Donor Testimonials

Anne and Jim Smith

"When we spend time on a river, whether we’re wading in a mountain stream, trying to spot fish in a meadow creek or hiking past a waterfall, we feel part of something bigger than ourselves. We arranged our legacy gift to Western Rivers Conservancy because we want our children and grandchildren—and the generations that follow—to have the same opportunity to connect with nature by spending time on healthy rivers.

We feel WRC is unparalleled in its work to save the great rivers of the West. Every time WRC buys river lands, it does so with a razor-sharp focus on protecting them permanently for the benefit of fish, wildlife and people.

We derive great satisfaction from knowing that our legacy gift with WRC will protect this incredible resource for future generations. We want to do everything we can to ensure the West’s rivers are here and healthy forever."

Amy Wheat and Douglas Rathkamp

"The notion of giving something back in a meaningful way became an essential part of our estate planning. In considering organizations to bequest a legacy gift to, we had two primary concerns; first was mission and second was the organization’s ability to make our gift impactful.

Since we both share a love for the natural beauty and grandeur of the West, and recognizing that rivers are the lifeblood of these ecosystems, preserving cold-water river habitat was a mission we ardently support. No other organization fulfills this mission more completely than Western Rivers Conservancy.

During the past several years we have had the good fortune to meet representatives of WRC, visit their projects and appreciate first-hand the difference their work is making. Now that we know WRC personally and share their passion for their work, we are confident our bequest will be effectively used to preserve river habitats for future generations."

Marty and Cleve Pinnix

"When we had the occasion to revise our wills, we wanted to make a legacy gift to something of lasting value for our region.

We chose to make a bequest to Western Rivers Conservancy. Knowing the unique role WRC plays in land conservation, contributing to that legacy felt right.

WRC works to ensure that the best of our region’s great rivers stay intact. They secure precious fish and wildlife habitat and provide public access and enjoyment far into the future.

If the preservation and protection of the West’s outstanding rivers is important to you, please join us in including Western Rivers Conservancy in your will or estate plans."