Delaware Highlands Conservancy

“Various various directors directors normal retail transactions”

“The members of delaware highlands conservancy elect all members of the conservancy's board of directors.”

“A copy of the form 990 is distributed to members of the conservancy's finance committee for review and approval. The finance committee members ask questions of the preparer. Once all questions are answered to the satisfaction of the committee members, they approve the 990. Once the 990 is approved by all members of the finance committee, it is filed. The committee consists of the treasurer, executive director, and outside committee members.”

“The board of directors reviews all disclosure statements at least once per year.”

“The board of directors reviews the executive director's performance annually and decides, in writing, on her annual compensation for the following year.”

“These documents are made available to the public upon request, whether in writing, via fax, via e-mail, or via telephone call.”

“Conserving water and land: as an accredited land trust, delaware highlands conservancy conserves our natural heritage and quality of life in partnership with landowners and the communities of the upper delaware river region. This was accomplished by placing and holding conservation easements to protect the forests, farmland, clean waters, and wildlife habitat of our region. The conservancy holds and has assisted state and federal partners with conservation easements in new york and pennsylvania on over 90 properties, totaling nearly 19,000 acres. 2019 revenues reported here include grants of 4,688,483 specifically awarded for conservation easements and land protection.”

“Education: delaware highlands conservancy connects people to and educates them about land, water, and wildlife resources to foster sound stewardship for resiliency of our natural resources and promote a sustainable local economy. Through the conservancy's green lodging and drinks for the delaware initiatives, residents and visitors are introduced to the importance of conserving land and providing clean water for drinking, recreation, and habitat protection at regional hospitality and beverage establishments. Events offered by the conservancy provide in-depth learning experiences to connect people to the need and reason for conserving our natural resources. These include, but are not limited to, women and their woods program, our eagle watch program, and clear choices, clean water - my delaware river, that shares information about how individuals can make a difference to protect our clean water.”