PARTNERS & RECOGNITION

Our partners fuel our mission, creating a positive ripple effect throughout our community and helping preserve the lagoon as a vibrant watershed. Thank you for being a driving force behind our shared vision of excellence in environmental education, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.

Recognition updates occur three times each year in conjunction with our Watermark newsletter distribution: Spring, Fall, and our Annual Report at the close of the calendar year. For new partners, recognition will begin upon receipt of the contribution.

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

major gift members

The Major Gift Circle recognizes individuals and families who have made philanthropic gifts of $1,000 or more in support of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s mission and commitment to excellence in environmental education and stewardship. This recognition reflects a donor’s cumulative giving to the Foundation over time, including donations, sponsorships, and other contributions that advance our work in the community.

This list includes Major Gift Circle Members through February 2026

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

Champions for Environmental Stewardship Partners

Together, with our Champions of Environmental Stewardship Partners, we are on a journey to provide quality equal access environmental opportunities to our diverse communities. Annual Partnerships provide year-round benefits and ongoing visibility with AHLF. Grantors who fund our programs for 2+ years fund are recognized as partners. Learn about becoming a Champion here.

Pinnacle Partner - $75,000+

Legacy partner- $50,000+

Visionary partner - $20,000+

Champion Partner - $15,000+

Gaurdian partner - $10,000+

STEWARD PARTNER - $5,000+

ADVOCATE PARTNER - $2,500+

Friend Partner - $1,500+

Grantors

Our generous grantors play a vital role in supporting the programs and initiatives of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Their funding helps provide free access for students to our Academy for Environmental Stewardship, supports student transportation, enhances technology, improves trails and conservation efforts, and funds important capital improvements.

Grantors listed below have provided funding within the past year or are new supporters. Grantors listed above are recognized as Foundation Partners, having supported the Foundation for two or more years.

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cORPORATE STEWARDS & BUSINESS MEMBERS

Encompassing exclusive event sponsors, monetary contributions from corporations, business members and dedicated volunteer efforts with workdays, all with a contribution of $1,000 and above, alphabetically organized.