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It has been nearly five years since I moved back to Pocatello

to take the job as Executive Director of the Land Trust. Since

then, I have regularly reported on our growth and development.

Today, we have our feet under us, and my emphasis is less on

how much we have grown, but how we are going to continue

growing. We have developed

our Board, hired new staff,and expanded our volunteer

base. We have quadrupled our

protected acreage from 892

in 2007 to 3,293 in 2012 with

enough projects in the pipeline

to quadruple that number again

by this time next year.

But to keep pace with this

growth, it is even more impor-

tant than ever to get the support of our members. They say

it takes a village to raise a child. In the case of the Land Trust,it will take our community to raise this Land Trust to its full

potential.

Why do people invest their time and resources into their

local land trust? For many the answer lies in the world they

want to leave their children and grandchildren. They want to

know they took steps in their lifetime to ensure that wildlands

and wildlife will thrive in Southeast Idaho for generations to

come.

For others, ensuring that we protect our local working farms

and ranches is paramount. Our work with farmers and ranch-

Fall 2012

Newsletter

Frm the Directr, Jselin Matkins

Your annualcontributions

are why I can soproudly discussour accomplish-

ments.

ers supports local agricultural markets and suppliers.

Still others support the Land Trust because they under-

stand that the majority of our regions private land is inour river valleys and along our streams. These areas

connect our public lands and provide important cor-

ridors for fish and wildlife. Protecting our scenic vistas

and abundant wildlife encourages sustainable tourism and

related activities.

Altogether, fulfilling our mission to protect and enhance

natural areas, wildlife habitat, and working farms and

ranches, now and for future generations, not only ensures

vibrant wildlife and productive lands for years to come, it

maintains the quality of life we often take for granted.

With so many new projects ahead, and almost 4,000acres to monitor and manage, we need to increase our

staff, expand the expertise of the Board and broaden our

volunteer base. This is my call to you. If you are already

a contributing member, thank you! Your annual contribu-

tions are why I can so proudly discuss our accomplish-

ments. If you are already a volunteer, your service is why

I can proclaim another successful year in the field and

another great fundraiser!

If you havent joined yet, or are thinking of volunteer-

ing, now is your chance to jump in and help catapult us

to the next level. We have as many needs as opportuni-ties, and I hope you will take this opportunity to become

involved.

Jselin was recently hnred as the recipient

the Idah State Jurnal Business and Achievement

Award, Extrardinary Under Frty. It was such asurprise and unexpected hnr. I am s grateul

r thse wh nminated me. I really appreciate

the cmmunitys supprt my wrk.

Executive Directr Hnred


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Jessica McAleese has hadmany roles in her home-

town of Pocatello. Onerole has been to oper-ate a Community Shared

Agriculture farm, calledLadyBird Farms with herpartner Jeremy Shreve.

Another role has been toserve as Vice President ofthe Land Trust Board.

Jessica has served on theLand Trust Board for three years. She has enjoyed serving the LandTrust because, she says, It is an organiza-

on that provides a connection betweenPocatello and landowners. This connections necessary in order to preserve both landnd a livelihood. Jessica is referring tohe livelihood carried out by the workingarmers and ranchers within our region.

he believes that this connection betweenhe community and the individuals whore working the land is a critical part of

preserving open space. Jessica does not seeand being protected without the support of the community, and theommunity cannot attempt to protect the land without the support

of the farmers and ranchers.Operating a small farm, Jessica has experienced the outside pres-

ures that are threatening our local farms and ranches. For example,

essicas Passin r Small Farms

Jessica noted some of the challenges presented to fers who are not born into a family run farm. On

these challenges is the difficulty of accessing land. Tis simply less and less land available to farm. In addimany of the farmers and ranchers who have been e

lished for generations arebeing driven out of theiroperations as a result of therising costs of land due todevelopment pressure. As

Jessica puts it, The poten-tial for the loss of produc-tive farmland is staggering.She and Jeremy have beensearching for the past yearand a half to find a small

piece of ground within ourregion to farm; however, allof the land is priced for residential development, wcosts too much for LadyBird Farms to operate e

tively.Jessica believes the community values within SouthIdaho reflect a desire to see open spaces, have accelandscapes, and see working farms and ranches withinlandscape. But, she states that, If we close our eyesdont act to preserve, the present landscape will cont

to disappear.

Wh We Are

The potentialfor the loss of

productivefarmland isstaggering.

If we close oueyes and dont ato preserve, thpresent landscawill continue t

disappear.

Lcal Rts Radi:Your Ear to the Farm

Visit ur website t hear Jessica

interview Jselin Matkins,

Executive Directr the LandTrust, as they discuss cnserva-

tin easements, and hw the Land

Trust can help prtect small am-ily arms.


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Becming an accredited land trust d

nstrates a land trusts legitimac

meeting natinal quality standards cnservatin practices. SSLT has v

tarily entered int this in-depth app

tin prcess, which rmally bega

May this year and will be cmplby April, 2013. SSLT is chsing t wrk twards accre

tin s that we may prvide Sutheast Idah with the cnservatin service pssible.

A public cmment perid regarding this prcess is

pen. The Land Trust Accreditatin Cmmissin invites irm the public and welcmes signed, written cmm

regarding SSLTs pending applicatin. Cmments must re

t hw SSLT cmplies with natinal quality standards. Full list accreditatin standards see http://www.landt

accreditatin.rg/tips-and-tls/indicatr-practices.

T submit a cmment, visit www.landtrustaccredita

rg, r email yur cmment t in@landtrustaccreditarg. Cmments may als be axed r mailed t the Land T

Alliance, Attn: Public Cmments: (ax) 518-587-3183; (m

112 Spring Street, Suite 204, Saratga Springs, NY 12Cmments n SSLTs applicatin shuld be submitte

June 2, 2013.

Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust

Seeks Natinal Recgnitin

Matthew Lewis Jins the BardMatthew was born and raisedin Ohio. After high school heattended Rice University and

the University of St. Thomasin Houston, Texas wherehe received his Bachelorsdegree in Meteorology, fol-lowed by a Master of Sciencedegree in Geography from

the University of Akronin Ohio. He has workedfor the City of PocatelloPlanning & DevelopmentServices Department as

Planning Division Manager for over3 years. As both a city planner

nd avid outdoorsman, Matthewecognizes the importance of pro-ecting and enhancing open spacesor the current and future gen-rations enjoyment. He is excitedo join our organization and work

with the dedicated staff, Board andmembership. Matthew is an avid road and mountain biker, rocklimber and gym rat. He and his 9 year old son Ethan enjoy fish-ng, camping, disc golf and traveling. He is thrilled to serve as aBoard member.

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ul r thse dnate their

and services.

year, ur cated vlun

gave hund

hurs time, advice,

energy t he

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Thank you.

culdnt d it withut yu! Individuals wh gave theirand service this year include: Victria Abrams, Janet BalaBlxham, By Scut Tetn Trp 34, Sandra Thrne-Br

Tiany Bulger, Regan Ck, Bill Davidsn, Kate Delate,

and Jude Flandr, Cathy Frischmann, Judy Harmn, PriHearst, Marjanna Hulet, Paula Jnes, Tracey King, Lu

Klein, LadyBird Farms, Matthew Lewis, Dr. Paul Link,

Lucia, Maryanne Madiisn, David Maguire, Rey Martinez,and Carl Matkins, Jessica McAleese, Deb Migngn,

Mladenka, Ruth Mrhead, Rick Nrdseth, Katie Paris, L

Pumphrey, Garry Ratzla, Muriel Rberts, Valerie Rber

Jeremy Shreve, Peggy Stlwrthy, Martha Wackenhut, and

Angier Wills.

I recognize theimportance ofprotecting and

enhancing openspaces for cur-

rent and futuregenerations

enjoyment.

Vlunteers Help Fulill ur Miss

he Land Trust is so happy to announce the marriage of ourewest staff member, Sally Averette to Matt Ross. Sally has beenstrong addition to the Land Trust team, and we are so happyr her and Matt as they begin their life together!

Prgram Assciate Gets Hitched!


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FIND USofce: 123 N Main, Suite 4

Pcatell, ID 83204Mail: Po Bx 1404

Pcatell, ID 83204Web: sagebrushlandtrust.rg

Phne: (208) 241-4662

LAND TRUST BoARDGarry Ratzla, President

Jessica McAleese, Vice-PresidentLance Bethke, Treasurer

Martha Wackenhut, SecretaryBill Davidsn

Bb Flandr

Matt Lewis

Laurel Pumphrey

Valerie Rbertsn

EXECUTIVE DIRECToRJoselin Matkins

PRoGRAM ASSoCIATESally Averette

Legal Advisor - Tim Lindstrom

The Land Trusts Missinis t pr-tect and enhance natural lands, wildlie

habitat, and wrking arms and ranches

in Sutheast Idah, nw and r uture

generatins.

our Land Trust is a cmmunity based

nn-prit rganizatin that wrks with

willing landwners t permanently pr-

tect land thrugh cnservatin ease-

ments and ee title acquisitins in sevenSutheast Idah cunties.

We acilitate vluntary cnservatin

agreements r easements with willing

landwners. The Land Trust is respn-

sible r uphlding the cnservatin

easement terms in perpetuity.

Land TrustSE Idaho

Service Area

our Regin

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Our region harich pioneering

tory, incredible naresources, and a stcultural heritage.

Native Amehabitation dates over 10,000 y

with European ex

ers and trappersversing the regioearly as the 17Permanent setdidnt start arruntil the 1840s,

the town of Frabeing the first s

ment incorporated in 1860. The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged msettlers determined to endure the sometimes harsh, always unpredictable lSoutheast Idaho. Today, over 166,284 people live in Southeast Idaho, with n50% in Bannock County. Across Southeast Idaho, the population has grow

Deb Mignogno seeks out native birds at Thunder Ridge Preserve Fishing is open at Kackley Springs!

Serving Sutheast Idah

State of

Idaho (6%)

Private (49%)

Other (5%)

Fort Hall

Indian Reservation

(9%)

BLM (15%)

US Forest Service (16%)

LAND

OWNERSHIP(7 SE Counties)


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Get InvlvedWe welcme and rely n membership participatin

yu have skills t share, we are lking r pht

phers, artists, eclgists, armers, lawyers, businpeple, graphic designers, map makers, event plann

teachers, and all srts ther specialists. We als n

general help in the ice and in the ield. Vlunteeis a great way t learn smething new and meet pe

wh share yur passin r land. Please cntact J

r Sally i yu are interested.

Field VolunteersJin ther vlunteers in the ield t imprve the Land

preserves and mnitr the Land Trust cnservatin e

ment prperties. Wrk n imprving habitat by rem

invasive plants, installing ences and creating trails.

PhtgraphersCapture the beauty ur Sutheast Idahs diverse p

and animals and agricultural liestyle. There is n b

way t cnvey the imprtance ur wrk than thr

artistic expressin. We welcme skilled phtgrap

wh can add t ur published wrks and recrd spevents.

Events and outreachHelp rganize events and represent the Land Trus

cmmunity events. Write articles r the newsletter,

develp cmmunity annuncements, r manage the

Trusts nline presence.

FundraisingHelp develp reginal events and celebratins that ra

unds and educate the cmmunity abut ur wrk. Ge

invlved with grant research and ther activities ass

ated with undraising, r build supprt r ur expand

educatinal and vlunteer prgrams.

office AidWrk with the Land Trust sta in the ice t keep

peratins running smthly. A huge amunt beh

the-scenes actin ges int prtecting land. oer

technical skills t assist the rganizatin with tru

shting and general IT cunseling.

y and Lucinda reviewing monitoring forms

52% in the last 30 years.Collectively, there are 5,976,187 acres (9337 square miles) in our

service area. Approximately 51% is owned by federal or stateagencies, with the remaining land in private ownership. A very smallpercentage of the overall private land is permanently protected,despite its importance. Much of the private land is found in rivervalleys and along tributaries. These areas are critically important tothe fish and wildlife, as well as the water quality of our region.

The Land Trust is working hard to maintain the character of our

regions landscape. The high desert of the Great Basin includesgrasslands, forests, wetlands, and shrublands vital to fish, wildlife,and our communities. The Bear, Blackfoot, Portneuf, and Snake flowthrough our seven counties providing habitat for countless speciesand recreational opportunities for our community members andvisitors.

The economic drivers across Southeast Idaho that effect our con-servation work vary by county; overall, private sector jobs accountfor about 50% of employment with government, agriculture, traveland tourism, and mining up 19%, 14%, 13% and 4% of the remain-ng jobs respectively.

Developed (5%)

Farmland (12%)

Forest (36%)

LAND

USE(7 SE Counties)

Other (1%)

Lakes, Streams

and Wetlands (3%)

Rangeland and

Shrubland (43%)

Waxwing spotted during monitoring visit


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Partnership Update

Landowners and conservation advocates recently toureda local farm with Representative Mike Simpson to discussfuture funding for working lands with conservation andheritage value.

The talks focused on the success of local projects thathave received federal funding through Farm Bill ease-

ment programs and the Land & Water Conservation Fund(LWCF). In addition, the group spoke about the importanceof long-term tax incentives. These incentives can help keep

the land in the hands of family farmers and ranchers, and inproduction for generations to come.

I am a strong believer in the need to protect and preserveour farm and ranch lands to ensure that rural families areable to pass their operations on to future generations, saidCongressman Simpson, Chairman for the Subcommittee onInterior and Environment. This committee has jurisdiction

over funding for a number of programs critical to IdaI believe the public-private partnerships that are help

to protect these lands are important moving forward aI was pleased to hear firsthand from those who have se

these partnerships work effectively.The tour featured Barbara Farms & Ernies Organ

which is owned andoperated by Fredand Judy Brossy. TheBrossys have farmed

their ground for morethan 20 years. TheBrossy family agreed

with the formerlandowner and theNatural ResourcesConservation Service

to put in place a con-servation easement

that protects prime

farm soils, wildlifehabitat and waterquality in the Little

Wood River.Other speakers

included Greg Brown, who spoke on the value of LWfunding to protect lands crucial to the National PService at Hagerman Fossil Beds and Minidoka NatioMonument; Tom McFarland who spoke about the imp

tance of Farm Bill conservation easements for worklandowners; and Greg Burns who spoke about long-te

tax incentives helping family farms.I was thrilled to be in the company of so many

Idahos conservation leaders and landowners wilto share their successes and challenges, said JosMatkins, Executive Director of Sagebrush Steppe LaTrust and Chair of the Idaho Coalition of Land TruWorking together, we are cultivating common grouacross political and cultural backgrounds to protect

wild spaces and working lands that make Idaho sucwonderful place to live, work, and play.

I am a strongbeliever in the nee

to protect andpreserve our farmand ranch lands toensure that rural

families are able topass their opera-

tions on to futuregenerations.

Cnnecting Lcally Based Cnservatin t Washingtn, DC

Joselin, with Tom McFarland (Lemhi Regional Land Trust), Toni Hardesty(The Nature Conservancy), and Michael Stevens (Pioneers All iance).

Congressman Mike Simpson with Laurel Sayer , his Natural Resources Director

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The Land Trust is pleased to announce the completion ofour latest conservation project that is comprised of threeconservation easements along a tributary of the BearRiver near Preston, Idaho. These easements permanentlyprotect 1,033 acres of working land and wildlife habitat.ncluded within the easements are 25 acres of wetlands,250 acres of farmland, and 600 acres of open space andrangeland. These easements also protect approximatelyone mile of Mink Creek from being subdivided or devel-oped.

The Land Trust has worked with the Christensen Familyto protect their family ranch. The Christensens are awarethat keeping land intact is becoming increasingly important

in Southeast Idahoas developmentfragments familyfarms and critical

wildli fe habitat.The conservationeasement terms

will allow the fam-ily to continue

their farming andranching practic-

es, while forever limiting subdivision and development.Additionally, the conservation easements safeguard natural

Prject UpdatePrtecting Fish Habitat and the Family Ranch

resources found on the land. This includes spawning habitatfor Bonneville cutthroat trout, and other critical habitat forsharp-tail grouse, elk, mule deer and other species.

Fifty percent of the funding for the conservation easementswas provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service

through a Farm and RanchlandProtection Program grant. TheFarm and Ranchland ProtectionProgram is a federal program that

is instrumental in protecting wild-life habitat and working farms andranches across the country.

Additional funding was pro-vided by the Franklin Soil andWater Conservation District, andthe Environmental CoordinatingCommittee (ECC), which is astakeholder group that approvesexpenditures of PacifiCorp Energyhydro project environmental

enhancement funds. The ECC willalso provide ongoing land steward-ship funding for this project. The

stewardship funds have been established to improve waterquality and native fish populations in Mink Creek.

This project perma-nently protects 25 acres

of wetlands, 250 acresof farmland, and 600

acres of open space andrangeland.

Keeping landintact is becom-ing increasingly

important inSoutheast Idahoas developmentfragments fam-ily farms and

critical wildlifehabitat.

Fencing installed to expand and protect stream corri

View of Bear River from atop the protected property

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8/12

Annual Report

Annual operatins IncmeGrants (44%) $54,564

Individuals (26%) $31,978

Services (22%) $27,951

Fundraiser (4%) $5,271

Businesses and Corporations (4%) $4,500

Annual operatins ExpensesProgram (82%) $100,941

Administration (10%) $13,164

Fundraising (8%) $9,529

Net Assets Land Preserves $821,599Dedicated Stewardship Fund* $492,810

Operations Reserve Fund $87,283

Equipment and Other $4,053

*Dedicated Stewardship Funds are secured with projectacquisitions for perpetual monitoring and management.

Cnservatin ImpactConservation Acquisitions* $4,941,472Dedicated Stewardship Fund $492,810

Operations $500,000

*Conservation acquisition values are determined by certified appraisals

and include value of all conservation donations and acquisitions.

Annual Income and Expenses have been reviewed in full and reported in a professional au-

dit by Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha for the period of March 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012.

Annual operatins Expenses

Annual operatins Incme

Services

Fundraiser

Gran

Individuals

Financial Report

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Fundraising

Administration

Program

Businesses and

Corporations


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Ensuring PerpetuityLand Trust Alliance Launching Terrafirma

he Land Trust works hard to maintain good communication with our ease-

ment landowners. We have never experienced a major violation against the

erms of any of our easements; however, the Land Trust recognizes that as

me goes by and land changes ownership, the risk for a violation increases.

his is why we are taking another step on the path to perpetuity by enrolling

n a new visionary program that will provide conservation defense insur-

nce.

The Land Trust Alliance - an umbrella partnership comprised of over,600 land trusts nationally - has formed Terrafirma. Terrafirma is an insur-

nce program owned by member land trusts that will provide all land trusts

nrolled in the program with funds sufficient to defend their conserved

nds from legal challenges.

This is the first far-reaching, national initiative to guarantee the perma-

ence of conservation efforts by organizations like SSLT. We are proud to

ave committed to Terrafirma to ensure that the beauty and vital resources

f our preserved lands live on far into the future.

Our Protected Land

CoNSERVATIoN EASEMENTS

Cove Riparian Area 2.5 acres in 2006Robert Lehman Preserve 31 acres in 2006Mink Creek Canyon Ranch 600 acres in 2007Two Creeks Ranch 100 acres in 2007Henderson Family Preserve 212 acres in 2008

Flying Elk Ranch 282 acres in 2009Harris Ranch 113 acres in 2009Upper Christensen Ranch 767 acres in 2012Lower Christensen Ranch 266 acres in 2012Soda Hills 120 acres in 2012

LAND TRUST PRESERVES

Kackley Preserve 160 acres in 2006Deep Creek Preserve 435 acres in 2010Thunder Ridge Preserve 200 acres in 2011

STEWARDSHIP REPoRTWith winter closing in, we are happy to report ththe conservation easements the Land Trust holds been monitored. Each year, we review the BasDocumentation Report (inventory of features foon the property) to evaluate changes on the land. involves walking the properties to examine changnatural and man-made features, and taking picturestablished photopoints. We keep a record of emonitoring visit to ensure we are documentingintegrity of the conservation values protected thr

the conservation easement agreementAlso, we have largely completed our annual man

ment responsibilities over the 795 acres we own inThis year, we built fences to control cattle accesnative trout streams and managed invasive weed plations on the Kackely and Deep Creek Preserves

We would like to extend a mountain of thanks to of our volunteers and Board members who have he

with the property monitoring. We hope you enjvisiting some of the land that you help to protect.

he Land Trust is grateful for our partners in the Bear RiverWatershed. With PacifiCorp Energy and the Bear River Environmental

oordinating Committee (ECC), the Land Trust has protected over600 acres in the Bear River watershed. These projects permanentlyrotect the diverse open space, including riparian woodlands alonghe Bear River, important tributaries for spawning Bonneville cut-hroat trout, and prime agricultural and ranch land.The ECC is a stakeholder group that approves expenditure of

acifiCorp Energy hydro project environmental enhancement funds.Members of the ECC include the Idaho Department of Fish and

ame, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the Unitedtates Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management,he United States Forest Service, the National Park Service, thedaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Shoshone-Bannockribes, Trout Unlimited, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, American

Whitewater, and Idaho Rivers United.We are also grateful to the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation,

which awarded the Land Trust a grant to increase awareness of vol-ntary land conservation opportunities facilitated by the Land Trust.his grant has helped the Land Trust reach out to community mem-ers along the Bear River and increase the support and awareness ofur conservation efforts throughout Southeast Idaho.

Prtecting the Bear River

Leafy Spurge is one of many invasive weeds we manage on our protected prope


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$5,000 and aboveAnonymous

Ducks Unlimited

Heart of the Rockies Initiative

Ifft Foundation Fund in the

Idaho Community Foundation

Intermountain West Joint Venture

Land Trust Alliance

Monsanto

Keith and Jan Rasmussen

The LaSalle Adams Fund

$1,000 - $4,999Anonymous

Jim Francfort

Hollis Norris Fund through the

Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts

Tim and Jessica Lindstrom

Garry and Teresa Ratzlaff

$500 - $999Bar Y Ranch

Dr. Bob and Betti BohusBob and Jude Flandro

JR Simplot Company Foundation

John and Carol Matkins

Phil and Bekki Meador

Marvin and Valerie Robertson

Scaup & Willet, LLC

Scotts Lock & Key Company

Jim and Bonnie Shaw

Mike Thomas and Alissa Salmore

Susan Thomas and John Fleming

Babette Thorpe

$250 - $499John and Kathy Albano

DL Evans

Allen and Mary Eng

Frank and Judy Harmon

Dr. June Heilman

Geoff Hogander

Jerry and Debbie Flandro

Dr. Randy and Keri Fowler

Paula Jones

LadyBird Farms

Laurel Pumphrey Voice Studio

$250 - $499 continuedElizabeth Lovell

Matt Lucia

Tom Lucia

Maryanne Madison

Joselin Matkins

Deb Mignogno

Rick Nordseth

Josh and Michelle Pak

Partner Steel Co., Inc

David and Stella SandquistMathew and Hannah Sanger

Snugfleece International

The Ravens Nest

$100 - $249Mark Andreasen

Fred Belzer and Theresa Kaufman

Lance and Karen Bethke

Bernd Beutenmuller and

Margaret Hudson

Bob Bloxham and

Kate DelateRobert Brown and

Sandra Thorne-Brown

Randy and Becky Budge

Butcher Block

Tracy and Christine Casselman

Cynthia Louise Boutique

Dr. Ed and Marsha Desano

John Evans

Dr. Michael Flandro

Tim Flandro

Robert and Sheri Frasure

Craig Groves and Victoria SaabH Hilbert

BJ and Brent Holbrook

Home Hotel & Motel

Tim Reynolds and Patricia Isaeff

ISU Outdoor Program

Jensen Hayes Architects, PA

Juniper Hills Country Club

Mike Katsilometes

Kruse Insurance Inc.

Ray Lappan and Cathy Kriloff

Joe and Kathleen Lehman

Matt Lewis

Thank you! Gifts made October 15, 2011 to October 15, 20$100 - $249 continuedPaul Link

Mama Inez

Marilynne Manguba

Jim and Sharon Manning

Bob Marcinko

Kevin Marsh and

Erika Kuhlman

Barb and Mel Nichols

Peter and Sandra McDermo

Johnny MendiveMeyers Law Office

Myers-Anderson Architects

Mark and Eva Nye

Pebble Creek Ski Area

Pocatello Co-opDale and Holly Reavis

Gene and Cherryl Rose

Dr. Kenneth Ryan

Sandpiper Restaurant

Pete and Sara Savage

Archie Service

Smith Sport OpticsMark and Beth Stenberg

Dennis Stowe and Deb Jep

Tec-Distributing of Idaho

The Alpaca Inn

Dr. Chuck Trost

Steve Walker

Kevin and Pamela Ward

Rick Williams

and Rosemary Smith

Angier Wills

Paul and Martha Wackenhu

$50 - $99Victoria Abrams

Ben and Heidi Albano

Alta Animal Hospital

Brian and Jennifer Attebery

Dale and Rhoda Azevedo

Ed and Janet Bala

Blossoms and Beans

John and Tiffany Bulger

Thomas and Nancy Burkha

Mario and Anna Chacon

Bill and Jean Davidson

h Street Bagelrypaca Inn, Theta Animal Hospital

ar Y Ranchossoms and Beansutcher Blockynthia Louise Boutiqueempsey Ridge Golf CourseL Evans Bankr. Michael Flandrosh off the Old Block

oldsmith, Theanson Supplyealth Yourselfenrys Hair Designome HotelU Outdoor Programnsen Hayes Architects, PASimplot Company Foundation

niper Hills Country Clubruse Insurance IncZBQ 93.7 and KORR 104dyBird Farmsurel Pumphrey Voice Studio

va Hot Springs Foundationva Java Coffee Shackva Zip Lineama Inezassage Therapy Clinic, Theeyers Law Officeyers-Anderson Architectsorth Wind Inc.aperwork Place, Theartner Steel Company Incebble Creek Ski Areahil and Bekki Meadorhil Meador Toyotanehurst Nursery & Floralocatello Co-opocatello Parks and Recreationorters Office Productso Builders

avens Nest, Theandpiper Restaurantotts Lock & Key Companyotts Ski and Sports

mith Sport Opticsnugfleece Internationalec-Distributing Of Idaho

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$50 - $99 continuedDempsey Ridge Golf Course

John Dixon and Melissa Ely

John Dudunake

Wylie and Niccole Fuhriman

Richard and Peggy Garvin

Sallee Gasser

Daniel and Melissa Green

Pauline Havens

Health Yourself

Mike and Dorinda HeberleinJohn and Lorie Kalivas

Lynn and Tammy Kendell

Steven and Leeann Kenison

Dr. Robert and Pamela Kennedy

Tom and Lucinda Klein

Jim Lance

Lava Hot Springs Foundation

Lava Zip Line

Michael and Dorothy Lower

Matt Macmillan

Dave and Pam Maguire

Jane MatkinsWillis and Mary McAleese

David and Sheila Mills

Greg Mladenka

John and Kathleen Mooney

Ruth Moorhead

Clifford and Kathleen Olsen

Dana Olson

David and Janet Pacioretty

Porters Office Products

Jon Miller and Laurel Pumphrey

Jerry and Wendy Ransbottom

Muriel RobertsDavid and Karrie Schmidt

Darrell and Barbara Scott

John and Betty Sigler

Bud and Ann Smalley

Jay Sperry

Peggy Stolworthy and Family

Stan and Florene Thyberg

Coby and Linda Tigert

Lindell Turner and Kim Shirley

The Massage Therapy Clinic

Pocatello Unitarian

Universalist Fellowship

Every effort has been made toensure accurate representation of

contributions. If you nd an error,please let us know.

$50 - $99 continuedUnited Way of Southeast Idaho

Peter and Marla Vik

up to $495th Street Bagelry

Polly Averette

Terry and Kathryn Brower

Star Coulbrooke and

Mitch Butterfield

Elizabeth ConradTravis Dubois

Ralph and Rosemarie Eidemiller

Pete and Cathy Frischmann

Mark Gamblin and Susan Ortega

Hanson Supply

Pat Harris

Priscilla Hearst

Henrys Hair Design

Dr. Karl and Ardys Holte

Melinda Jahsman

Virginia Kelly

Lava Java Coffee ShackJody Lewis

Ralph and Jackie Maughan

Robert Myers

Barbara North

Douglas Nilson

Pocatello Parks and Recreation

Katie Paris

Tracy Payne

Pines Bar

Pinehurst Nursery & Floral

Dexter and Verna Pitman

Lee Purser

Kayo Robertson

Donna Rojer

Matthew Ross

Dick and Donna Sagness

Norman Showalter

Susan Skinner

Guy and Doreen Smith

Scott Stone and Deb Graves

The Goldsmith

Judy Wabrek

The Land Trust is grateul r the special grup

cnservatin supprters wh have made a lasting mitment t Sutheast Idah thrugh a variety e

planning tls, such as bequests in a will r trust

designatins, r gits lie insurance. We are prurecgnize this prund cntributin t the utu

land cnservatin in ur belved regin.

I yu wish t name Sagebrush Steppe Land Truyur will r estate plan, designate: Sagebrush St

Land Trust, a nnprit crpratin, rganized

existing under the laws the State Idah, principal business mailing address P.o. Bx

Pcatell, ID, 83204. our tax identiicatin numbe

82-6092501.Please cntact us i yu have already named u

yur will, r wuld like t jin this special gru

cntributrs s we may thank yu in yur lietimyu wish, yur git may remain annymus. The

Trust is happy t assist yu with a plan that meets

gals.

Leave a Lasting Legacy

T sustain ur peratins and keep grwing, we c

t ur members and dnrs twice a year. In the mer, we cunt n annual membership cntributin

keep us in the ield meeting with landwners, mana

ur prtected lands, and develping partnerships.At the years end, we ask ur cmmunity t inve

ur uture. Yur generus year-end gits help us

r the next year. We are excited t keep grwingexpanding ur impact acrss Sutheast Idah, and

cntributins make it pssible. Thank yu in adv

r cnsidering Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust. Werward t serving yu, yur amily, and yur ri

and neighbrs r years t cme.

Annual Gits Keep us Grwin

Bring yur Expertise

t the Table!

Are yu interested in having a larger rle in the

Trust? Cnsider jining ne the cmmittees

drives the decisin-making prcess in ur rganiza

Lking rward, ur grwth will be enhanced by

incredible experience cmmittee members bring t

rganizatin.


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NON-PROFIT ORg

U.S. POSTAgE

PAID

PERMIT NO. 51

POcATEllO, ID

Acres Permanently Protected With Your Support: 3,2

PO Box 1404, Pocatello ID 83204

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LAND TRUST

Al li t b hl dt t i it d t h

IN THIS ISSUE:Who We Are

...Page 2Get Involved

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Annual Financial Re...Page 8

Partners Update...Page 6

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