Independence Land Conservancy DBA Blue Heron Headwaters Conser

“The Form 990 is reviewed and approved before filing by the Finance Committee. A copy of the Form 990 is provided to all board members before filng.”

“Each project is presented to the board and board members are asked to disclose any conflicts”

“All compensation is approved by the Board of Directors.”

“All compensation is approved by the Board of Directors.”

“All documents are available to the public upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Conservancy continued its partnership with Oakland County CISMA to remove invasive species. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Continued focus on reintroducing native plants to the properties we maintain.”

“Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy, BHHC. Prior DBA's were: North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy, NOHLC”

“The Conservancy benefitted from the help of over 100 dedicated volunteers who inspected property, planted native flowers, removed invasives, helped with office tasks, made board level decisions, and photographed and documented the lands we protect. Volunteers are asked to sign in, hours are documented in work reports, office and board work are logged, and volunteers are thanked in the organization's newsletters. The Conservancy particularly benefits from the pro bono work of experts in accounting, law, IT services, photo and video documentation and ecological management.”

“The purpose of the Conservancy is to acquire and preserve land and scenic areas in Oakland County Michigan. The conservancy owns 22 properties and holds conservation easements on 38 properties. The Conservancy continued work with the Michigan DEQ on prior mitigation projects during 2023. The conservancy also worked with various municipalities on projects. A capital campaign to purchase and steward land to benefit the federally endangered Poweshiek Skipperling butterfly was completed in 2023.”