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ISSUE 1

The Friends mission is to protect, preserve and restore the wilderness character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
and the Quetico-Superior Ecosystem. The organization was founded in 1976.

Friends Analysis Finds BWCAW Drives Significant

Economic Impact in Northern Minnesota
It has long been believed that sustainable over time due to
Boundary Waters
the Boundary Waters Canoe Canoe Area Wilderness the low-impact they have on
Area Wilderness is a significant the BWCAW ecosystem.
contributor to the economies In this report, Dr. Hjerpe
of neighboring communities. states that, The BWCAW is a
Until now, we as a state have unique Wilderness ecosystem
lacked solid, scientific data to that attracts thousands of
support those assumptions be- outdoor recreationists and
cause the economic impact brings substantial money into
BWCAW visitors have on the rural economies. This study
neighboring communities has illustrates that Wilderness
never really been formally stud- visitation can be an essential
ied. In fact, the most recent component of regional eco-
economic impact analysis of nomic development, one
any Wilderness area in the that preserves the very
country was completed over Location of surveyed BWCAW visitors. Map courtesy of Conservation Economics Institute. resource that provides for
two decades ago. For years, conservationists interested in preserving sustainable streams of income in the region.
the BWCAW have wanted to understand its economic impact and begin Dr. Hjerpe used specific parameters to draw precise conclusions on
putting it into measurable terms that could be used for landscape the exact impact out-of-region visitors have on the rural, neighboring
management and policy making purposes. communities. Findings were extrapolated from data collected from May
The Friends, in partnership with Dr. Evan Hjerpe of Conservation to September 2016 from summer quota BWCAW permit holders. Over
Economics Institute, recently announced the findings of the first-ever a dozen local outfitters and permit issuers collaborated to distribute
regional economic impact study on the BWCAW. The study, conducted the surveys. It is important to note that in order to properly quantify
last year, found that out-of-region visitors spent $57 million in Cook, visitor impact, the scope needed to be narrow. The study does not
Lake, and St. Louis county during the 2016 summer permit season. include economic impacts from winter visitors, spending from
In addition, this spending led to the creation of nearly 1,000 jobs and residents, or market impacts related to BWCAW art sales, amenity
an overall economic output of $77 million in one summer season migration effects, or property value.
scientifically supporting the assumption that the BWCAW is critical Even though this is a historic study, and one we hope will be used
to the economic health of Northeastern Minnesota. as a model for wilderness areas throughout the nation, the Friends sees
Visitor spending in BWCAW neighboring communities also this analysis as a starting point - the first concentric circle of study of
extends far beyond basic expenditures. The total economic output the economic value the Boundary Waters creates. Future studies can
of $77 million generated approximately $14.4 million in local, state, include the above factors plus elements like ecosystem services and
and federal taxes. These taxes funnel back into Cook, Lake, and St. even more intrinsic values. Piecing together and articulating the full
Louis counties for community needs such as road improvement and picture of the value Wilderness brings to nearby communities and the
emergency services. state of Minnesota builds leverage for conservation long term. !
Another key finding was the BWCAWs impact on jobs in the local
communities. Nearly 1,000 full and part time jobs are created because The full study is available for download at:
of this visitor spending. These jobs span 127 regional industries and http://bit.ly/BWCAcreatesjobs
provide more than $25 million in income. Some of the industries You can also view an infographic summary by visiting:
affected most by visitors are in hospitality, retail, and government http://bit.ly/BWCAInfographic
employment opportunities that are considered stable and

Masthead photo: JimBrandenburg.com ! Printed on paper using 100% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine free.
 Our Wild Minnesota Neighbors:
The Trailhead
Meet the Winter Wren
There are many moving parts to Perhaps you met the
the sulfide mining issue at the Winter Wren the way I
moment. Both PolyMet and Twin did - roused early from
Metals proposals are dynamic my sleeping bag deep
and, though they are in different within the Boundary Wa-
stages of the development ters Wilderness. While
process, both have opportunities everyone else snored
where our voices need to be on, I was lured into the
heard. Friends believes both woods, searching for a
PolyMet and Twin Metals would glimpse of whatever was
irrevocably pollute BWCA Wilder- capable of making that
ness waterways and change the Winter Wren Photo by: Paul Stein, PaulSteinJC on Flickr sound. Cornells Lab of
wild character of the region. We Executive Director, Paul Danicic Ornithology describes it as incomparably energetic in voice. I say
continue to be actively engaged in preventing both proposals from more like a record player on high speed that cant stop. Eventually,
coming to fruition. standing in the forest in my pajamas, I caught sight of the singer and
PolyMet is currently in the permitting phase after its Environmental thought, Of course! A wren. While wrens are known to be a talkative
Impact Statement (EIS) was deemed adequate - meaning it studied what group, few are quite so much as the Winter Wren.
it was supposed to study. Friends made a strong and vocal argument Northern Minnesota and the Boundary Waters Wilderness are part
that the EIS process did not properly frame the question of whether this of this species breeding range. Climate change, however, may alter
was a good thing for our state or not. PolyMet is now applying for permits that. The National Audubon Societys climate models project an 85%
but will also need to negotiate a financial assurance deal, suitable to them, loss of current summer range by 2080, pushing this species further
with the state of Minnesota in order to proceed. In essence, financial into Canada. !
assurance for PolyMet is the damage deposit for a very poor tenant. The
worst tenant. In addition to working in the permitting and legal arena, To hear the song of the Winter Wren, visit; http://bit.ly/WinterWren
Friends is continuing to push for the highest possible financial assurance
from PolyMet - not in the usual corporate guarantee mechanisms but in
cold, hard cash firmly committed to the state. Conservation Fellows Partnership
Minnesota Governor Dayton, shortly after witnessing the gaps in
the PolyMet EIS process, moved to prevent Twin Metals from exploring Program Update
for minerals on state lands near the BWCAW. However, proponents of In January, Conservation
the Twin Metals project have been emboldened by the new federal Fellows Sofia, Nicholas,
administration and Minnesota legislature. There is a sincere and Eva, and Melissa joined
coordinated effort to reverse the Department of Interior and USFS Friends staff and mem-
mineral withdrawal that is moving forward. bers for our annual Win-
There has rarely been a more important time to speak loudly for ter Weekend at YMCA
the wilderness and make your voice heard. One way you can take Camp Menogyn on the
action is to call your MN state representative and tell them you dont Gunflint Trail. Over the
want these mines polluting our waters. If you live outside of Minnesota, weekend, the Fellows
tell your representatives not to approve environmental rollbacks for hiked, skied, and took a
Conservation Fellows Nicholas Nicome, plunge in the frozen lake.
public lands and make them aware of the threat to the BWCAW. As the Sofia Lent, Eva Garcia and Melissa Garcia
most popular national wilderness area, it is everyones concern. They also got the chance
with Friends staff member, Betsy Daub at to hear a presentation
In addition, the comment period for the Twin Metals mineral YMCA Camp Menogyn.
withdrawal runs until August 17, 2017. Be sure to comment in one of on moose population
the following ways: decline and research from Grand Portage Band biologist Seth Moore.
In the coming months, the students are working on independent
Mail: Deputy State Director of Geospatial Services projects that include a musical piece interpreting the sights and
Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States Office sounds of the BWCAW, a presentation on the impacts of air pollution,
20 M Street SE., Suite 950, and video interviews exploring racially and culturally diverse experi-
Washington, DC 20003 ences in nature. The Fellows also meet with individuals working in
Fax: 202-912-7710 conservation in multiple ways, including scientists, outdoor-related
Online: Visit our website for a link or go directly to: businesses, and writers. Their mural about the impacts of sulfide
http://bit.ly/BWCAWildForever mining is rotating between their four Twin Cities area high schools.
The Conservation Fellows program is a 10-month partnership
We wouldnt have come this far in protecting the BWCAW without between a cohort of high school students of color and the Friends,
your committed engagement and financial support. Thank you for providing an advocacy mentorship experience and opportunities
allowing us to continue this important work. Well need you in the to share diverse perspectives about the environment. Friends is
months ahead. Please be sure to keep in touch! ! recruiting for next years cohort.!

For more information, contact Betsy Daub at:

betsy@friends-bwca.org

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2016 Accomplishments Audited Statement 2016

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
Over the past year, the Friends has demonstrated strategic,
Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
compelling advocacy and creative outreach that inspires people
Action Network
to preserve the wild character of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
Fiscal Year 2016 October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
and surrounding Quetico-Superior ecosystem.
Support and Revenue
We advance innovative environmental solutions that make
Contributions and Grants $708,714
good common and economic sense. Despite strong political
Contributions and Grants - Temp Restricted 61,500
opposition, we make strides with key leaders and we bring
Investment and Other Income (Loss) 33,013
together the right people and partners to make a real difference
Total Support and Revenue $803,227
for the wilderness and create a better long-term environment for
Expense
its preservation.
Program Services - 85% 783,888
ADVOCACY Protecting wilderness character Management & General - 8% 63,498
and preventing sulfide mining from ever happening Fundraising - 7% 37,213
Total Expense $884,599
in the wilderness watershed
n Program Services - 85%
Submitted evidence-based, technical comments on n Management & General - 8%
proposed sulfide mining projects, (1) encouraging the Forest n Fundraising - 7%
Service to deny Twin Metals mineral lease renewal, and
(2) requesting that the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Program Services
Management conduct a thorough, 2-year environmental Advocacy - 67% 526,720
review of sulfide mining risks near the BWCAW. Education - 18% 143,976
Supported a 20-year withdrawal of mineral rights by the Science/Conservation - 11% 85,392
US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management for 234,000 Building Wilderness Advocates - 4% 27,800
acres just south of the BWCAW ensuring that no new mineral Total Program Services $783,888
exploration or mine development could happen in the area.
n Advocacy - 67%
Created the Downstream Team a group of citizens from n Education - 18%
varied backgrounds interested in advocating for the BWCAW and n Science/Conservation - 11%
n Building Wilderness Advocates - 4%
Quetico-Superior region at the MN State Capitol worked to
restore the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens Board,
Total Assets September 30, 2016 $1,257,044
secure funding for rural Broadband access, and defend against
Total Liabilities September 30, 2016 $85,710
pro-mining interests that threaten the BWCAW.
An audited statement is available upon request.
Provided substantive comments on proposed US Forest
Service timber management projects near the BWCAW,
resulting in revisions to the projects that will preserve the wild color students have met with legislators, scientists, nature
character of lands surrounding the BWCAW. photographers, and others working in conservation, created a
Provided a strong staff presence for conservation in mobile mural about sulfide mining impacts on clean water, and
northern Minnesota by assisting in the formation of the Down- developed independent projects for more in-depth study.
stream Business Coalition (DBC), BuyDownstream grassroots Coordinated the first-ever Science Symposium with the
organizing efforts, and Duluth for Clean Water citizen group. Heart of the Continent Partnership that included presenta-
Participated in citizen activism as a part of the City of tions on research from social, cultural, and natural sciences.
Duluths St. Louis River Corridor Initiative, and Western
Waterfront Trail Advisory group, the North Shore Climate EDUCATION /OUTREACH Building the next
Readiness community dialogue, and the East Range Citizens generation of stewards and advocates
Advisory Panel on the Range.
Sponsored 42 urban youth for weeklong BWCAW canoe
SCIENCE /CONSERVATION Restoring wilderness trips teaching environmental stewardship, wilderness values,
and leadership skills in collaboration with YMCA Camp
character and ensuring that management decisions
Menogyn on the Gunflint Trail.
are made using sound science Hosted 5 undergraduate and graduate interns who
Coordinated 58 wilderness volunteers through the worked on detailed advocacy and outreach projects with the
Superior Wilderness Volunteer Connection program, Friends, offering the Friends an opportunity to help train young
for a cumulative total of 689 days in the field program works wilderness advocates through on-the-ground experience.
to maintain and improve campsites, portage trails, and other Hosted 3 Macalester College Fellows who explored
recreation resources in the BWCAW. innovative and practical strategies to broaden discussions around
Initiated a communications campaign about climate sustainable economic development for local communities
change and its impacts on the BWCAW and northern surrounding the BWCAW that support the health and longevity
Minnesota, helping the public understand current analysis of both the wilderness and its neighbors.
of the effects of climate change and actions that humans Sponsored the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Duluth and
can take to mitigate it. Minneapolis, engaging new audiences to inspire
Launched the Conservation Fellowship Partnership adventure and serve as a catalyst to take action and protect
Program with the first cohort of high school students of wild landscapes like the BWCAW. !

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2016 Donors to the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness

We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals, businesses and foundations which made gifts to the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016
Richard Farrar Nicholas and Liz Banovetz Joyce Edstrom
Renee Feathers Joel Bartlett Bruce Edwards
Continuing Sigurd Olsons Legacy Minnesota Valley Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship
Jason Bartylla
Ralph and Katherine
Linda Eichstadt
Amanda Ellerton
James Fisch Baumgartner Clayton Francis and Ann Ellis
Sigurd Olson Circle Michael Fitzgibbons Jason Beach Dave and Joan Ellison
Lisa and Mark Fitzpatrick Tanis Beadle Carol and Mark Engebretson
A program for donors who give $1,000 or Carol and Mike Garbisch Ben Beaudet Kevin Engelhart
Beth and Robert Graves Barbara Beaumont Chris and Joan Ennis
more annually. Thank you so much to those Bob Guenter Benjamin Becker Christina and Todd Erickson
who have made this significant commitment. Joyce Stoker-Hadow Robert Benjamin Robert and Sandra Erickson
David Harrington Don Benson William Erickson
If you are interested in joining the Raymond Hathaway Anne Bent Ronald Erickson
Brad Heltemes LuAnn Berg Darrik Erikstrup
Sigurd Olson Circle, please contact Carrie and Richard Nadine Bergstrom Gary Van Erp
Higgins Neil Bernstein Cheryl Evans
Executive Director Paul Danicic at: Charles J. Hodulik Bob and Cheryl Beymer Marcia Everingham
James Howitt Jonathan Biermann Randy and Terri Ewald
612-332-9630 or paul @ friends-bwca.org Autumn and Nathan Hubbell Glenn Binstein Mary Downing and Steve Exley
Erik and Gail Ibele Betty Bjorge LaRaye Osborne and
Kurt and Jennifer Indermaur Bruce and Judith Blackburn Mark Ten Eyck
M. Kristin Ireland Daniel and Sally Belgum-Blad Lee and Mary Ann Fabel
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$5000+ Paul and Ann Fate Peter Bachman and Chris and Val Jackson Dina Bluhm Environmental Studies Faculty
Anonymous (1) Pete and Barb Fleming Janet Rice Steven Johnson Thomas Boatman Brand Image Family
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Bobbie and Christopher Gostout Steven Rivkin Robert Koehler Karen Lindig and Gary Bond John Fenoglio
John V Fisher Jan and John Kronholm Amy and Ken Bonk Sharon Finzer
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Irene Serr Suzanne and Tim Lauer Boy Scout Troop 204 Jennifer Folkers
Larry LaBonte and Andrew Boling and Marianne Short and James Lehman Tom Boyce Dr. Daniel C. Hartnett
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$1000 $4999 Benjamin Moerke B.J. Brellenthin James Fowler
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Michael Plekkenpol Jason Yale Mary Berube and John Schrock Kenneth Caster Chris and Nancy Gloe
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Michael Hoffman Deborah Clement McGill Ken and Mary Richards

Kathy and Stephen Hollenberg Norm and Mary McGraw Bill and Joan Richner
Ken Holmbeck Mary McGraw Mary Beth and Kent Riemondy
Daniel Homer Chris and Ann McMurray Kenneth and Carolyn Ripp
Eleanor Horlbeck Mary McNellis Gaylan and Mary Rockswold
Jane Gilbert-Howard and Bill Meller Sue Elston and John Rogner
Dr. Ken Howard Kurt Menning Andrew Rolfe
Erin Huber Phyllis and Lewis Messenger David Rolloff, PhD
Robert Hudnut Timothy Metcalf Jeff and Sharon Rome
Stan and Mary Hunter Rob Meyer Dennis Roscetti
Keith Huth Russell Miller Robert Rouse
Larry and Pam Hylton Linda Miller Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel H. Rowe
Bruce and Ginny Imholte Judy Miller Richard and Susan Ruach
Karen and Roger Innes David and Kathleen Miller Donald and Karen Rudrud
Robert Jackson Mark and Elizabeth Milz Jim and Sandy Rummel
Elmer Jackson Jim and Mary Mirick Bill and Judy Rummler
Randall Jacobson Michael Fisch and Jun Eric and Anna Runestad
Alison and Bruce Jarvis Mizukawa John Miller and Faith Russell
Maureen and Steve Jensen Carol Mizuno Janet Russell
Daniel Johns John Mlinar Dennis Ryan
Lowell Johnson George and Karen Momany Mary Ryan
Steven and Lori Johnson Jean and Mark Mondrala Mary Claire Ryan
Erika Johnson George Moore Patricia Ryan
Jean Johnson Michael Moore Ed and Jenni Ryan
Cary Johnson Tom Haller and Patricia Moses Alan Saffert
Jennifer Johnson John Mowery Chuck Safris
Mark Johnston John and Cheryl Mulhausen Bradley and Teresa Sagen
Michael Hovland and Floyd Nelson Lisa Miller and Ronald Sarachan
Nancy Jones Claire and Gary Nelson Harriet Sarkaria
Jack Gunderson and Dottie and Eric Nelson Dovas Saulys
Linda Jorgenson Bonnie Nelson Rick Schlicher BWCAW Blueberries. Photo by Conservation Fellow, Nicholas Nicome
Nelson Jorgenson Darby and Geraldine Nelson Anne and Jason Schlukebier
Wayne Kaiser Elizabeth Schmiesing Mark Uscian Elizabeth Backen Threasa Connell
Douglas Nelson
James Kalb Barb and Peter Schmitt Stephen and Susan Vanvleet Michael Bahr Sue and Tom O'Connor
Michael and Barbara Nelson
David Kane Jonathan Green and Brenda Vaughn Andrea Kish-Bailey Debbie and Jack Cook
Loni Kemp and
Karl and Patt Karst Joy Schochet Bruce Holcomb and William Baldus Nan Corliss
Richard Nethercut
Eric Katkow Brian Scholl Lynn Vernon Robert Ballou John and Lisa Corrigan
Leigh Netland
Ruth Katz David Schuldt Jenny Vorpagel Dave Banner Meghan Cosgrove
Matthew Nicoll
William Kaul Richard Schuler Don and Kay Wall Patrick Christie and James Cowan
Debra and Brian Nielsen
Margaret Keenan Kelly Schuller Gale and Herschel Wallace Stephanie Barbee Scott and Betsy Cram
Doug Nienhuis
Darrin Keiper Dara Schur Michael Walsh Larry and Louise Barden Daniel Creaney
Don and Gerda Nightingale
Jennifer and William Kellogg Paul and Sue Schurke Dan Walters Judith Barnhart Robert Crist
Roger and Susan Norberg
Joe and Joanne Kellogg Hollis and Pat Schwartz Victoria Wang Charles and Janis Barquist Audrey Cullen
Chris and Sandra Norbury
Charles Kelly James Schwarz Wendy Ward Robert Barrell Michael Custard
James Norman
Chris Kent Charles and Kathryn Scott Elizabeth and Rolf Weberg Sara Barsel Paul Dahlen
Charles Norseng
Bill Kerchner Catherine Scott Sven Wehrwein Norman and Susan Bartlett Donald Dahlin
Paul Norton
Gregory Kieffer Dean Doering and Lisa Scribner Lisa Weisensel Lucy and Mike Bauer George and Kate Dailey
Harlan Cavert and
Seth Kirk Barry Sedgwick Joan Welch Dana Baugh Eric David
Linda Odegard
Elaine and Robert Kirk Summer Seidenkranz James Wellman Mary Baumgartner Retha Dooley and Herb Davis
Clay and Mary Lynn Oglesbee
Barbara and Howard Kite Priscilla Seimer Erin Wessling Donna Baumgartner Joanie Davis
Jane Olaughlin
Jane and William Klein Patrick Shannon Douglas and Kristin White Doug Seitz and Joan Beaver J.T. Haines and Lindsay Dean
Steven Isaac and Judy Olds
K. Sally Knight David Sheffield Susan White Patricia Bell Bianka DeGabrielle
Rick and Susan Olsen
Scott Knowles Paul Shuman Russell and DiAnn White Annika Bergen Joy and John Deharpporte
Edward Olsen
Mark Knox Gary Silberstein Benjamin Wiegers John Hesterberg and David Clark and
Anthony Morley and
Bonnie and Lee Knuti Eric Siljendahl Lawrence Wiesner Gena Berglund Caroline Dickinson
Ruth Anne Olson
Gary Konkol Benjamin Maxey and Stephan Wilcox Eric and Lisa Berglund Douglas Doffing
Amy Olson
Matthew Kowynia Sandra Sims Frances and Frank Wilkinson Gershon and Suzanne Berkson Steven and Terry Dondlinger
Eric Olson
Gregory Kramer Susan Smilanich Dyke and Katie Williams Ronald Berman Randolph and Kristine Doppler
Gabe Ormsby
Bryan and Nancy Krantz Richard Hamilton Smith Donald Williams Stephen and Susan Betcher Roy Dray
Carole Ostlund
Lisa Kraska Janet and Michael Smith Richard and Helga Winandy Michael and Ruth Bettendorf Elizabeth and Tad Dunham
Amy S. Owen
John Krenn Nancy and William Smith John Windhorst Janet Bilden Virginia Dunivan
William Owens
Sharon Krumme Rich and Kimberle Smith John King and Ruth Wingeier Burt Bisson Lary Dunsmore
Richard Pleet and
Frances and Jeffrey Kuhs David and Stacey Smith Deborah Bryant and Michael Blandford Barb and William Durbin
Mary Bliss Packer
Olli Kujala Cynthia and Stephen Snyder Nathan Winkelman Marilyn and William Blew Jason and Sara Dusbabek
Janet Mosser-Paden and
Darryl Landstrom SPAN-New Zealand 2007 Nancy Hamill Winter Eymard and Mary Boehmer Scott Dyer
David Paden
Bret and Wendi Lanning Craig and Janet Spatafore Kevin Wirick Martha Bone Randy Easter
Peter Paine
Carolyn and Clinton Larson Lisa Vincent and Julie Wissinger Amy Jo and Jennifer Brandel Kenneth Eckstein
Parker and Sharon Palmer
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James Palmer
M.T. and Patt Lawler Bruce and Donna Spicer Bruce Hendrickson and Alan and Nicole Brew Adam and Mara Egherman
Andy and Kristin Palmer
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Joseph Palmquist
David Lee Preston Steen Gretka and Ralph Wolfe Nicholas Brogren Honathan Eidson
Wendy Paulsen
Brad Lehrman Alan and Julie Steiff Mike Woolsey Roger and Ronnie Brooks James and Jill Eisele
Michael Paymar
Douglas Lemke Kathryn Steinberger Teresa Workman Elizabeth and Gerald Brown Chris Ellis
John and Linda Peck
Robert Lenobel Bryan Stenlund Thomas Wright Nancy Brucken Wally Elton
David Norton and Virginia Peery
Elizabeth and Herb LePlatt George and Janet Stevens Don Yaeger Jeffrey Brunkow Ann and John Elward
Phillip Peterson
Pam and Peter Leschak Christine and Tom Stoa Stephen Yanisch Ryan Budlong Carol and Kenneth Engelhart
Fern Peterson
John Levin Jane Stockman Danny Ying Tobias Burgess Becky Erickson
Darlene Philip
Jack and Rhoda Liebo Rebecca Stoner Reginald and Roberta Yoder Frank and Kristi Cadwell Charles Fair
James Pierson
Maria Lindberg Court Storey Noah Youngs Julie and Thomas Cahoy The Longenbaugh Family
Tom Pilger
Gordon and Bernadette Erik Storlie Mary and Paul Zaander Tim Callister Eric Faust
Tom Plocher
Lindholm Julia Storm Mark Zach Bradley Cameron David Feagler
Albert and Dorothy Pooler
John Litch Barbara and Gary Strandemo Anita Zager Lisa Caplan Kay and Nile Fellows
Craig Poorker
Ann and Todd Loehrke Jim Stratton John Zakelj Joshua Capps Mary Ferguson
Chris Porisch
Sandra Johnson and Stephen and Ceil Strauss Alexia Zarling Gregory and Sue Carlson Sharon and Richard Fields
Carolyn Porter
Steven Longbotham Al Stromberg Dr. Reid and W.E. Carlson, M.D. Allen and Mary Jo Fleming
Harriet and Walter Pratt
David and Kathleen Longton Richard and Peggy Struck Dr. Lori Zimmerman Greg Carlson Dianne Fleming
Tim Preiner
Cam Lorendo John Stutzman Kelly and Julia Zimmerman Dave Carlson Donald Fogelberg
Cheryl Dannenbring and
Charles Lowrie Ann Sudoh Nancy Zingale ! Sara Carlson Roger Folta
Walter Prentice
Armin Luehrs Robert Newbery and $50 $99 Jim and Sandra Carroll William and Karla Forsyth
Chris Psotka and Connie
Lisa and Patrick Luetmer Nancy Sugden Anonymous (2) Kelly and Julie Carver Robert Foster
Theien-Psotka
David Luke Betty and Mark Sugden Andy Aarons Mike Casey Kirk Fowler
Jim Rack
Paul Lukens Charlie Sugnet Mary Jo Abler Robert Cashman Kim and David Fowler
Margaret Radford
Karen Svien and Robert Lyman Jim and Cher Sulerud Raylene Ahlgren Richard Caswell Charles and Gail Francis
James A. Radosevich
Sarah MacDougall Amy and Timothy Sullivan Michael Allen Matthew and Samantha Patricia Freeburg
Cyrus Rafii
Steve and Susan Macejkovic John and Stephanie Sulzbach Daniel Allen Chadwick Wayne Fretheim
Robin Raplinger
Martha Oie and Susan Maki Peter and Erin Surdo Ana Amiguet Susan and Tom Chelstrom Eugene Frett
Michael Rathsack
Jim Manning Donald Swanson Judith and Kenneth Anderson Kathy and Steven Chesney Norma Friedrichs
Dr. Harry M. Readinger
Andy Marine John Swanson Ila Anderson Ed and Gwen Chute Richard Furman
Brian K. "Chip" Readinger
Andrew Mariska Daniel and Sandra Szymanski Susan Anderson Mike and Monica Cialek Bob Christenson and
Paul and Pamela Rech
Kendal Marsh Bruce Tammen John Alt and Chel Anderson Jeanne and Neil Cinnamon Beth Ann Gaede
J.G. Reddan
Grant Martin Michael Tegeder Kimberly J. Anderson Anne Clark Holly Gainer
Martin and Pam Reeck
Michael Martin Andre Theisen Louise Angos Bruce Clark Mark and Susan Galatowitsch
Ruth Reeve
Elisabeth Mason Bethany Thomas Georgene and James Angrist Biz Clark Suzanne Galloway
Richard Reeves
Dan and Caroline Mason Eric and Sally Thomas Rosemarie Archangel Jon Clark Bruce and Lois Garbisch
Carl Ohrn and Peggy Reichert
Julia and Mark Maunder Jill Thompson Tom Arneson Carolyn Clements Joan Garfield
Kathy Landis and Miles Reimer
Catherine Mayer Deb Liang and Matt Tillotson James and Judy Arnold Gary and Jane Clements Bruce Drake and
Bill Wallace and Karen Reither
Jim and Mary Alice Mayerle Joseph M. Tombers Don Arnosti and Margaret Caroline Clifford Elizabeth Garren
Sara Rekow
Leo and Katie McAvoy Jennie Tomhave Malde-Arnosti Robert Cline Steven Garske
Katherine Remus
Kay and Michael McCarthy Helen Towner Dennis and Jane Arnott Barbara and Donald Cohen Colleen Garvey
Aaron Reykdal
Lynn McClure Maressia Twele David Atkins Mike and Leslie Cohen Sharon Clark Gaskill and
Therese Cermak and
Richard and Tamara McGehee Aubrey Tyler Joshua Awend Robert Weinstock-Collins Warren Gaskill
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Jacob Geisler Mary Alyce Krohnke Michael Oloughlin Gerald and Nan Snyder $30 $49 Mark Gustafson
Barbara Gerten Ron and Winnie Krueger Gordon and Margaret Olsen Jeffrey Snyder Jason Abrahamson Bruce Habegger
Timothy Gihring John and Nanciann Kruse Joseph Olsen Travis Sonsalla Jim and Marilee Adams Kevin O'Halloran
Barry Gilbert Carol Kuhre Gary Olsen Stacie Spaeth Monika Albrecht Beverly Hansen
Karen Gimbel Burton and Dale Kushner Doug and Mary Olson Carol and Richard Staffon Laura Alsides Daniel Hanson
Kent Simon and Karen Gjerstad Brad Kuxhausen Peter Olson Cindy and Herb Stahnke Lesli Anderson Ernest Harris
Heather Glocke Karla Ladwig Kimberly Olszanski Marianne Stanke Bob Anderson Michael Hartford
Katherine Goodrich Jack Lagermeier Dennis and Turid Ormseth Charles Staples David Anderson Scott Haskins
Stephen Gorsky Benjamin Lamb Linda Oster Ronald and Sandra Starkey Peg and Will Anderson Kathryn Haugrud
Susan Granger Gertrude Lambert Steven Ostling Tyrone Steen Dan Andree Corrine and Elvin Heiberg
Todd Fleming Grant Mary Lammert Dick and Christine Ouren Bryan Wyberg and Lisa Steidl Steven Arens Steven Heine
Lynn Graunke Susan Lamour Deloris Ouren Ken Steil and Emily Brule-Steil Ann Arkell Karen Henderson
Clifton Gray Greg Larson John R. Oxton John Stephens Richard Arpi Al Herman
Pamela Greden Jennifer Larson Marion Padilla Ann and William Stern Bart Bailey William Herrbold
Glenn Greff Deborah Leach Janey and Adam Palmer Mark and Ann Stewart Gretchen Bangerter Jerome Herro
Karen Grogan Edie Lebet Kymm Paulson Allen and Ann Stolee Marlene Banttari Elaine and Wendell Herron
Allison Gross Lindsay Lee Marianna Paulson Amos Stoll Alex Barbeau Liz Vanden Heuvel
Michael Grossman Don E. Lee James Pearson Larry and Margaret Stone Mary Barstad Ruth Hiland
Steven and Karen Grovender Kathy Leggett Kevin Roberg-Perez Tom Fraser and Mary Strand Alex and Mary Bart Curt and Helen Hillstrom
Dale Gunder Kim Leighton Ryan Perket Ben Strege Mary Frances and Peter Hinze
Michael Gunderson Nanci Garoon Leigner Robert and Alice Peters Charles Streiff Louis Bartscher William Hofmann
Paul Gustad Mike Lein Diane and William Petersen Benjamin Streiff Margaret Bates Wayne Hoklas
Glen Gustafson William Leininger Mel Peterson Shelley and Kyle Strohmaier Christine and Jonathan Bayer Susan Hartjes Holman
Duane Gustafson Steve and Sue Lekwa Mark and Erica Peterson Elizabeth Styrvoky Joe and Sheri Beirne John Hooley
Robert Bruininks and Susan Ann and Richard Leppert Sheryl Pethers Marty Sudar Frank Berg Jr. Ronald Horn
Hagstrum Margaret Levin Tim Pierzina Dan Sullivan Jim and Sue Bergan Fred and Kathryn Hund
Thomas Haines Abe and Pat Levy Marilyn and Philip Pikaart Margaret Sullivan Randall Bernsten Michele Jacobs
Michael Hall Linda Lewis Daniel Carlson and Ken Guenthner and Ann Berry Rol and Sue Ring-Jarvi
Janyce and Ron Halligan Mary Lewis Barbara Pilling Kathleen Swanson Howard Bichler Geraldine Jensen
John Haluska Thomas Liebl Roberta Pisa Robert Tank Betsy Blume Bob and Trimby Jensen
Alan Haney Richard Lillehei Peggy Pond Susan Tasa Ann Bock Mary Jenson
Jon and Marilyn Hansen Andrew Lilly Fred Pongratz Jo and Margaret Teague Celine and William Boisvert David Johanson
Kristen Hansen Madeline and Richard Linck Randall Pottebaum Diane Tessari Wayne Bothun Dan Prince and Laura Johansson
Eileen and John Hanson Basil Loney John and Sandra Potter Steve Thomas Arthur Bowron Jayne Johnson
James Hart Michael O'Loughlin Judy Geck and John Quaife Grant Thomas Barbara and Carl George Glenn and Karen Johnson
Brett Feldman and Gail and Carlyle Loverud Carole and Michael Raap Mary and Tom Thompson Brandhorst Pat and Paul Johnson
Elizabeth Haugen Julie Ludowese Jason Rabuck Kurt Thompson Alicia Brenhaug Bill Johnson
Katherine and Peter Hawkins Mark Ludtke Charles and Nancy Rader Elaine and Steve Thrune Brian Bross Orville Jonsrud
Jane Tigan and Joe Hayes Jeff Lunde Victoria Rader Steve Timmer Lori and Michael Brown Donald Lathrope and
Dee and Steve Hedman John Lundquist Thomas Randgaard Ethel and Tom Tincher Alison Geise Brown Alice Jordan
Natalie Heer Mary Czynszak-Lyne Pamela Ransom Bob Tindell Julie Brown Gayle Jorgens
Lee Hegstrand Ken and Sue Madsen Betsy and Del Reed Mary Tingerthal Bill Bruins Jeff Josephs
Keith Heimforth Jack and Mary Magnuson Jean and Ron Regal Jim Tischler Ellen Bruner Sherrie Kamm
Nathan Hellyer Jay Mahler William Reimer Diane and Gary Titusdahl Robert and Tamara Bullis Lynn and Steve Karges
John Helvig Trevor Maiers Chad Reischl Pablo Toral Jennifer Bunce Frank Keeler
Julie and John Henricksson Beverly and Sheldon Mains Paul and Patricia Renneisen Richard Towner Mark Buschmann Mike Kemen
John Hensel Michael Majerle Fred Retzlaff Todd Truby Ann Campbell Janice Ketelle
Grant Herman Laurence Margolis Barbara and Tom Richardson Deborah Tuck Thomas Carlson Mary Kilbourne
Sharon Hestvik Michael Markell Kent Richardson Margaret Tyler Tom Cherveny Brad and Tina Kimball
Zol Heyman Dean Marriott Joanne Jacobson and Lisa Bormann and Franz Ulrich Paul Christensen Bonnie and Clark Kirkpatrick
Bruce Hoem Ewart Martens Stuart Richter Charles Upcraft Mary and Robert Christenson Allan Klein
Anthony Hoffman Craig Schimnich and Paul Richtman Gerald and Marilyn Uppman Susan and Mark Christopher Gregory Collins and
Dawn Hofstrand Maureen Martin Matthew Risley Edwin Urban Kenneth Cichocki Kim Kleinschmidt
Sarah Hole Jim Marynik Joseph and Ruth Robelia Mary Vagt Jennie Clarke Jennifer Tuder and Aaron Klemz
Greg and Linka Holey Tom and Pam Mattke Sara Roberts Carolina Villalobos Gerald Cleveland Jerry Klingbeil
Colleen and John Holmbeck Virginia Maturen Claire Robertson Ann and Bruz Vollmar Kathleen Conners Alan Knaeble
Julie Holmen Patricia M. McAllister Robert E. Robinette Michael Koch-Weser and Tracy Cooley Deb and Leif Knecht
Ann Holtz Robert McCabe Jodell and Walter Rockenstein, II Kristin Vondruska Brad Coombs Sean Koebele
David Hong Pat McCauley Megan Rocker Swanny and Ted Voneida Stewart Corn Barb and Steve Kokotovich
Amy and Mike Hooley Bonnie and Jon McCluskey Charlie Martin Rogers Gerald Vukman Patricia Cosgrove Kimberly Korinek
Barbara Haugen and James McCluskey Joel Rogness Anna Wagner Charles Creager Janet Kortuem
Charles Horowitz Polly McCormack Patrick Riley and Natalie Roholt Daniel and Darlene Walch William Crozier Mark Carpenter and
Gladys and Peter Howell Flannery Delaney and Mary Rollefson Rita Wallace Kelly and Carole Cusack Ann Kraemer
Richard Hruby Paul McCormick Constance Rollings Adrienne Walts Nancy Dahl Anne Krebsbach
Earl Hubbard Ed McDowell Barbara Rom Christopher Walvoord Martin Dahlke Ruth Krider
Anne Lynch and Ross Huelster Nina and Rex McGehee Keith and Kimberly Rosdahl Shelli and Thomas Wappes Mary Radford and Robert Dana Kenneth Kroening
Diane Humphrey Mary McGilligan John Rosenberger Edward Ward Craig David John and Liga Kropp
Elizabeth Hutchins Mark and Sarah McGuire Michael Roshon Everett Ward Amy and Ed Davies Barclay Kruse
Jean Ihrig Stuart McKernan John and Marilyn Rossi Linda and Robert Watson Brad Davis Robert Kuhn
Doris Ikier Gretchen Pederson and Randy Ruden John and Mary Wauer Katie and Tim Dawson Jarell Kuney
Austin and Mary Indritz Robert Medcraft Helen Rudie David and Joan Weber Dayna and Jeff Deaton Arnie Kurmis
Judith and Jerome Ingber Stuart and Marcia Meyer David Brown and Nancy Weidler Diadra Decker Kim Kvale
Candice and Stephen Jacobsen Bonnie Meyer Marilyn Russell Joyce and Larry Weiner Elizabeth and James Deitz Elise Kyllo
Larry Jacoby Nancy Middleton John Rust David and Gloria Weiss Steven Delapp LouAnn Lanning
Frederick and Janice Jannett Paula Miller John Sakowski David Wennlund Travis DeWitt Laurie and James Latimer
Jim Janssen Erika and Jay Miller Ellen and Martin Sampson G. Michael Werdick, M.D. Bill Diers Lois Lauer
Gae and Peter Jarvis William Minarik Craig Samson Buster West David and Martha Dobratz Kristen Layman
Michele and Tim Johnson Karine and Paul Swensen Moe Jim and Rita Sanner Doug Westfall Patrick Doty Sharon Legg
Ted Johnson Deb Monacelli Kenneth and Constance Kent White Roy Draheim Kate Leibfried
Lorraine Johnson Beth Moncrief Sansome Anne Wickboldt Lisa and Corey Eddy Michael Lewine
Bill and Rosemary Johnson Gregg Moore David Van Sant Anne Millar and Charles Wiebe Bruce and Marlene Ehresman Brad and Jean Lewis
Elizabeth Johnson Joseph and Marilyn Moore Aaron Savat Boak Wiesner Jonathan and Tamera Eirten Gustav Liepitz
Arielle Johnson Michael Morrissey Jennifer Schally Stephen and Deborah Wilbers Susan Elsner Becky Jorgensen and
Kathryn and Evan Jones Jeylan Mortimer Mary Ann Scharf Alan and Jane Wiljamaa Judith Emmett Don Lintner
Phyllis Kahn Kathryn Mosher Cathy Geist and Kenneth Williamson Bruce and Liza Eng Mary K. Liston
Debra Kaibel Michael and Miriam Moss Carol Schoenecker Debra Wilson Mary Engel Brian Livingston
Karen Kalichman Joan Mracek Jerrold Hromatka and James Winn Traci Esades Christopher Loch
Katherine Skiff Kane Anthony Muhich Catherine Schoener Barbara and John Winters Harold and Jo Featherstone Gary and Piroska Lueck
Roger Kapsner Agnes Mulvihill Emily and Kenneth Schroeder Paula Witt Carol and Conrad Fialkowski Elizabeth Lund
David Karthauser Diane Mundt David Schuettler Erika Wold Kathryn and Ray Fini John Maciejny
Kimberly Keelor Howard Myers Karen Lemke and Barry and Ben Wolfe Carol and Richard Fish Drew Madson
Edward Swain and Paul Nachman Randy Schukar Edward Wood James Fitzpatrick and Annette Frank Schilder and
Mary Keirstead Lee Nafziger Lisa and Perry Scott Erik Wrede and Gendron-Fitzpatrick Christina Manning
Carrie and Michael Kellman Shelley O'Neill Dana and Mary Sears Maria Reyes-Wrede Cristy and Michael Frazier Angelo Marasco
Lorie Kennedy Joyce Nelson Maija Sedzielarz Greg and Jeanne Wright Amy Fredregill Howard Markus
Mary and Ray Kent Kathy and Stephen Nelson Gregg Severson Jill Wroblewski Chris and Gail Frethem Dennis Mashuga and Carol
Don and Phyllis Kerr Judy and Paul Nelson Steve Gantt and Jocelyn Shaw Lucia Yess William Fucik Atchley-Mashuga
Carol and Kenneth Kidder Gunnar Nelson Rachel Sheldahl Steven Yetter George Gabauer Carolyn and John Massey
Wendy and Paul Kimmer Deborah Nelson Will Short Barb Young Roger Geddes John and Judy Mathwin
Maureen Kinney Dave and Sandra Neuendorf Matthew Shortridge Christine and Mark Young Karen Geislinger Betty Maue
Lynn and Marie Kistler Becky and Don Newberg Jill De Sibour Carol and Gregory Young Jerome Gentz Marlyn and John Mauritz
Gail and Donald Kleven Richard Nicholls Alan Simonds Anna Zaros Jerrold Gershone Jean McClelland
Mary Ellen and Nicole Engel-Nitz Walter Sitz Susan Zasada Dorothy Gibbs Jean McCurdy
Stuart Knappmiller Janice Noffke Keith and Nancy Sjoquist Jean Schroeder and Shirley Gilmore O. Ross McIntyre
James Knezz Frederic and Kay Nordeen Carissa and Joseph Skorczewski James Zavoral Carol and Thomas Gipe Robert McMurchy
Jonalie Korengold John Norton Wes Slaymaker Kari and Michael Zelinskas Sharon Godfrey Caitlin McNulty
Georgianne Kornfuehrer James Novotny Richard Smaby Phyllis Zimmer David Goetz Elizabeth McRae
Kevin and Tara Koschak Alexander Oftelie Daniel and Kate Smith Randolph Zimmerman Barbara and Ronald Graham Dave McTeague
Edwin and Dawn Kowynia Brian Ogren Thomas Smith Bill and Mary Zimmerman David and Rachel Grapentine Richard Meier and Madeline
E.C. Kragenbrink Bonnie and Brian Ohm Diane and Lawrence Smith Michael and Sheralyn Zlonis ! Miriam Greenblatt Sutherland-Meier
Elizabeth Kreider Brian and Marilee Olin Frannie and Robert Snediker LeRoy Greenley Claire Meland

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Foundations and Midtown Global Market Dieter Dehnhard

Corporations Midwest Mountaineering Dixie the Diabetic Alert Dog
Mississippi Market Natural Anthony A. Doppler
Anonymous (1) Foods Co-op Robert DuFresne
3M Mother Earth Gardens Bob Durband
Able Seedhouse & Brewery New Scenic Caf Ted Ekle
AmazonSmile Foundation Northern Waters Smokehaus Frank Englund
Ameriprise Financial Northwest Outlet Tom Enz
Assurant Foundation Patagonia ! Thomas Feeney
Combined Federal Campaign Vernon L. Finzer
of the National Capital Area Thomas Flint Fund Tom Flint
Community Foundation The Edward R. Bazinet Don and Troy Godfrey
of New Jersey Charitable Foundation Jim Greenley
Dick and Joyce H. McFarland Richard and Carol Flint Olaf Hansen
Family Fund of the Rick and Ann Owen Charlotte Hed
Minneapolis Foundation Cynthia and Stephen Snyder Steve Hoffman
DIVI UP Trillium Family Foundation Bruce D. Johnson
Dr. John Morrison and Carrie Wilderness Forever ! Barb Ketter
Scherer Family Fund of the Kinja
Catholic Community Conservation Fellows Randy Korb
Foundation Partnership Program Perry Kreider
Economy Plumbing Inc. The Grainger Foundation Karin Ursula Lowrie
EcoTrust New Belgium Brewing Dr. Richard Lynch
F. Scott Fitzgerald Company John McDonald
Condominuium Association David and Stacey Smith ! Carolyn Metcalf
Fabricon Foundation Milton Meyer
General Mills Foundation Superior Wilderness Maureen Mills
Gorman Foundation Volunteer Connection Dorothy Molter
Hewlett-Packard Company Judy Montgomery
Foundation REI
Secure Rural Schools Frank Moriarty
IBM International Foundation Tom Mosher
Illinois Tool Works Foundation Title II Fund !
Jocko and Lee Nelson
InFaith Community Foundation In Honorarium John Norton
Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation Sigurd F. Olson
Meredith Lowe and Sean Bell
Jonathan & Jill Eisenberg Helen and Raymond Opsfad
H. Mead Cavert
Family Fund of Christopher Paulson
Winston Cavert
Winter in the BWCAW. Photo by Friends Member, Janine Cotto The Minneapolis Foundation
Faith Holschbach and Janet Pearson
Just Give Harry Readinger
John Mettling Joan Robare Richard Sytsma James Clark
Lawrence University Alan W. Robinson
Brittany Meyers James Roe Mark Tade Bernie Clement
Loll Designs Bill Rom
Paul Moss and Craig Miller Nicole Rom Chris Tews Coe College Wilderness Field
Mary and Charles Sethness Sue Rossbach
Thomas Miller Gary Rose Mike Thomas Station Ely, MN
Foundation John A. Scharf
Erin Miron Diane Rose Frank and Nina Terry Thorp Brian and Tricia Davis
Medtronic Maxine Schimpff
Marianne Moesch Jeanne and Steve Rosengren David Thurber Charles Dayton
Meridian Concepts, Inc. Ruth and Bob Seitz
Patti Mohrland Laura Ross Lyndon Torstenson Richard Falc
Microsoft Corporation Nick Siedow
Emmett Moline John Rossing DeWayne Townsend Miller Family
Minnesota Coalition of Leo St. Martin
Gary Mondale Virginia Ruddy Mark and Sky Troksa The Friends Staff
Lake Associations Walter F. Stanke
Aaron Monick Ted Rueff Matt Turner Alban Thomas and Barbara
Minnesota Environmental Fund Bob Struck
Carin Mrotz Edward Rutledge Evelyn Tyner Gawthrop Hallowell
New World Somewhere Dana Sutton
John and Judy Murphy Janette Samson Thomas Umhoefer Richard Gulstrand
Northern Lights Combined Jean R. Tank
Dan Nelson Peggy Sannerud Mary and Michael Vanderford Amy Laurel Hadow
Federal Campaign John R. Thomas
Betty Lou Nelson Charlie Sawyer Doug Vanvalkenburg Pete Humphrey
NorthGate Brewing Charles R. Tracy
Gordon and Vernie Nethercut James Scheidt Cindy Vaughn The Huskins Family
Patagonia Greg Travis
Alan Neuenburg Michael Hamilton Schirmer Mark Voorhees Adam Jenkauski
Pfizer Foundation John W. Tucker
David Newman Joseph Dickinson and Jeanne Walstead Suzanne Cichosz and
Piper Jaffray Ralph Van Hoven
Chris Nick Karen Schleske Karen and Kelvin Walton Peter Johnson
Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. Bradley Waryan
Carolyn and Tom Niesen Cedric and Janet Schrankler Kristine Wammer Meghan and Clinton Kish-Bailey
Roger F. Heegaard Family Fund Scott A. Weisensel
Brent Brye and Lucy Nitz Val Schroeder LynnAnne Warren Diane and Jeff Kooistra
of The Minneapolis Foundation Jean D. Wipperman
David Novak Carolyn Scott Heather Waye Frank Kowynia
RxArtisans Greg Wollum
Steve and Lori Olinger Joyce and Terry Seldomridge William Weiss Jr. Jack Peterson and Annie Kuster
Steven and Carolyn Jones Fund Jen Wright
Eric Olmanson Janet Shannon Douglas Westby Mary and Donald Lathrope
of The Greater Cincinnati Robert Zuege M.D.!
Ronald Olson Timothy Shaw Lornie White Dan Leahy
Foundation
Dave Olson Glen and Marlys Shirley Betty and Robert Wicklem Thomas M. Liston Forever Wild Society
Texas Gulf Coast CFC
Debra and Kent Overbey Doug Shoen Sara Williams B. William Maxey
The Crosswols Foundation Raylene Ahlgren
Joseph Palen Judith Siegle Clark Williams Terry Maxwell
at the request of Marlene Banttari
Jonathan and Ruth Paradise Keith Simar Mary Williams Paul Miller
Eleanor Crosby Donna Baumgartner
Charles Parish Jim Sinclair Charles Wilson John and Solveig Molinaro
The Edward R. Bazinet Irv and Janet Berlin
Mark Parr Carol Sinden Dwight and Lisa Winger Donn Gordan and Janet Mosser
Charitable Foundation Richard Pleet and
Maryann Passe Judy and Lawrence Skupien Dan Wipperman Evan Nelson
The Kinney Family Foundation Mary Bliss Packer
Ray Payne Mary and H. Douglas Smith John and Wanda Wochos Al Johnson and Jan Nicodemus
The Lundeen Foundation Dianna Brown
Ellen and Jeffrey Pearson Tracy Dunning and Barbara Wolfe Alcy Barlow Nordeen
The Martin and Esther Kellogg Frank and Kristi Cadwell
Gary Pearson Eric Sondermann Gene Wolfe Bob Olson
Fund Brian and Sue Carlson
Kazimiera Gajl-Peczalska Scott Sorenson Frank Wolfinger Sigurd F. Olson
The VOICE Community Susan and Tom Chelstrom
Al DeRuyter and Linda Peterson Wayne Jennings and Robert Woodbury Amy Owen
Thomson Reuters Ann and Dwight Ericsson
Steve and Bonnie Peterson Joan Sorenson Jane Woods Leonard Peltier
Thrivent Financial John V Fisher
Alan Peterson Virginia Spiegel Fred Wooley Steve Piragis
Toyota Motor Sales USA Richard and Carol Flint
Lawrence and Ruth Peterson Mark Staba Kris Worrell Maynard Reece
Travelers Community Irwin Gooen
Ron Peterson Jeffrey Schimpff and Donald and Leona Wray Rick and Karen Reimer
Connections Dan and Mary Anne Hammond
Barbara and Philip Peterson Theresa Stabo Rolaine Wright Brent Reimnitz
UnitedHealth Group/Optum Linda Hanson
Colleen Hollinger Petters Mark Stange Kenneth and Sharon Wyberg Bruce and Mary Ann Reischl
Health Raymond Hathaway
Sarah Petzel Donald Stearns John Zeta ! Rol and Sue Ring-Jarvi
US Bank Earl Hubbard
Gerard Phelan Carol and William Steele Kelly Ryan
Voya Foundation Barbara Jones
James Platz Seth Stein Paul and Sue Schurke Family
Williams Family Foundation Betty Karpen
Colleen and Robert Powell Jerry Steinworth Joe Seliga
YourCause Sally Johnson and Kay Kramer
Pat and Gregory Pratt Jeffrey and Kathryn Stonehouse Irv Shapiro
Zinon C. and Mary Possis Fund Richard Laue
Dave Puskala Vernon Storm Every effort was made to John W. Tucker
of The Minneapolis Timothy and Ruth Lewis
Linda Ramsden Andrea Lorek Strauss Chris Twarok
Mary and Red Rehwaldt Mary Benes and George Strother
ensure the accuracy of our Foundation
Milt Warkentien Barb Maley
records. Please contact us Modestus Bauer Foundation Jean McCurdy
William Holden and Louise Reid Michael Sund Travis Weisensel
The John W. Mooty Mimi McMillen
Nathan Reimnitz Benjamin Sundem if this list contains errors Foundation Trust !
David Werntz
Jon and Karen Reising Jack Whereatt Ronald Moline
Barton Sutter or omissions so that we Darby and Geraldine Nelson
Rebecca Rhodes Kevin Proescholdt and may extend our apologies Wild & Scenic Film Andy Zelinskas
Chad Richardson Jean Swanson Elle Zenner ! Becky and Don Newberg
and correct our records. Festival Sponsors Allen Johnson and
Erik Rigelhof Rick and Helen Sweitzer
Ames Farm Memorial Janice Nicodemus
At Sara's Table / Chester Raymond Ahlgren Brent Brye and Lucy Nitz
Creek Cafe Mark G. Bauer Jim Rack
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Nemo Beach Barry Sedgwick
Leave a Legacy Bryant Lake Bowl
Castle Danger Brewery
Douglas J. Belgum
Bill Benson
Alberta and Paul Smith
Janice and Mike Smith
Chinook Book Barbara Bergerson Richard and Peggy Struck
Include The Friends In Your Estate Plans Common Roots Caf & Catering Margie Bergstrom Lisa and John Swanson
Eastside Food Co-op Lawrence Breimhurst James Wellman
If you or your advisor would like information on how to Escape Climbing, LLC
Frost
Dana Burns Ann Bergstrom and Gay Wilker
Karen and Mark Wise !
James Burseth
name Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness as a beneficiary Fulton Brewing Company Kathy Carlson
Gear West Ski & Run Nada Wilma Crain
of your estate or about the benefits of a planned gift, please call Joe's Sporting Goods Raymond C. Dahill
Lake Superior Art Glass
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STAFF:
Paul Danicic, Executive Director
Betsy Daub, Science & Conservation Director Climate Change in the Boundary Waters
Tonia Kittelson, Northern Communities Director
Cori Mattke, Membership & Operations Director The Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness has begun a campaign to raise awareness and spur
Rachel Wagner, Membership & Administrative
action surrounding climate change. Scientists predict that as Minnesotas climate warms in the coming
Coordinator decades, the Boundary Waters could experience drastic ecological changes that could detract from
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
its cultural, scientific, and economic value. Thus, we feel it is part of our mission to ensure the public
Nicholas Banovetz is informed when it comes to the science of climate change in Minnesota and keep our members up
Margo Brownell, Vice Chair to date on the latest news in climate change policy. To be a part of the campaign, please follow us on
Paul Fate Facebook and Twitter and subscribe to our email list. !
Mark Hennessy
Holly Jenkins To read about the kick-off to our climate campaign, visit http://bit.ly/ClimateKickoff
Dick Krueger, Treasurer
Krisann Kleibacker Lee
Tim Lewis
Tony Lockhart
John Mowery
Dan Pauly, Chair
Steve Safranski
Kaj Thompson
Kim Young, Secretary
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS:
Richard Flint
ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Chel Anderson
Lee Frelich
Jim Furnish
Bill Hansen
Frank Jewell
Lynn McClure
Steve Piragis
Kevin Proescholdt
Sue Schurke
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