Independence Land Conservancy DBA Blue Heron Headwaters Conser

“Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee. A copy is submitted to all board members for review and comment before filing.”

“Board members are asked to disclose conflicts for each project.”

“Salaries are approved by the board of directors.”

“Compensation is approved by the board of directors.”

“Documents available to the public upon request and recorded with the state of michigan.”

“This return is amended to correct the following: form 990, part iii - statement of program service accomplishments additional 2014 program service/project information was added on line 2 (schedule o) and line 4c. Form 990, part ix - statement of functional expenses information entered on line 8 should have been on line 7. Line 24 was adjusted to reflect the additional project reported in part iii, line 4c. Form 990, schedule a, part iii - total support additional information was added for years 2012 - 2014 on lines 10a and 10b. Form 990, schedule d, part ii - conservation easements information on line 6 and 7 was updated. None of the above changes affected revenue,expenses or net assets/fund balances. The financial information remains as reported on the originally filed return.”

“The conservancy engaged in its first mitigation project and expects to assist the michigan department of environmental quality in future mitigation efforts. End of year 2013 land acquisition and stewardship funding from the responsible party made it possible to begin stewardship and baseline documentation in 2014.”

“The purpose of the conservancy is to acquire and preserve land and scenic areas in oakland county michigan. The conservancy owns 18 properties and holds conservation easements on 38 properties. The conservancy worked with the michigan deq on a remediation project during 2014.”

“Temporarily restricted grant. 5,500”