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Celebrating 30 Years of
Connecting Wild Spaces + Creating Happy Places

This June, the Wood River Land Trust embarks on a celebration of 30

years of dedicated conservation and community building in the Wood River Valley. Under the theme “30 Years of Connecting Wild Spaces + Creating Happy Places,” the yearlong celebration will highlight the significant efforts made possible by the action and support of our local community.

This June, the Wood River Land Trust embarks on a celebration of 30

years of dedicated conservation and community building in the Wood River Valley. Under the theme “30 Years of Connecting Wild Spaces + Creating Happy Places,” the yearlong celebration will highlight the significant efforts made possible by the action and support of our local community.

 

Founded by a small group of concerned citizens in 1994, the Wood River Land Trust has been instrumental in shaping the landscape and ethos of the Wood River Valley. Together with the support of the community, the Land Trust has created and opened 16 public nature preserves that provide the backdrop for our daily lives; protected almost 28,000 acres of wildlife habitat and working lands; restored over 19 miles of rivers and streams; and fostered a love for nature to ensure these places are cherished for generations. “This anniversary is a reflection of all that we’ve been able to accomplish with the help of our community,” says Amy Trujillo, Executive Director of the Land Trust, “and also a recognition of the work still to be done and our continued commitment to protecting the wild spaces and happy places important to our community.

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JOIN US AS A SPONSOR!

As a sponsor of our 30th Anniversary Year, you'll have the opportunity to align your brand with a cause that resonates deeply with our community. Your support will not only help us continue our vital conservation efforts but also position your business as a champion of environmental stewardship and community engagement.

We invite you to connect with us and explore the various sponsorship opportunities available. Together, let's celebrate 30 years of Connecting Wild Spaces + Creating Happy Places and embark on a journey towards a more sustainable and interconnected future.

Past Board Members & Accomplishments

1990's Board Members

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  • Brett Bashaw

  • Peter J. Becker

  • Carol Brown

  • Robbie Cowan

  • Pamela C Feld

  • Julie Gallagher

  • Kelly J. Glenn

  • Molly Goodyear

  • Butch Harper

  • Lisa Horowitz

  • Wendy Hosman

  • Christine Potters

  • Paul Potters

  • Kent Pressman

  • Larry Schoen

  • Shelly Walker Shoemaker

  • Alex Sundali

  • Bruce Tidwell

  • Henry Whiting

  • Macauley Whiting Sr.

1990's Board Accomplishments

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  • Incorporated with the State of Idaho

  • Acquired Lake Creek Preserve

  • Acquired Boxcar Bend Preserve

  • Hired executive Director, Scott Boettger

2000's Board Members

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  • Gerald Bashaw

  • Tom Bentley

  • Bill Burham

  • Ed Cutter

  • Jan Edelstein

  • John Flattery

  • Janis Fulton

  • Robin Gardwood

  • Clark Gerhardt

  • Jennifer Halverson

  • Trent Jones

  • Heather Gage King

  • Trish Klahr

  • Jack Kueneman

  • Bill Lehman

  • Jim Marron

  • Liz Mitchell

  • John Stevenson

  • Steven Strandberg

  • Joan Swift

  • Thomas Swift

  • Chris Thompson

  • Barbara Thrasher

  • Pamela Tucker

  • Doris Fosier Tunney

  • Liz Warrick

2000's Board Accomplishments

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  • Open Space Levy

  • Howard Preserve Land Purchase

  • Conservation Easements Totalling 1730 Acres

  • Preserves Acquired:  Independence Creek, Lake Creek, Peach Creek, Neher, Blue Grouse, Church Farm, Cowcatcher Ridge, Draper Wood River, Porcupine Creek

2010's Board Members

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  • David Anderson

  • Barry Bunshoft

  • Judy Cahill

  • Richard Carr

  • Rick Davis

  • John French

  • Kethi A. Levison

  • Jane Mason

  • Sarah Michael

  • Nick Miller

  • Robert Ordal

  • Rebecca Patton

  • David Perkins

  • Connie Price

  • Wolf Riehle

  • Dan Smith

  • Megan Stevenson

  • Gayle Stevenson

  • Rick Webking

  • Roland Wolfram

  • David Woodward

2010's Board Accomplishments

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  • Bow Bridge @ Draper Wood River Preserve

  • Rinker Rock Creek Ranch

  • Warm Springs Creek Conservation Easement

  • Colorado Gulch Property Purchase

  • Preserves Acquired:  East Fork, Valley Creek, Colorado Gulch, Colorado Gulch Bench, Vorberg Gulch, Gateway Ranch

2020's Board Members

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  • Mary Bachman

  • James Barnes

  • Kathleen Bean

  • Victor Bernstein

  • Daren de Saint Phalle

  • Elise G.B Lufkin Jr.

  • Sue Orb

  • Jeff Seely

  • Jim Speck 

  • Mark Ullman

  • Jeff Johnson

2020's Board Accomplishments

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  • Bullion St Property Acquisition

  • National Land Trust Excellence Award

  • Federal Grant Awarded For Warm Springs Creek Restoration

  •  Expansion Colorado Gulch Preserve (Grassi)

  • Preserves Acquired:  Simons/Bauer, Queens Crown

Featured Events

The Wood River Land Trust invites the community to celebrate this shared commitment throughout the year at events sponsored in part by local businesses and organizations, that encapsulate the spirit of community connectivity that the Land Trust values. Some of these summer events include:

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Press Release: Join Us in Celebrating 30 Years of Community and Conservation

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