North Santiam Watershed Council

“Organization's process to review form 990 the president of the board, the chair of the finance committee, the executive director and the bookkeeper all worked collaboratively on completing the 990 before final submission to state and federal. The 990 is shared with the board of directors and approved via email vote before submission.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy all board members are required to annually disclose any potential conflict of interest.”

“Compensation process for officers salary review was completed with industry standards supplied to the board of directors. A salary review was completed by cascade employers association in october of 2019. Report was shared with the board of directors.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation bylaws and policies are available on the website.”

“The north santiam watershed council (nswc) was established in 1995 and was recognized by marion and linn county in 1998. Its creation was to comply with requirements of oregon state legislation that established the oregon watershed enhancement board (oweb) in 1987. Nswc is one of 90 recognized councils in oregon, all dedicated to promote watershed enhancement activities addressing local priorities for water quality, and fish and wildlife habitat. The nswc oversees a defined geographical watershed region that drains approximately 766 square miles from mount jefferson to the willamette river. All watershed councils, including nswc, are locally organized, voluntary and non- regulatory, and function as 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. The mission statement for nswc is to provide opportunities for stakeholders to cooperate in promoting and sustaining the health of the watershed and its communities. Our programs include landowner restoration, collaborative planning & partnership building and community engagement & education.”

“The north santiam watershed council promotes citizen awareness of the importance of clean bountiful water in the community. We provide information, education, and learning opportunities to understand concerns in the watershed. We restore habitats which protect and conserve water quality and quantity. We are committed to biodiversity and the protection of fish and wildlife habitats and the sources of clean drinking water. We provide opportunities for all stakeholders to cooperate in sustaining watershed health.”

“Contract fees: program service expenses 197,954. Management and general expenses 9,788. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 207,742.”