UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Land Trust will be celebrating its 20th anniversary as part of its annual dinner, slated for Oct. 11 at the Lodge at Blue Lakes.
The trust is welcoming Congressman Mike Thompson as guest speaker.
The Lake County Land Trust was officially founded as a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization in 1994. Since then, the Land Trust has played a vital role in conservation efforts in Lake County.
The Land Trust now owns and operates the Rodman Preserve on the north end of Clear Lake, spearheaded the purchase and preservation of the Black Forest on the slopes of Mt. Konocti, owns and manages the Rabbit Hill Park in Middletown and is partnering with The Nature Conservancy in managing the Boggs Lake Preserve on Mt. Hannah.
One of the most exciting projects the Land Trust is currently involved with is dubbed the Big Valley Wetlands Preservation Project.
This project focuses on preservation of the remaining unprotected wetlands on the shoreline of Clear Lake, spanning from Clear Lake State Park to south Lakeport.
A conceptual area protection plan for this area, spearheaded by the Land Trust, has recently received approval from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, making the trust eligible to receive funding from the State Wildlife Conservation Board to purchase property and conservation easements in this area.
The Land Trust currently has an option on one 30 acre parcel and has successfully raised almost $100,000 towards the purchase price of this beautiful piece of lakefront property.
In addition, the Land Trust recently has begun negotiations for the purchase of another parcel adjacent to its current optioned property for a total of 74 acres of lakefront and near-shore habitat.
The Lake County Land Trust will be celebrating its past achievements and current efforts as part of its 20th anniversary celebration at the annual benefit dinner.
The dinner is a fundraiser and features live music, Lake County wines, and a fabulous silent auction. Tickets cost $70 per person and include wine.
This year the event will start at 3 p.m. but guests are invited to come even earlier to relax and enjoy a beverage on the deck at The Lodge at Blue Lakes.
Participants also are encouraged to stay at the lodge; reservations can be made by calling The Lodge at Blue Lakes at 707-275-2181.
A discounted room rate will be given to those who are attending the Land Trust dinner – so don’t forget to mention that you are part of the Land Trust event – and in addition, Peter and Maryann Schmid, owners of the Lodge, will donate 10 percent of the room cost to the Land Trust.
Dinner reservations must be made separately by calling 707-262-0707 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and providing contact information.
Reservations will be confirmed once payment for the dinner has been received.
For information about the Lake County Land Trust, visit www.lakecountylandtrust.org or call 707-262-0707.
Land Trust to celebrate 20th anniversary at annual dinner
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