2021 was a remarkable year for Channel Islands Restoration, highlighted by the success of the Foothills Forever Campaign. The campaign raised $20 million to preserve 101 acres of the West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills. Hikers, nature lovers, indigenous, and all our community members will get to take in the Foothill’s beauty for generations to come, and it is a privilege that we have been tasked with restoring and stewarding the land.
However, the Foothills Forever Campaign came at a significant cost to CIR. While the time and energy we poured into saving the West Mesa are investments we would make again and again, it redirected significant financial resources and staff time away from our normal operations. Regardless, our work continues; the educational tours, volunteer trips, and research initiatives we oversee remain critical to our mission and our communities.
Our work would not be possible without your support, and so we invite you to invest in our year-end campaign today. A gift to CIR will directly support our work and projects now and for years to come. Our goal is to raise $150,000 by December 31st to ensure we move forward from the significant investment of the Foothills Forever Campaign. You can make your gift today by clicking the button below or link here.
There is also an opportunity for you to create a lasting environmental legacy that supports habitat restoration and environmental education. You can support CIR by adding us as a beneficiary in your will or estate plan, and you can select CIR to receive a payout from a donor advised fund. For more information on planned giving opportunities, please contact Russ Charvonia at (805) 652-6941 or by email at russ@channelislandslg.com.
Thank you for your loyal support of CIR. We are a strong organization because of friends like you and as we look ahead to 2022, we look forward to continuing our important work with your support.
Sincerely,
Ken Owen
Executive Director