Elizabeth “Lizzy” Raffin

Lizzy’s introduction to the Henry’s Fork watershed began in the early 90s, when her family built and began operating The Henry’s Fork Lodge in south Pinehaven. Over the intervening years, all the members of her family have found a sense of home, community, and place in Island Park. In the earlier days of her childhood, she spent hours exploring the riverbanks chasing marmots and wildflowers, riding horses with her aunt, and picnicking with her mother and grandmother at some of the public access sites HFF has helped acquire and maintain. It wasn’t until her later teenage years that her uncle introduced her to flyfishing, establishing her connection to a sport that has since captivated her attention and imagination, and grounded her in the Henry’s Fork.

As Vice President of the Ishiyama Foundation, Lizzy is serving as a third-generation trustee. The Foundation has several priority areas, including western land and particularly water  conservation, sustaining partnerships with numerous water and land focused organizations in the west. She also serves on the board of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), NPCA’s Northern Rockies Regional Council, and Western River Conservancy’s Bay Area Advisory Council.