Little River Wetlands Project Inc

“The lrwp treasurer along with contracted cpa reviews the draft form 990 as prepared by the accounting firm of dulin ward and dewald, and submits to the full board of directors for their review prior to filing.”

“Based on responses from board to annual survey.”

“Personnel committee reviews comparable salary data for executive directors of similar size non-profits in the area to determine base salary of the executive director. The same type of salary data is used for determining salaries and hourly rates for full-time and part-time employees, respectively.”

“The organizations irs form 990 is for the last three years is available at irs.gov and guidestar.org.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public at the organization's office during business hours.”

“To restore and protect wetlands in the historic watershed of the little river, a major tributary of the wabash river, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems.”

“Seed to marsh program: lrwp creatively blends its dual mission of wetland restoration and education through seed to marsh, a hands-on initiative where community members collect native seeds, grow them into seedlings, and transplant them into the wetlands. These efforts help restore areas impacted by invasive species. Participants learn about native flora and restoration practices, contributing directly to ecosystem health. Plants grown through the program are also shared through free plant giveaways and seed libraries, extending benefits to the broader community. Educational outreach: since 2006, lrwp's free educational programming has reached more than 130,000 individuals. Programs are inclusive and stem- based, serving audiences from preschool to college through field trips, guided hikes, senior programs, and major public events like earth day fort wayne and the monarch festival. In 2024 alone, over 7,200 people participated, with approximately 30% from historically underserved communities. Citizen science: eagle marsh serves as a regional hub for citizen science, offering opportunities for trained volunteers to collect and report data on monarchs, nesting birds, bats, and water quality to national databases. In partnership with local universities, the preserve also supports herpetological research and provides real-world field experience for steam students.”