Gorge Preservation Society

“Expenses publicity/marketing 3,133 supplies 5,640 website 320 insurance 4,989 utilities 2,789 tours expense 5,205 volunteer appreciation 2,092 land management 12,753 auto expense 3,407 non-investment depreciation 9,226 total 49,554”

“Inventories for sale or use 11,688 11,381 signs 1,663 1,663 less accumulated depreciation 1,643 1,663 laminator 345 345 less accumulated depreciation 345 345 flip camera 243 243 less accumulated depreciation 243 243 computer 1,518 1,518 less accumulated depreciation 1,518 1,518 bus 26,447 26,447 less accumulated depreciation 11,460 14,105 picnic tables 734 734 less accumulated depreciation 429 534 utility installation 9,309 9,309 less accumulated depreciation 1,978 2,444 garage improvements 3,262 3,262 less accumulated depreciation 707 870 gorge railings 2,186 2,186 less accumulated depreciation 965 1,184 picnic tables-rock shop 781 781 less accumulated depreciation 344 456 tour signs/rock shop 473 473 less accumulated depreciation 242 310 rock shop improvements 4,749 4,749 less accumulated depreciation 1,029 1,345 atv mule 9,800 9,800 less accumulated depreciation 9,217 9,800 restroom 5,793 5,793 less accumulated depreciation 579 869 gorge steps and railings 7,325 7,325 less accumulated depreciation 732 1,099 gps computer and monitor 621 621 less accumulated depreciation 228 352 fencing 8,443 8,443 less accumulated depreciation 1,548 2,392 restroom 1,708 1,708 less accumulated depreciation 121 206 picnic tables 559 559 less accumulated depreciation 107 186 sediment control wattles 1,963 1,963 less accumulated depreciation 185 316 pressure washer 301 301 less accumulated depreciation 65 107 used truck 10,000 10,000 less accumulated depreciation 0 2,000 fencing 5,669 5,669 less accumulated depreciation 236 803 total 81,659 72,126”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 286 350”

“The oganization is a grass roots organization dedicated to the protection, preservation and conservation of a unique natural resource that was created in the summer of 2002 when the flood waters of canyon lake raced over the emergency spillway, ripping open the earth to expose a geologic wonder for both amateur and professional geologists. The organization's ojectives include: creating a safe, integrated system of trails along the upper rim and through the gorge providing educational opportunities through field trips and outdoor lectures providing scientific research opportunities”

“Provide educational and scientific opportunities within the gorge through interpretive guided tours, access to scientific research venues and passive recreation opportunities for area tourists. In 2016 the organization gave a total of 185 tours with a total attendance of 3,684 people. Out of the 185 tours, 45 tours were given to various schools and other non-profit organizations at no charge.”