8/12/2019 Autumn 2013 Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

1/6

Autumn 2

REDWOOD COAST LAND CONSERVANCY

Dedicated to protection of open spaces and natural resources from the Navarro to the Russian riv

P.O. Box 1511, Gualala, CA 95445-1511 (707) 884-4426 email: rclc@rclc.org website: www.rclc.org

RCLC & Friends Celebrate the

Gualala Bluff Trail

On July 12th, more than 70 of RCLCs Volunteers, Friends and Supportersjoined the RCLC Board of Directors to celebrate completion of the Gualala BluffTrail. The fog lifted, the wind died down and the sun shone for a few hourswhile those gathered talked about the trail and walked the length of the quarter

mile pedestrian way along the bluff in downtown Gualala.Following the ribbon-cutting,all were invited to partake in funfood and drink offerings by localeating establishments includingSurf Market BBQ, Pazzo MarcoCreamerys Gelato & Sorbetto;Shoreline Restaurant and Trinks Caf.

The crowd included staff from our project partners California CoasCommission and State Coastal Conservancy; Mendocino County SupDan Hamburg and staff; representatives for State Assembly Member

Wes Chesbro, Senator Noreen Evans and Congressman Jared HuffmaLandowners represented by John Bower & Family, Surf Motel staff anMarket staff. We collectively gave a big round of applause to the manmany volunteers who sweated and toiled with RCLC over the 12+ yeaof this project. It is truly a labor of love!

Mary Sue Ittner cuts ribbon held by Ray Ja& Bob Rutemoeller;photo by Frank Bell

Mary Sue Ittner;photo by Sus Susalla

Susan Moon (L) & Julie Verran (R) with Cal Coastal Commission folks;photo by Bob Rutemoeller

Robert Juengling joins in;photo by Harry Lutz

8/12/2019 Autumn 2013 Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

2/6

Lin

Redwood CoastLand Conservancy

Local residents devote their time andexpertise to help RCLC protect our coast.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Bill WiemeyerVice President: Rob AlcottSecretary: Lois Lutz

Treasurer: Bob Rutemoeller

Directors: Bill Clement, Susan Moon,Laurie Mueller, Charlie Murphy, Nancy Trissel

ADVISORSLeslie Dahlhoff, Frank Drouillard,

Lori Hubbart, Mary Sue Ittner, Ray Jackman,Robert Juengling, Cindy Kennedy, Mike Lane,

Irene Leidner, Fred McElroy, Louisa Morris,David Scholz, Harmony Susalla.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORLinda Bell

PROJECT MANAGERSHearn Gulch:David Scholz

Gualala Bluff Trail:Linda BellCooks Beach/Bonham Trail: Irene Leidner

Newsletter Editor:Linda BellGraphic Design:P.T. Nunn

Website Editor:Dave Jordan

MISSION

Redwood Coast Land Conservancy works to:

preserve for future generations the naturalenvironment and sustainable land use ofcoastal watersheds from the Navarro to theRussian rivers

provide public access to scenic land educate the public regarding the value of our

natural heritage.

We envision a protected and restored coast, from theNavarro to the Russian rivers, preserved for publicenjoyment and appreciation of its natural beauty,abundant diversity of wildlife, and rich cultural

history.

RCLC is a member of the National Land TrustAlliance, California Council of Land Trusts,

California Northern Region Land Trust Council

and the Redwood Coast Chamber of Commerce.

From OurExecutive Director

As we complete the Gualala BluffTrail and other major projects,RCLC is entering a new era.Although we are quietly layingthe groundwork for some newprojects, we dont currently haveany big sexy projects underway.As a result, our charitable supporthas dropped considerably fromthe 2008, 09 and 2010 levelswhen our annual giving was reallystrong.

Continuing support from our members has made completion these projects possible. We will still need your ongoing supporwe continue our work on habitat conservation and building ntrail segments and as we perform the preliminary work on surv

and permits for projects in the pipeline before they ever get tbig, sexy stage.

At the same time, funding prospects for new projects from theState Coastal Conservancy and the Land and Water Fund havebeen waning in an era of budget-tightening. Coupled with thedownturn in member and contributor support, it is a real chalfor RCLC to imagine what our next big project would look likwithout thinking creatively.

RCLC hasnt changed dramatically, but the climate in which wdo business has changed a great deal. As state and federal funcontinue to diminish, land trusts across the country are strugg

with sustainability and are looking for creative ways to leveragtheir project funds.

Here along the Mendonoma Coast, well have to look for greacollaborative efforts with our neighbor land trusts and agencieto the north and south. This year, RCLC plans to partner withand support Mendocino Land Trust to strengthen Coastal AccProgram acquisitions already in the works. We have an excellerating of success with the California Coastal Commission andState Coastal Conservancy for our stewardship of coastal landsand for building segments of the California Coastal Trail. Wethink the quest for grant funding will be strengthened by duracollaborations with projects like MLTs and the Bureau of Lan

Managements California Coastal National Monument expans

Weve always done more with less. Its time to get back to the of local charitable support that RCLC has been known for andallowed us to boldly accept the difficult, pioneering-type projethat others have turned down because they were too hard.

Please consider a contribution to RCLC as a vote of confidencour efforts. Its all good work and we just need to be able to suit.

8/12/2019 Autumn 2013 Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

3/6

RCLC & Friends Celebrate

the Gualala Bluff Trail

CLC loves Pazzo Marco Creamery;photo by Bob Rutemoeller

Young Eddie Bower watches from the rock; photo by Frank B

hn & Cecelia Moelter enjoy GBT;photo by Frank Bell

Seated on rock (L-R): Dorothy Scherer next to the late Bea Aker, be greatly missed by all. Standing at Right: Betty Athens, Ray Comphoto by Sus Susalla

8/12/2019 Autumn 2013 Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

4/6

Your IRA Can Help Preserve Our Coastal Lands

IRA Donations to RCLC may help reduce your taxes for 2013. If youreleast 70 years old, you can help protect coastal land and public accessand reduce your taxable income for 2013. Two friends of RCLC have asent IRA distributions to us this year.

Legislation allows you to make tax-free charitable gifts from your IRA. Gup to $100,000 from either traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs are exclude

your taxable income and can be used to satisfy your minimum distributrequirement for 2013.

How do you make an IRA charitable rollover? Simply contact your IRAprovider to make your gift. You may need to provide them with our Taxnumber, which is: 68-0287719.

Please also consider naming Redwood Coast Land Conservancy a benefifor part or all of your IRA or other retirement account or for your lifeinsurance or annuity. It is a tax-efficient way of helping your local land make a difference for our community. Please let us know if you have dThanks for your consideration and help.

TERRAFIRMA

RCLC has joined a one-of-a-kind liability insurance

company created by the national Land Trust Alliance calledTerrafirma Risk Retention Group LLC to defend propertiesconserved by small community land trusts across the countryfrom expensive, frivolous lawsuits. Terrafirmas business islimited to insuring its land trust members against the liabilityof litigation necessary to protect their conserved lands fromthreats such as trespassing, vandalism and adverse claimsfor damages by developers and others. Terrafirma differsfrom other insurance in that it covers all legal related feesfor both enforcement and defense and includes mediation,negotiation and court fees.

RCLC joins more than 420 land trusts in this risk retention

pool to protect land trusts that cant afford to self-insurethemselves individually. Nearly 60% of land trusts across thecountry are staffed by one person or all volunteer operations.The average value of a single conservation easement is$450,000. The most expensive land trust litigation todate cost more than $1.5 million and others have cost over$250,000 far exceeding the reserves of most land trusts.IRS rules currently allow that a land trust could lose its taxstatus or ability to accept future donations if it does notmaintain sufficient resources to defend or monitor easements.

The Board of Directors has chosen to insure each of RCLCspublic access/trail easements, fee owned properties (like

Hearn Gulch) and conservation easements. The average

annual premium per easement is $60 for an annual cost$715 in 2013. RCLC was eligible for significant premidiscounts due to proof of good management practices. participating land trust must also validate additional genliability insurance and coverage for directors and officerbe eligible for Terrafirmas specific protection.

If you would like to donate to RCLCs defense fund, anhelp us defray costs of insuring our easement protectionin perpetuity, please contact Treasurer Bob RutemoellerExecutive Director Linda Bell at (707) 884-4426 or mayour donation for Defense Fund. For more informatiabout Terrafirma, details can be reviewed at www.terrafiorg .

For details of the efforts of The Land Trust Alliance inworking to ensure the permanence of conservation in thof continuing threats visitwww.lta.org/policy.

FINALLY Some good news from thelegislative front! Congressman Mike Tompsoinforms us of eorts to boost charitable givinglimits (see the full text of Mike Tompsons Ju

23rd message entitled Conservation EasemenIncentive Act reprinted on our websitewww.rclc.orgunder News and Newsletters.

The transfer must be made directly from the IRA to RedwoodCoast Land Conservancy, or another qualified charity, and mustfor an outright gift.

There is no income tax deduction, the amount is simply not reas income.

8/12/2019 Autumn 2013 Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

5/6

RCLC Environmental Awain Art In the Redwoods

Memorial andCommemorative Gifts

Gifts to RCLC in memory of friends, family membersand colleagues or to honor significant events in peopleslives provide a wonderful legacy for those who wish to

preserve the beauty of our natural environment

In Memory of:Ray and Florence Van de Water

Ken & Marian BrownRichard & Roberta Van de Water

Elaine Z LeggettCarol & Jerry Lucey

Barbara Bass EvansSusan Moon

Dave WhiteBill & Betty Burns

Eric BradfordElizabeth Bradford

Ele & Don McDonaldJerry & Carol Lucey

Duane GordonKathi Gordon

In Honor of:Gualala Bluff Trail Volunteers

Mary Sue Ittner

Trudy ArmerSus & Harmony Susalla

Jane & Wayne NovakYvonne Novak & Aaron Weindling

Mary Sue IttnerDenny Gold

FoxieHarmony & Sus Susalla

Tern & Auke KaplanSteve & Anita Kaplan

Jane & Wayne NovakYvonne Novak & Aaron Weindling

Mary Sue & BobBob & Linda Ittner

RCLC wishes to thank the following peopleand organizations for their contributions.

Gifts from July 2012 to August 201

Rob & Craven AlcottLucienne & David AllenGeorge & Kathie AndersonWard & Betsy AndersonArkin Tilt ArchitectsTrudy Armer

Betty AthensRichard & Marilynn BalchLinda & Frank BellRobert & Judith BiehlerMax BollockIris BorgCharles BourilDave & Diana BowerElizabeth BradfordLinda & Steve BrodieMarian & Ken BrownSteve & Gayle BruglerBill & Betty BurnsJill ButlerBrad & Linda ClaytonBill ClementBob & Phyllis Clement

Alan & Janet ColemanAnn & Bob CormackDr. Allen B. CoxRamona & Bill CrooksAnnette DarocziWilliam & Patricia DenevanJanis DolphinDavid & Kristine DonadioJeffrey DuckhamCarl & Roberta DudaRob Elder & Jacquelynn BaasDale Elliott & Christine MengarelliJay FaulknerJim FinnGareth FongBarbara Gomes

Kathleen GordonAlan & Cassy GrossmanPat & George HaasMarghi HagenBill & Sue HaldermanRichard HalleyGail & Dave HamiltonDoug Hammerstrom & DianeHarris

Pete & Harriet HanauerRuth & Leonard HayflickFrank & Loretta HealyAnne HendricksBryant & Diane HichwaRose Hirscher

Joan & Tim Hoffman BalambaoElectronic Service

Gale HooperJohn & Katy HornEd & Faye HubertMary & Dard HunterFred IlfeldBill & Mary InouyeMary Sue Ittner & BobRutemoellerJeanne & Richard JacksonDave Jordan & PT NunnLinda Kennedy & Andy LangRobert KirkwoodRichard & Judy KnarrMirka Knaster & Larry Jacobs

Linda & Jack KnebelRobin Kojima & Teresa RenakerMichael KreylingMike & Donna LaneBob & Sue LeaseIrene Leidner & Bill DavyJack & Paige LikinsAlex & Anne LongIris Lorenz-FifeCarol & Jerry LuceyAlyssa Lutz & Mark ThomasLois & Harry LutzLucie MarshallPatty & Peter MattsonLinda McDonaldFred & Janet McElroy

Marcia MetcalfeSusan MoonBryan MorseLaurie & Leigh MuellerCharlie Murphy & KathleenSandidgeKathleen NangleYvonne Novak & Aaron WeindlingJim & Marcia Nybakken

Jack ORourkeDavid & Evelyn OsteraasJake & Nicole OursTony & Linda PerezJohn & Jackie PetersenChris Poehlmann & Janic

Dot PorterChuck & Kati QuibellRoberta RamsRobert RasmussenBruce & Nan ReitzMary RhyneBarbara & David RiceMassomeh RobertsMary & Donald RozenbeDorothy & Dick SchererKathryn Schubeck & MonRobinsonWilliam & Anne SchwarzBarbara (Sandy) ScottJane Seck & Jim OrenbergSusan & Larry SeymourDoug and Jane Simmonds

State Coastal ConservancyJames & Bridget StrachanJanann StrandJim & Mary SuhrRoberta SundstromHarmony & Sus SusallaNell SusallaBeverley ThompsonKenneth ThompsonThursday RamblersArthur & Bonnie ToyKaren TracyNancy & Richard TrisselMartha (Dibby) TylerFrancesca & Herb TyrnauRichard & Roberta Van de

RC & Tina VasavadaVillage Cobblery - DennisBill & Sandy WiemeyerGary N. WilsonClay & Laura YalePasteur & Theresa YuenNorman Zucker

Each year, RCLC presentsan Environmental Awardfor a work entered inthe Art In the RedwoodsFestival that captures thebeauty and spirit of ourlocal natural environment.This summer the award

was presented to ScottChieffoof Gualala forhis photo of BowlingBall Beach entitled The

Alleys. This photo also

captured 2nd Place for theColor Photography Award

Photographer Scott Chieffo

8/12/2019 Autumn 2013 Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

6/6

Return Service Requested

Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.

P.O. Box 1511, Gualala, CA 95445-1511(707) 884-4426 email: rclc@rclc.org

website: www.rclc.org

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

GUALALA, CA 95445

PERMIT NO. 60

REDWOOD COAST

LAND CONSERVANCY

Like us on Facebook!

C

Please share your emailaddress with us!

We wont share it withothers this will updateour internal database forcommunications with YOU.

As an environmentalorganization, we want toreduce direct mail and paperwaste as much as possible.We will continue to shareour newsletter by direct maila couple times each year.

Send us an email atrclc@rclc.orgwith theemail address you preferand the names attached tothat email. If your mailingaddress and phone havechanged, please send thatalong as well.

Checkoutth

e

NEWLOOKforo

urwebsite:

www.rclc.org

Manythanks

toournew

webmaster,D

aveJordan.