new  volunteers  to  our  efforts.      First   annual   RAKE-­‐A-­‐THON!     In  December,  38  spirited  volunteers  showed  up  with  rakes  in  hand.    It  was   exciting   to   see   lots   of   new  faces   and   smiles.     Several   folks  stated   they   were   pleased   to  finally  be  able  to  join  in  and  “give  back”   to   the   trail   that   they   love.    The   crew   appeared   to   delight   in  the   hot   drinks,   chili   and  homemade  cookies!    

Sponsored   Hikes   –   CHC   board  member  Jill  Turner  co-­‐led  a  hike   in  conjunction   with   Friends   of   the  Columbia  Gorge.        

Celebrating   and   recognizing  volunteers  CHC  held  a  BBQ  in  September  for   its   wonderful   volunteers  and   their   families.       In  addition   to   short-­‐   and   long-­‐sleeved   T-­‐shirt   recognition,  CHC   awarded   embroidered  vests   to   individuals   with   25  or  more  work  parties!  A  DVD  created   by   Keith   Brown  depicting   seven   years   of  CHC’s   volunteer  work  on   the  trail  was  shown.  

   Dedication   of   the   Oak   View  Overlook   was   held   on   July   16th   in  conjunction   with   the   opening   of  the   lower   trail.     Presentations  were  made  by  Lynn  Burditt,  USFS  Area  Manager  of     the  Columbia   River   Gorge   National  Scenic   Area,   Ryan   Ojerio   ,   SW  Manager   of   WTA,   Renee   Tkach,  Friends   of   the   Columbia   Gorge  Gorge   Towns   to   Trails   Project  Manager,  Dan  Huntington,  local      

realtor   and   trail   visionary,   and  Teresa   Robbins,   CHC   president.    Volunteers  and  hikers  enjoyed  a  chance  to  visit,   take  in  the  view    and   celebrate   the   overlook’s  completion.    

Chamber   of   Commerce-­‐   CHC  sponsored   a   “Night   Out”   for  chamber   members,   introducing  participants   to   the   new   kiosk/  bus   stop   shelter,   and   hiking   to  two   of   the   three   Cape   Horn  Overlook   views.   CHC   also  participated   in   the   Small  Business   Showcase   held   in  North  Bonneville.      

 

 

 

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2016  Expenses  Stewardship/Maintenance   Outreach  &  Fundraising   Administrahon  

As   an   entirely   volunteer   non-­‐profit   organization,   CHC   directed   the   great   majority   ($25,529)   of   its   2016  budget   to   cover   expenses   for   construction   of   the   newest   basalt   overlook   at   Oak   View,   a   sturdy  (understatement),   beautiful   log   stringer   bridge   near   the   trailhead,   and   contracting   for   weed   eradication  services   near   the   Nancy   Russell   Overlook.     Additional   purchases   included:   native   plants,   trees,   trail  maintenance  equipment  and  refreshments   for  CHC  work  parties  necessary   to  provide  quality  stewardship  and  maintenance.  $1,607  was  utilized  for  outreach  and  fundraising  activities,  which  included  new  vests  for  volunteer   recognition,   printing   and   postage.     Administrative   expenses   are   kept   at   a   minimum   ($880)  covering  liability  insurance  (which  allows  us  to  conduct  maintenance  activities),  organizational  memberships  and  required  license  fees.  

 

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 FUNDING    We  greatly   appreciate   the   funding   and  efforts   provided   by   our  members  and  supportive  foundations…without  whom,  we  simply  could   not   accomplish   the   quality   stewardship   and   continuing  improvements  achieved  along  the  Cape  Horn  Trail.  

Membership  –   In  2016,  66  members  provided  $8,343   in   funding  and  in-­‐kind  donations.    

Grants  –  CHC  was  successful  in  securing  two  RAC  grants  (totaling    $8,846),   which   will   be   funded   in   2017   &   2018   to   continue  restoration  and  noxious  weed  elimination  efforts  near  the  Nancy  Russell  Overlook.        

 

Conservator  $100-­‐$249  

Fred  Baisden,  Jr.    Marq  &  Kathleen  Box  Dave  Ellenz  Catherine  Failor  Laurie  Garretson    Gregg  McAninch  (in  honor  of            Dr.  Ed  &  Edwyna  McAninch)    Joe  Kear      Tom  Nelson      Scott  Parker

       Protector                  $50-­‐$99  

Fred  Baisden,  Jr.  (in  memoriam  of  Zacharie  Giroux)  Richard    Blackburn     Sherri  Irish  &  Larry  Keist  er  Steven  &  Laurie  Carley     Maegan  Jossy  Geoff  Carr         Mike  Klein                              Cinda  &  Bill  Connelly       Ted  Klump  Gloria  Gardiner       Ryan  Ojerio  Tom  &  Kate  Griffith     Larry  &  Maureen  Stauffer  

                                                 Supporter                                        $10-­‐$49        

Patti  Buslach         Shawn  &  Earl  Mathiesen   Barbara  Robinson  Andrew  Grossman     Mariann  Nelson       Mary  &  Robert  Schmidt  Jim  Hutchinson  &  Wil  Niosi   Portland  Garden  Club     Steven  Clark  Woolpert  James  &  Kate  Lanz       Bernadette  Price    

                   Sponsor                $1,000  +                                      $250-­‐$999        Jean  Akers       William  &  Katherine  Campbell           Mary  Makin  Dan  &  Kathy  Huntington   Jim  &  Mary  Chase       Elaine  &  Rick  Pfeifer      Jill  Turner       Tom  &  Loreley  Drach       Teresa  Robbins  &  Keith  Brown    

      Chris  &  Christine  Edwardsen     Ernest  &  Catherine  Schurian             Frank  Hood         Cyndi  Soliz  &  Paul  Smith  

Joe  Kear           Gail  &  Richard  Wayper