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Page 1 of 1 Ogden City Council Work Session: November 1, 2016 WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER YEARLY CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT REPORT Action: To receive report Background The City Council has requested to receive information from local foundations and nonprofit organizations that have a contractual agreement with Ogden City. These presentations help the Council to become more familiar with the objectives and efforts of the organizations. The foundation will describe their organizational mission and goals, successes and challenges over the past year and any future plans for your organization. Attached is a report provided by Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Buz Marthaler, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be present to give a report. Council Staff Contact: Mavis Hawley, (801)629-8166 ---PAGE BREAK--- Pacific Loon Patient, A Rare Find! Pacific Loons typically breed in Alaska and Northern Canada and may stop in Utah during their migrations between these breeding grounds and the Pacific coastline. This young Loon quickly became a star as word got out to excited Utah birders of his location. Sadly, this visitor became entangled in fishing line, unable to free himself. When rescuers approached, the loon would dive out of reach. They tried a net with no luck, but finally a fisherman cast his line out over the bird and was able to carefully snag the line that bound the bird’s head and body and the loon was reeled in. The tangled line had cut all the way to the bone of the lower jaw requiring sutures. X-rays were taken to determine if the bird had swallowed anything harmful (lead sinkers, hooks, etc.). The radiographs showed a swallowed hook that required “exploratory surgery” to locate and remove. The Pacific Loon is currently doing well and being administered daily doses of antibiotics and pain meds as it heals. Newest Education Ambassador: After 4-1/2 years, our Golden Eagle Phoenix becomes our ninth raptor Education Ambassador. In 2012, Phoenix rose from the ashes on Independence Day. At only 86 days old he was rescued from certain death after his nest was consumed by a human-caused wildfire. Phoenix fought hard over the course of many months to regain his health. Early in 2015, WRCNU determined Phoenix “non-releasable” due to a beak deformity caused by the intense heat of the fire, so in March 2015 WRCNU applied for their first Live Eagle Exhibition Permit—an excruciatingly long process. September 2015, while waiting on approval of his permit, we found Phoenix fighting again for his life; found face down in the dirt on 9/11 (Patriot Day). A mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus had bitten Phoenix transmitting a deadly infection which strikes the nervous system—now one year later our federal and state permits are approved and Phoenix’s health continues to improve. He can fly, but continues physical therapy (PT) for partial paralysis of his left leg. WRCNU gives a “Big Shout Out” to Anthony Woerner (Human Rehab Specialist) for donating his time and expertise every week for the past year to help Phoenix through the PT process—we’ve seen marked improvement in Phoenix’s health and abilities thanks to Anthony! Phoenix still goes through light PT twice each day as well as a more vigorous session weekly and he continues to show slow but consistent progress—he’s the same fighter we’ve all come to admire and love; he never gives up. Phoenix the Miracle Eagle! Upcoming Calendar Events January 2017: prior year (2016) donation tax receipts are mailed out each January. This saves us precious time and money over mailing individual receipts throughout the year. If you have tax receipt questions please email us at [EMAIL REDACTED]. April 28, 29, 30 (Fri/Sat/Sun) 2017: Mark your calendars for our 7th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower and Open House; each year it gets bigger and better, so don’t miss out. Fun for the entire family: kids craft tables, adult silent auction items & baskets, WRCNU’s Animal Ambassadors on display and much more... Winter 2016/17 Dear Friends: “…responsible stewardship of wildlife and habitat.” Anthony Woerner and Phoenix; PT session, Sept 2016 ---PAGE BREAK--- Juvenile Dark Morph Ferruginous Hawk released after a severe storm brought it down Another Busy and Successful Year for Wildlife and WRCNU! WRCNU has treated over 16,000 wildlife patients in our short 7-1/2 years. As of this printing, we have seen 2,400 wild animals this year and it’s still not over. Pictured are some of the success stories that keep us energized to continue our work; more than 90% are reminders of the human impact wildlife is confronted with each and every day as we continue to encroach on or take away valuable habitat. Our final success story starts with a fence and an owl, a tragedy we see repeated every year. Here a young fledgling Short-eared Owl is learning to fly and hunt with its parents when … along comes a barbed wire fence. Fence and electrical/phone lines cause great pain and suffering, from broken legs and wings, to permanent feather follicle damage, to torn tendons. These injuries often lead to death from exposure and damage, but the lucky ones are returned to the wild after rehabilitation or, as in this case, they may become amazing education ambassadors. This fortunate young lady was spotted by two wildlife photographers and saved from certain death. After several months with WRCNU it was determined that she should not be released, but she is expected to be staying in the local area with SLC’s HawkWatch International; she’ll no doubt be a big hit for their education program. American White Pelican Released onto the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Orphaned Long-tailed Weasel kit in its new forever home at Oregon’s Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center (WIREC) Orphaned Badger “cub” during a walk-about at its new forever home also at Oregon’s WIREC Storm Victim, this Long-billed Dowitcher is released just days later Bald Eagle “Aquila” (#30) released after mending a broken wing from a vehicle collision. Above: Young Short-eared Owl entangled in barbed wire fence. Photo taken by rescuer and wildlife photographer Ron Dudley Left: the inset photo shows the same juvenile after a couple months of rehab—you might notice the left wing does not sit quite right due to tendon damage from the fence. Left: a Great Blue Heron lands after a short but successful release flight Orphaned and emaciated baby Beaver kit is healthy and projected for release once she is 2 yrs old ---PAGE BREAK--- Charity Code: 74219 Your Lost Pennies (something to ponder) Most of us spend money on things that mean less than giving a gift from the heart. Do you know where your pennies go? Would you like to know and in return receive that amazing “warm fuzzy” knowing you are part of something bigger than yourself? Look below at what your small daily expenses (your lost pennies) can do for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife for far less than a donut, soda, or latte a day. $15 a month (49¢/day) will purchase 8-9 boxes of fish to feed an adult pelican for 2 months. $25 a month (82¢/ day) will feed an eagle for 2 months while in our care. $5 a month (17¢/day) will feed a hummingbird a life-sustaining nutritional diet for 3 months … they don’t survive long on “sugar water”. $50 a month ($1.64/day) will provide a lifesaving surgery and follow-up care for 1 large raptor (Eagle, Hawk, Falcon or Owl). $100 a month ($3.29/ day) will provide essential food or medical care for many different animals who deserve a 2nd chance. Please “Open Your Hearts” There is no state or federal funding for our program, we depend on donations from supporters like you. Wildlife rehabilitation is not cheap but we feel the need for our services, to both the community (you) and the injured animals, is HUGE and therefore they must remain—please open your hearts and give a gift that will keep you warm all winter long knowing you are benefitting thousands of animals by giving them the second chance they deserve. JOIN US! We can do what we do, only because people like you do what you can. Be part of a group who has treated over 16,000 animals and help ensure we are here for another seven years to treat another 16,000 as well as reaching tens of thousands of individuals with our educational outreach programs. ...you are the strength and hope. @ Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah Mailing Address: 3127 N Pelican Dr., Farr West, UT 84404 Physical Address: 1490 Park Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401 Website: WWW.WRCNU.ORG Email Questions: [EMAIL REDACTED] Volunteer Info: [EMAIL REDACTED] Phone: (801) 814-7888 Become a WRCNU Sustainer and join the growing number of supporters who truly make a difference—go to www.wrcnu.org and click on our “Donate” page for more details. Our 1st newsletter of each year showcases our Sustainers and Partnerships from the prior year; Spring of 2017 will be the first use of our new “Donor Category” logos designed by one of our very gifted Cofounders, Amber Hansen—Thank you Amber for continuing to share your amazing talents with WRCNU! Contact Information Ravens $20/Month or $240—$419/Yr Chickadees $5/Month or $100—$179/Yr & Undisclosed CFC donors / Others North American Beavers $35/Month or $420—$599/Yr Great Horned Owls $50/Mo or $600—$1,199/Yr Ospreys $100/Mo or $1,200—$4,999/Yr Golden Eagles $5,000 and Up Flying Squirrels $15/Month or $180—$239/Yr ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Directors (A Volunteer, “Hands-on Board”) Buz Marthaler, Chair/Finances (Founder) Stacie Peck, Vice Chair (Founder) DaLyn Marthaler, Ex. Dir./Wildlife Specialist (Founder) Erin Adams, Director & Vol. Coordinator (Founder) Dave Hestand, Director, Info. Data Specialist Shellie Palau, Director, Fundraiser Coordinator Elizabeth La Madeleine, Director & Events Who We Are ---PAGE BREAK--- WRCNU ---PAGE BREAK--- Overview WRCNU: Mission Who We are & history Services WRCNU Partnerships Goals 2016 Successes and Challenges Volunteers and Patient Numbers Museum Wildlife Successes and Challenges Miscellaneous Achievements ---PAGE BREAK--- Our Mission Through wildlife rehabilitation and education we will empower the community to engage in conservation and responsible stewardship of wildlife and habitat. ---PAGE BREAK--- WRCNU A 501(c)(3) Public Charity State And Federally Licensed Supported solely by donations from General Public Businesses No State or Federal funding Staffed by 3 Employees Supported by Volunteers Junior Volunteer program (ages 13 – 17) Adults of all ages (currently 18 – and UP) Who We Are ---PAGE BREAK--- Our History Established as a 501(c)3 Public Charity on Feb 19, 2009. Eight years later Located at the mouth of Ogden canyon Largest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Utah Average over 2,400 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals annually. More than 16,000 Wild animals treated Who We Are ---PAGE BREAK--- We Provide our service area with experienced, trained, certified rehabilitation that is state & federally licensed. Services ---PAGE BREAK--- Almost 95% of all animals we receive, are from human causes (direct & indirect). Car and window hits, electrocutions, being shot, poisonings, traps, pruning vegetation, domestic animal attacks, uncapped chimneys and vents, wildfires, petroleum spills, human caused disease and more. We are able to release 65 - 68% of these animals back into the wild. Services ---PAGE BREAK--- Bronx Zoo, NY Carolina Raptor Center, NC Center for Birds of Prey, SC HawkWatch Int’l, UT Lehigh Valley Zoo, PA Raptor Education Foundation, CO River Trail Nature Center, IL Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, NH Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, FL Tracy Aviary, UT Services ---PAGE BREAK--- Striving to Build Strong Partnerships Ogden City Harvest Moon Festival Ogden Arts Festival Historical 25th Street S. Eccles Dinosaur Park Other Partners Tracy Aviary Utah State University Weber State University (Purple Pride) University of Utah Partnerships ---PAGE BREAK--- Striving to Build Strong Partnerships Others (cont.) Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge HawkWatch International (SLC) Utah Birders Davis Youth Center (Corrections) Boy & Girl Scouts of America Western Wildlife Conservancy Partnerships ---PAGE BREAK--- Striving to Build Strong Partnerships Others (cont.) Thanksgiving Point Wild Utah Project GSL Audubon Wild About Birds Great Salt Lake Bird Festival Many National Conservation Groups/Projects and Still GROWING Partnerships ---PAGE BREAK--- WRCNU Goals Build Long-term Fiscal Sustainment/Growth Grow Community Support for WRCNU Mission Provide Positive Influence and Motivation for Utah’s Conservation efforts Grow Education Programs: on-site & outreach Goals ---PAGE BREAK--- WRCNU Goals (cont.) 2017 focus: Upgrade Natural History Museum Displays for self- guided tours and formal programs New carpet (Ed Room, Offices x2) LVT (luxury vinyl Tile) flooring (Main Lobby and Breakroom) Resurface Parking lot (Ogden City Project) Continue Building/expanding Volunteer recruitment and Training courses Goals ---PAGE BREAK--- WRCNU Goals (cont.) 2018/19: Continue Upgrade of Facility Interior Replace flooring (East/West Lobby) with LVT Curtains replaced (Ed Room) Replace ceiling tiles (still under consideration) Long-term: Planning, Development & Fundraising for 10 – 12 outdoor bird display enclosures for public viewing Goals ---PAGE BREAK--- 2016 Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- Volunteers in 2016 409 individuals Providing More Than 15,464 Volunteer/Comm. Service hours Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- WRCNU Hours (Broken Down) Total Hours: 26,654 - Employee/Vol Staff hours: 11,190 - Volunteer Hours: 11,973 - Community Service Hours: 3,491 Court Ordered Service: 2,720 School Service: 600 WSU Group Projects: 136 Other: 35 Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- Patients in 2016 2,486 Patients since occupying facility (6 yrs) > 13,160 Overall Program Directly Impacted an estimated 16,120 people (2016 alone) Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- 21 Certification Museum ---PAGE BREAK--- 22 Museum Emmett Parker Collection “Baby Bird Room” One-way Public Viewing ---PAGE BREAK--- 23 Museum Egg and Nest Displays ---PAGE BREAK--- 24 Museum New Display Cases (Bird Wings, Beaks, Human Impact Displays) ---PAGE BREAK--- 25 Museum Education Room ---PAGE BREAK--- 26 Museum Education Classroom (Universities, Scout, GSL Bird Festival, Public, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2016 Wildlife Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- “Baby Season!” Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- Treating Hummingbirds… Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- … to Eagles … Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- and most everything in between! Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- WRCNU received 2,486 animals in 2016. Raptors: Eagles, Hawks, Owls & Falcons: 296 patients American Robins: 231 patients Various Finches, Swallows, Warblers: 431 patients Various Hummingbirds: 44 patients Mammals (21 different species): 129 patients Other various birds: 1,355 Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- Successes & Challenges Scheduled for Released Spring 2017 Typical Beaver Release ---PAGE BREAK--- Successes & Challenges Orphans: Beavers, Badgers, Weasels, OH MY! ---PAGE BREAK--- Successes & Challenges Various Baby Room Patients ---PAGE BREAK--- 2016 Miscellaneous Achievements ---PAGE BREAK--- Boy & Girl Scout Projects” Successes & Challenges Projects Completed Projects In Work ---PAGE BREAK--- Eagle Project Successes & Challenges Girl Scout Silver Project ---PAGE BREAK--- Weber State’s “Purple Pride Partner” Volunteers: Our Life’s Blood (409 in 2016) UTE Ornithology Class Presentation Patagonia SLC Successes & Challenges ---PAGE BREAK--- Successes & Challenges Meet Phoenix WRCNU’s Latest Education Ambassador ---PAGE BREAK--- Successes & Challenges Successful Rehabilitation Of Bald Eagle #030 ---PAGE BREAK--- Successes & Challenges WRCNU Receives Huge Community Support For Bald Eagle #030! ---PAGE BREAK--- Education Rehabilitation Release 5,992 “Likes” and Growing @ Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah 5,780 “Follows” and Growing ---PAGE BREAK--- You think it’s “within reach”? Of course, we’ve been rehabilitated! “it’s all within reach”