We at Friends of Independence Lake, Inc., continue to work to keep our public roads, lands, and lakes open to the public. Until now, it has been three couples spending tens of thousands of our own individual funds to fight for these rights. The public support has been invaluable to us, knowing that we are helping the coming generations to have the same type of access that we have had throughout our lifetimes. We appreciate you all "having our backs" while we waded through the legal issues, the countless meetings, and the frustrating slowness of the process to try and keep access to Independence Lake. Friends of Independence Lake, Inc., is now a California State and Federal Non-Profit, enjoying 501(c)(3) status. We can now accept tax-deductible donations to our cause. As our tax year draws to a close, and the potential to return full public access to Independence Lake draws closer, we need your help in funding this fight. If you would like to donate, please visit our website: www.friendsofindependencelake.com and click on the "donate" button near the welcome banner. You can donate by credit card, PayPal account, or you can send us a check to: FOIL, P.O. Box 1064, Loyalton, CA 96118-1064. All of us so appreciate your help and your funds! We promise to continue the fight to keeping our public roads, lands, and lakes open to the public, starting with Independence Lake! Gratefully, Julie Osburn CFO, Friends of Independence Lake, Inc.