Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition-Technical Advisory Group

“The 990 is reviewed by Finance Committee before Treasurer signs off”

“All officers, directors, and key employees understand duty to disclosure conflict of interest by periodically signing statement affirming COI policy. Any disclosed conflict of interest is documented in minutes of governing body meeting along with discussions around any action steps, name of disclosing persons and those present for discussion.”

“Board of Directors reviews Executive Directors performance on a yearly basis and votes to amend compensation.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conlfict of interest policy and financial statements avilable to the public upon request.”

“Executive Director reviews key employees performances twice a year and determines salary changes.”

“Program Service Expenses 98,824, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 CLIMATE RESILIENCE - We are a voice of the nearby community, which is negatively impacted by environmental, social and economic impacts of pollution intensified by climate change. DRCC is drawing the links between climate change, gentrification, displacement and community power. We embrace advocacy as a tool to inform policy in order to increase equitable community representation throughout all levels of decision-making. The Duwamish Valley is constantly exposed to pollution from industry, automobiles, trucks and other sources. DRCC convenes community meetings and partners like non-profits government organizations, Port, City and County departments and other groups with a vested interest in tracking and studying air quality with the ultimate goal of proposing action plans to improve air quality and reduce asthma rates in the Duwamish Valley.”

“SUPERFUND - The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition is involved in all aspects of the Duwamish River cleanup, Seattles one and only river which was federally designated a toxic Superfund site in 2001. We are working to ensure the cleanup meets community standards by restoring environmental health and protecting the fishers and families who use the river, as well as reflecting the priorities, values and will of the people who live and work in the region. DRCC takes a lead role in helping to organize the new Environmental Protection Agency Roundtable and in using culturally relevant methods to support community members in their full participation.”

“DUWAMISH VALLEY YOUTH CORPS DVYC is a youth engagement program focusing on environmental justice and job skills. Most of our participants are low-income youth of color. Many are also immigrants and English language learners. Through lessons about environmental justice and community issues and hands-on projects, DVYC provides a critical pathway towards education and employment goals, particularly green jobs, for participants. By providing experiences that are unavailable to our youth at home or school, DVYC enriches and builds upon their own lived experiences, while addressing health outcomes and environmental justice issues.”

“CLIMATE RESILIENCE - We are a voice of the nearby community, which is negatively impacted by environmental, social and economic impacts of pollution intensified by climate change. DRCC is drawing the links between climate change, gentrification, displacement and community power. We embrace advocacy as a tool to inform policy in order to increase equitable community representation throughout all levels of decision-making. The Duwamish Valley is constantly exposed to pollution from industry, automobiles, trucks and other sources. DRCC convenes community meetings and partners like non-profits government organizations, Port, City and County departments and other groups with a vested interest in tracking and studying air quality with the ultimate goal of proposing action plans to improve air quality and reduce asthma rates in the Duwamish Valley.”

“Other contract expenses include Consultants 41,931, Stipends 13,948, Graphic Design 1,222, Payroll HR 1,231, and Translators 1,320”