PARTNERS & RECOGNITION


Our partners fuel our mission, creating a positive ripple effect in our community and preserving the lagoon as a vibrant watershed. Thank you for being the driving force behind our shared vision of environmental stewardship and community empowerment.
*Updates to recognition occur quarterly

Lagoon Legacy Society

This list includes individuals who have added AHLF as a beneficiary to their will or living trust, allowing them to leave a legacy of support for our environmental education and stewardship programs.

  • Sunny Blende & Randy Hixon
  • Stacy Hall
  • Diane Kahler
  • Cindy & Mike Metts
  • Colleen & Ian McDaniel
  • Dr. Renuka Sethi

major gift members

This list includes Major Gift ($1000+ donation) between the dates February 2024 – February 2025 organized by totality of all gifts given to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Major Gift Members who purchased a Brick are highlighted in blue.  


Margie Newell. Robert Beard, Michelle & Matt Ginn, Carole & John Sanders. Julie Gibbs. Joann & John Johnson. Leah Bissonette & Robert Hemphill. Susan & Bill Hoehn, Michelle Lund. Sandy & Carlton Lund. Janean & Tim Stripe. Stacy Hall. Rachel & Cole Ivanovich. Cheri & Ron Dixon, Liz Carnes. April & Henry | Shute, Barbi & Greg Nelson, Elaine Nielsen. Jean & George Wever. Cate & Michael Schumacher, Laura & Jeff Segall, Phyllis & Matt Hall. Robert Hampton. Tara Stanz. Lisa & Terrell Rodman. Lin & Joe Ball. Carla & Thomas Applegate. Ken Kebow. Lynnell Talone Honda. Shelley & William Wong. Leslie & Jim Brubaker. Vicki & Neil Black. Karen Bond. Janie & Andrew Hughes. Shawn & Bill Milligan. Jaidene & Roby Vigilucci. Heather & Jimmy Ukegawa. Carolyn & Mark OMalley. Robin & Don Wofford. Rebecca Brown & Ed Rose. Jodi & Jon James. Cindy & Mike Metts. Meg & Alex Preston. Catherine & Jos Magana. Sue & Steve Hart. Beth & Robert Schmeiser. Jane & Todd Hashbarger. Patti & Steve Baker. Jacqueline & Gerry Hernandez. Traci & Rick Grove. Dawn & Jeff Van Siclen. Laurie Simon Kaguni. Andrea & Kurtis Peterson. Ann Kulchin. Cindy & John Wallace. Heidi & Neal Digert. Ingrid Weibust & Jacen Grant. Lynn & Neal Fogelhut. Mary & Robert Meigs. Sara Huber. Lieberman Kuehler.

Champions for Environmental Stewardship Sponsors

Together, with our Champions of Environmental Stewardship Sponsors, we are on a journey to provide quality equal access environmental opportunities to our diverse communities. Learn about becoming a Champion here.

HERO Sponsor - $50,000

platinum Sponsor - $25,000

Diamond Sponsor - $10,000

Emerald Sponsor - $7,500

Gold Sponsor - $5,000

Ruby Sponsor - $2,500

Silver Sponsor - $1,500

Bronze Sponsor - $1,000

Grantors

Our generous grantors play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse array of programs at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Their contributions encompass funding for students to participate in our Academy for Environmental Stewardship at no cost, providing essential transportation for students, enabling technological advancements, enhancing trails and conservation efforts, and facilitating crucial capital improvements.

Business Members ($1,000 and above)

We are grateful for the support of new and returning business members of the Foundation. This list includes all new business members and renewing business members received through 10/01/2024.

AMERICAN AVOCETS $2500

other sponsors

Encompassing exclusive event sponsors, monetary contributions from corporations, and dedicated volunteer efforts with workdays, all with a contribution of $1000 and above.

life members

  • Susan & Richard Andrews
  • Bruce Bandemer
  • Judy & Kent Bricker
  • Leslie & Jim Brubaker
  • California's Own Native Landscape Design
  • Component Concepts
  • Bonnie Dominguez
  • Debra Douglas
  • Ramona Finnila
  • Randi Fjaeran
  • Alexandra Govorova
  • Denise & Gary Hill
  • Inger Huber
  • Sara Huber
  • Carol & Tom King
  • Judith & Wesley Marx
  • Jeanne & Robert McFadden
  • Mario Monroy
  • Julie & Paul Nygaard
  • Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation
  • Lance Schulte
  • Robert Wilkinson
  • Barbara Wood