San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

“Line 16a & 16b the san elijo lagoon conservancy invested 100,000 in the gateway conservation project, llc. The llc was formed by the conservancy, along with other corporations and individuals, to fund a loan of 3,750,000 to the conservancy to purchase 3.44 acers of vacant conservation land in the city of solona beach, ca during 2011. The conservancy's ownership percentage of the llc is 2.66%. The loan and purchase of the property occurred during 2011, as anticipated.”

“The form 990 is provided to the finance committee and treasurer, prepared by an outside accountant and reviewed by the inside accountant, and reviewed by the executive director and the treasurer.”

“Directors and staff are required to sign annual acknowledgement statements declaring they have received the conflict of interest policy, they have read and understand the policy, and they agree to comply with all of its provisions.”

“The process for determining compensation for the executive director includes an annual review, a compensation comparability study (pay is compared to similar professionals), and approval by the board of directors.”

“The process for determining compensation for the executive director includes an annual review, a compensation comparability study (pay is compared to similar professionals), and approval by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“No director, trustee, or former director / trustee receives compensation for their services. All work is performed on a voluntary basis.”

“San elijo lagoon conservancy protects and restores the resources of the san elijo lagoon ecological reserve, its watershed, and related ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations. To further this mission, we: - engage and educate the community about the value of the reserve in order to promote ecological literacy and environmental responsibility. - conduct scientific research to advance restoration planning and conservation science -design and implement ecological management plans -manage and acquire land and easements; and -collaborate with the community, organizations, and government agencies.”

“With the state and county. In addition to increasing the amount of protected natural open space in our community, acquiring adjacent land prevents land uses that might be incompatible with the habitat values of the reserve by providing additional buffering next to the more ecologically sensitive areas of the reserve. The conservancy continues to explore opportunities to acquire additional land to further protect and expand the reserve. Restoration: the conservancy works to restore and improve natural habitat values within san elijo lagoon ecological reserve, its watershed (the escondido creek watershed) and the carlsbad hydrologic unit (a hydrologic unit made up of seven watersheds, including the escondido creek watershed). The consrvancy does this by keeping the inlet open so the lagoon receives daily doses of oxygen-rick sea water, planning for the restoration of the lagoon on the ecosystem level to restore habitat function, and controlling invasive plant infestations that threaten native plant and animal diversity throughout the carlsbad hydrologic unit. Scientific monitoring: the conservany's restoration work is guided by the resuts of its scientific monitoring activities. The conservancy collects and maintains a database of weekly water quality measurements dating back over 20 years. In addition to those weekly measurements, the conservancy collects continuous water quality data with the use of computer controlled equipment that support restoration projects and regional monitoring efforts. Other monitoring efforts, such as avian, fish, and invertebrate monitoring, are conducted periodically in support of specific restoration projects.”

“Community outreach: as part of its outreach activities in the community, the conservancy offers volunteer work parties, allowing community members to participate hands-on in the conservation and restoration of the san elijo lagoon. Work sites vary throughout the reserve, and activities typically include habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and trash cleanup. All participants receive in-depth information on the reserve, the watershed, and ways to protect them, including water conservation, drought-resistant landscaping, etc. The conservancy also publishes a quarterly newsletter and several monthly e-newsletters to keep the community informed about developments in the reserve.”

“The property in december, 2011 for 3.75 million.”

“Contract services conser/oth 1,459,533 10,590 825 payroll services 1,579 363 254 pension services 2,193 504 353”