The plaque lists names of individuals and groups wanting to show support for the Land Trust’s work in protecting special qualities of area lands or to honor others while contributing funds for the Land Trust’s efforts.

The plaque tradition began in 2007 when the Land Trust gave its Elwha Return artwork to the citizens of Clallam County, and County officials arranged for its display in the Courthouse’s entry area facing Fourth Street, in Port Angeles. Plaques with donor listings are on the wall of the corridor west of the artwork. A plaque describing Elwha Return hangs below the artwork, just east of the elevator.

Three local artists, Clark Mundy, Darrell Charles Jr. and Al Charles Jr., donated Elwha Return to the Land Trust to help the organization raise funds for its work and to celebrate partnerships among individuals and groups, including local governments and tribes, nonprofit organizations like the Land Trust and businesses in helping protect the area’s special qualities.

Mundy, who initiated the Elwha Return project, is noted for creating hammered copper fish and other art, with an emphasis on natural and cultural qualities of the area. Darrell Charles Jr. and Al Charles Jr. have collaborated with Mundy on projects including the Erickson Playfield totem pole, in Port Angeles. The Charleses are members of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.

Elwha Return incorporates Coast Salish design, abalone inlay, carved western red cedar and hammered copper. It depicts a female salmon depositing her eggs while two males hover nearby, waiting to fertilize them. A young salmon also

Each $100 contribution to the Land Trust qualifies its donors for one line on the plaque. Donations to the nonprofit organization are tax deductible. This year’s listings include names of 37 individuals and organizations showing support and 29 names of those being honored or memorialized. Although many of those memorialized died in recent years, one listing honors Helen Isbell MacNamarra, described as “Pioneer Child of the Upper Elwha Valley, who lived from 1895-1990.

Mundy, one of the artists who donated the artwork described the Land Trust’s work as a “beacon” of the kind of collaboration they believe will be needed to protect qualities that make the North Olympic Peninsula a special place.

“We are all partners in the future of this great place, and that’s what Elwha Return represents – working together for the future,” he said when preparing for the dedication of the artwork and the first plaque.

Qualities of land the nonprofit organization protects include habitat for salmon and other wildlife, farmland, sustainable commercial timberland, clean water and air, scenic vistas, open space and cultural heritage.

Donations can be made through this Web site or the Land Trust’s office, 104 N. Laurel St., Suite 114, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Donors or those they have chosen
to honor or memorialize
January 2007—February 2008

Jim and Linda Aldrich
Bob and Gail Anundson
Lee Bowen and Sue Gilleland
Valmer W. Cameron
In memory of Evelyn Chadd
Clawson Construction LLC
In memory of Gaylord DeForest
John and Becky Doherty
Paul Blake and Martha Ellul
Dr. Jack E. and Patricia K.A. Fletcher
Honoring Anthony and Anna Godde
Charlie Grant, a gentle man who inspired many
Richard and Camille Headrick
Harry and Maria Luisa Jackson
In memory of Mary Karkeck for her tireless work preparing Land Trust documents to protect land in Clallam County
In memory of Barbara D. Leadbetter
In memory of Dr. Ron Lemire, Seattle, friend of the Olympic Peninsula
Honoring Harry Lydiard’s work on the Salt Creek
In honor of Helen Isbell MacNamarra, 1895-1990
“Pioneer Child of the Upper Elwha Valley”
In memory of Robert M. McCrorie
In memory of Si and Jane McLaughlin
In memory of Al and Dorothy Mellon
The Meyer Family
In memory of Joan C. Miller
In memory of Kate and Diana Nixon
James and Sheila Pfaff
In memory of Victor “Viroch” Posten
Tom Pratt
The Raknells
Mel and Vicci Rudin
In memory of Dr. George Saari and Hans Saari
Honoring the marriage of Amanda Sanders and Tom Kay
In memory of Alex Sandison
In memory of Les Sandison
Arnold and Debbie Schouten
In memory of Matthew Peter Schroeder
Scott Shaffer
Shaffer & Parks family
Ivan Sorensen
Soroptimist International Port Angeles Jet Set
In memory of Alan R. Stewart
In memory of Earl Stone
Sandra Tatro, M.D.
In memory of Mary Ellen Thompson
Lou Templeton
In memory of Mike Tracy
William and Connie Waddington
In memory of Jerry Williamson
Judy Winthrop, in memory of Esther Winthrop

Businesses and individuals can help cover expenses for this major event and for the Land Trust’s work throughout the year through StreamFest Sponsorships.

Sponsors benefits include being able to host a booth about their products and/or services. Sponsors also receive publicity through StreamFest ads, printed programs and signage. Sponsorships start at $500. They can consist of cash or in-kind contributions or a combination. More information is on this Web site by clicking on Options and Benefits for Sponsors. Agreement forms, which follow the Options and Benefits sheet, are due at the Land Trust office by May 1. Payments are due July 1.

Other involvement opportunities include sharing of pictures, words or music to express what you like about the special qualities of the North Olympic Peninsula. We’ve already received this beautiful photograph from Bob Kaune, titled “Blue and Gold.” The photograph of the Elwha River, in Olympic National Park, is currently part of the Strait Art 2008 show at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Bob Kaune’s StreamFest submission, “Elwha River Reflections.” His photography is among artwork exhibited at Strait Art 2008 through May 11.

Original songs and original lyrics to familiar melodies came from Steve Koehler. They are available on Steve’s Web site . Of particular interest may be Steve’s lyrics for “Roll on Dungeness,” which uses the same melody and is inspired by the lyrics of Woody Guthrie’s classic, “Roll on Columbia”; and “Longer Than You,” which Steve calls “a recognition of North Olympic Peninsula waters.”

More information about this new sharing aspect of StreamFest is in the news release on this Web site. StreamFest welcomes original submissions.

Volunteer opportunities for StreamFest begin with planning and continue until about 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, when the meadows at Ennis Arbor Farm have been cleared of canopies, tables, chairs and everything it takes for a successful StreamFest. Next planning session is Wednesday, April 9. More information is available from volunteer StreamFest chairperson, Robbie Mantooth, at streamfest@northolympiclandtrust.org or 360-808-3139.

You can read about major elements of StreamFest on this Streamfest flyer.

Morris has accepted the Land Trust’s Board invitation to work with the nonprofit organization as a member of its Board of Directors.

“As a resident of the Peninsula, I want to do what I can to protect and manage a significant portion of the remaining natural landscape,” said Morris, who served as ONP superintendent from 1994 to 2003.

He said he hopes his experience from the National Park Service will be helpful to the Land Trust.

Since returning to Port Angeles, Morris also has joined the local YMCA Board and volunteers with Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center. Before retiring from Olympic National Park and taking the Peace Corps assignment, he was a member of the North Olympic Tourism and City Parks and Recreation boards, an ex officio member of Olympic Park Institute’s Board and worked with the Olympic National Resource Center.

While superintendent of Olympic National Park, Morris had a leadership role in purchasing the two Elwha River dams, establishing Friends of Olympic National Park and initiating the Park’s General Management Plan.

His international activities included other Peace Corps work, advising Sri Lanka’s Dept. of Wildlife Conservation and assisting several other countries with conservation work.

Land Trust President Jim Mantooth said the organization is fortunate to have Morris working with the other directors.

“We believe his decision to work with us is another indication of support for the importance of the Land Trust’s efforts to protect lands outside the Park through voluntary agreements with property owners,” he said. “Many of these lands are part of ecosystems that begin within the Park and extend beyond its boundaries.”

The organization has protected more than 1,500 acres of land with special qualities since local citizens established it in 1990. Those qualities include: habitat for salmon and other wildlife, farmland, sustainable commercial timberland, clean water and air, scenic vistas, open space and cultural heritage. More information about the local Land Trust’s services and opportunities for involvement is available from northolympiclandtrust.org and its office, 360-417-1815.

Some artwork may be chosen for use on posters to promote the annual fall event, according to Robbie Mantooth, who heads StreamFest volunteers.

Contributions of drawings, paintings, words, photos, music or other art expressing feelings about the qualities of the North Olympic Peninsula will displayed at the Land Trust’s 8th annual StreamFest, the weekend of Sept. 6-7 in Port Angeles.

“Homegrown Hoedown” will be this year’s StreamFest theme, focusing on such “homegrown” and local assets as scenery, streams, farms, water quality and cultural heritage, with music from local members of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers helping create a festival atmosphere.

Mantooth said visual art appropriate for the StreamFest poster will be considered for this year’s design if it is received by April 4.

Other submissions, including prose or poetry of up to 500 words, received by June 6 will be considered for display at the event.

Mantooth said, “This year’s StreamFest will put more emphasis than ever on our local assets. StreamFest always has celebrated qualities the Land Trust protects. Inviting others to contribute their own “homegrown creations” to depict their favorite qualities seems right in line with the theme.”

She encouraged people to let their imaginations run free in the materials they create.

“I have been thinking about images of musical instruments with vegetables and fruits mingling with notes,” she said. “We hope people will come up with lots of original ideas.”

She said submissions may be sent digitally to streamfest@northolympiclandtrust.org or to the Land Trust office, 104 N. Laurel, Suite 114, Port Angeles, WA 98362. All submissions need to be accompanied by the name and contact information of the artist and a statement that they are original and may be used by the Land Trust without monetary compensation, Mantooth said. A form for providing this information is available at northolympiclandtrust.org. Contributors who don’t have access to the Internet may simply print information on an accompanying piece of paper. Submitted materials will not be returned. Please fill out this Submission Form with your entry. Basic 2008 Streamfest information can be reached by clicking Streamfest Information.

The Homegrown Hoedown theme was inspired after the local chapter of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers joined StreamFest as musical sponsors to play music for StreamFest Saturday and Sunday at Ennis Arbor Farm.

In addition to providing featured groups of performers on the main stage, Old Time Fiddlers plan to participate in jam sessions under the trees and on the meadows with anyone who wants to bring a musical instrument. Mantooth added that all will be welcome to sing, clap or dance along.

The Ennis Arbor Farm event again will feature local foods, interpretive walks and other activities, as well as booths for organizations and businesses. Saturday’s StreamFest at Ennis Arbor Farm starts at 3 p.m., after the annual Insider’s Tour from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s tour will delve into restoration and protection efforts in the Salt Creek watershed, west of Port Angeles. Sunday’s StreamFest will be start at 11 a.m. at the farm.

More details about this year’s StreamFest will be posted on the Land Trust’s Web site and announced in news releases and ads

StreamFest is the Land Trust’s major fundraising and outreach event. Its name comes from the stream flowing through Ennis Arbor Farm, which is protected by a permanent legal agreement between owners Jim and Robbie Mantooth and the Land Trust.

“The Land Trust protects much more than streams,” said Jim Mantooth, president of the nonprofit organization. “StreamFest just started at our place because we invited people to come see an example of what the Land Trust protects.”

People wanting to help with StreamFest planning, volunteer at the September event or contribute cash or in-kind donations may send a message to streamfest@northolympiclandtrust.org or phone the Mantooths, 360-457-5415.

North Olympic Land Trust protects more than 1,500 acres of land in Clallam County with special qualities, primarily through voluntary permanent legal agreements with property owners. It owns about 100 acres that have been donated or awarded through grants, and remains interested in protecting additional lands.

More information about the organization’s services is available on the Web site or from the office.