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“The form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm and then provided to the association's management and governing body before being files with the internal revenue service.”

“The conflict of interest policy shall apply to staff members, board members, officers, members and volunteers. Potential conflicts are reported to the full board of directors as they arise. The board of directors is responsible for determining whether a potential conflict is an actual conflict. Any person with a potential conflict is not eligible to vote. If a conflict does arise, any person in conflict shall not be eligible to participate in the final deliberation or any vote related to the matter in conflict. At minimum all persons to which this policy applies, even if no actual or potential conflicts exist, must annually complete a conflict of interest statement.”

“The human resource committee, of which the president of the board is a member, annually compares the executive director's compensation with those in similar positions at similar groups in the geographic area.”

“The organization 1368 prizer road, pottstown, pa 19465 (610)469-4900”

“Watershed protection - assessment of the watersheds of northern chester county (french, pigeon, pickering, valley creeks and stony run) biological conditional provides the detailed information needed to identify the sources and impacts of stressors. Mapping of impaired waters and provides a guide to the least stressed areas in the watersheds where watershed ecosystems should be most intact. This enables prioritization of conservation and restoration efforts, and forms the basis for effective advocacy. Data collected helps with the development of longterm trend information and provides quantitative information about the effectiveness of protection and restorations programs, as well as warning of new degradation. Assessments include chemical and microbiological monitoring, (continued on schedule o) macroinvertebrates, habitat assessments, gis mapping and modeling. Restoration work includes restoration of forested streamside buffer, agricultural best management practices and green stormwater infrastructure. Schuylkill water stewards volunteer training program teaches participants about watershed issues, enabling them to be better advocates for our streams.”

“Welkinweir - the association's headquarters and former home of the association's founding members, who donated the property. The estate house and 162 permanently protected acres are listed on the natural register of historic places; an adjacent 62 acres are under permanent protection. The property features an arboretum of rare or unusual trees and shrubs and formal gardens set within ecologically diverse forests, meadows, wetlands, ponds, and stream habitats as well as an ever-growing collection of projects that demonstrate sustainable practices and nature-cased infrastructure. We provide training through summer internships for students in the fields of horticulture, forestry, ecological restoration, who go on to work at public and private gardens. Welkinweir is where many of (continued on schedule o) the association's educational programs take place. A very limited number of special event rentals (primarily weddings, but also memorial services, business meetings, and civic functions) are allowed in the arboretum and at the estate house during the spring and fall. Funds generated are used to support the continued preservation and restoration of the historic property.”

“Change in beneficial interest in perpetual trust 15,890 rental expense 47,932 rental expenses -47,932 total 15,890”