The Kennebec Land Trust

“Lake and denison lake and denison partner partner board members”

“By-law revisions adopted by members at annual meeting in august, 2013. The mission of the trust was clarified to include both land "preservation" and "conservation". Other changes reflect the growth of the organization, and the fact that many duties that used to be performed by the board are now done by staff. Article 10 was clarified to allow members, officers,directors, and family members of members, officers, and directors to be paid by the trust for specific services, but still excludes them from "private gain" from the trust's activities. Future proposed amendments would require two airings: they would be voted on once by the board of directors and again at a meeting of the members with at least one month's prior notification. The revisions also allow for voting by proxy and notification of meetings by electronic mail. A copy of the adopted by-laws are attached to the federal tax filing. A copy of the adopted by-laws are available upon request.”

“Klt is a membership organization.”

“Members present at the annual meeting elect the slate of officers and members of the board.”

“Members approve the slate of officers, elect members to the board, and vote on any changes to the by-laws at the annual meeting in august.”

“Form 990 is presented by the treasurer to the finance committee for review prior to submission. The full board receives a copy of the form 990 within 30 days of its submission. Consistent with the requirements of sec. 6104 (d) of the irc and regulations thereunder, copies of the form 990 are available upon request and a copy is posted on the website.”

“Annually, board members are required to sign a statement indicating that they are abiding by the conflict of interest policy. When matters arise in the board meetings for which a board member has a conflict, that board member will leave the room during discussion and recuse themselves from the vote.”

“Annually, the executive committee meets to review compensation and benefits for executive director. Comparable data is reviewed from other land trust sources and proposed compensation and benefits are presented to the full board within the budget. The compensation and benefits are adopted at the june meeting as part of the budget adoption process.”

“Annually, the executive committee meets to review compensation and benefits for key personnel. Comparable data is reviewed from other land trust sources and proposed compensation and benefits are presented to the full board within the budget. The compensation and benefits are adopted at the june meeting as part of the budget adoption process.”

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The kennebec land trust works cooperatively with landowners and communities to conserve the forests, shorelands, fields, and wildlife that define central maine. Klt protects land permanently, offers opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy the natural world, and works with partners to support sustainable forestry and farming. Established in 1988, klt works in 21 communities to protect 4861 acres on 60 properties through land donations, purchases, and conservation easements. Klt organizes hikes, paddles, and an annual march lecture (lyceum) series, and outdoor photography and painting workshops that encourage residents and visitors to learn about and enjoy kennebec county's natural landscape. One hundred dedicated volunteers, including 70 land stewards, commit over 4,300 hours of time annually to support klt's stewardship,education, administration, and governance. Klt has constructed 37 miles of trails on klt land. Klt has had 19 volunteer interns from 15 colleges and universities since 2005, helping to develop the next generation of conservation leadership. Klt is also the founding member of kennebec woodland partnership (kwp), a regional conservation initiative with 13 governmental and non-governmental organizations that promotes private and public woodland stewardship and conservation. In 2012 klt, kwp and three statewide partners launched the local wood works initiative: a project that promotes regionally and sustainably harvested wood and wood products.”

“One hundred dedicated volunteers, including interns and 70 land stewards, committed 4303 hours of time this fiscal year to support klt's stewardship, education, administration and governance.”

“Between person and place: conservation histories from the kennebec land trust, published in 2010, includes essays and photographs highlighting the stories behind klt's conservation lands; adventure, discover, explore: a family guide to klt properties, published in 2008, includes activities for children and parents. Programming includes: annual hikes, paddles, bird walks and outdoor photography and painting workshops; since 2009, over 1,100 central maine students, parents, and teachers have learned about sustainable forestry at the kennebec land trust's annual educational program at the 360-acre curtis homestead conservation area in leeds, me. March lecture series - lyceum - celebrating history, arts and ecology programs; klt annual meeting celebration including hikes, paddles and cookout; annual stewardship workshop for our 70 volunteer stewards.”

“Will inform and guide klt's land acquisition and conservation easement priorities for the future. Klt is a lead partner and the fiscal agent for both the kennebec woodland partnership (kwp) and the local wood works initiative: two successful regional conservation initiatives focused on the long-term sustainability of kennebec county's woodlands and a landscape-level approach to conservation.”

“Conservation area conservation easement. For several years, klt has been working to acquire, and in collaboration with the city of augusta, permanently conserve howard hill, one of the largest open spaces in augusta. Howard hill is a unique maine landmark of statewide significance, 164 acres that serves as the forested backdrop to the maine state house. Conserving this property will protect wildlife habitat and water quality, offer opportunities to build trails that link augusta and hallowell neighborhoods and the kennebec river rail trail, and be a demonstration site for sustainable forestry.”