Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

“Rick holton sr rick holton jr director director father/son”

“A copy of the form 990 is provided in electronic or paper version to all board members.”

“Board members are required to disclose any conflicts at least annually. Board members that are determined to have a conflict of interest are prohibited from taking any action related to that issue.”

“The salary of the executive director is established and approved annually by the board of directors.”

“The governing documents, policies and financial statements are available for review upon written request at the organization's office.”

“Great rivers habitat alliance (grha) was founded in 2000 in order to directly combat the growing consumption of the 100-year confluence floodplain through commercial development. Primarily comprised of st. Charles county floodplain land owners, grha tackles the policies permitting wholesale floodplain development and encourages thoughtful alternatives.”

“Great rivers habitat alliance implements a number of initiatives dedicated to preserving the natural resources of the floodplain. We strive to educate the public on the importance of limiting big river flood plain development. Our commitment to habitat preservation is an attempt to maintain the rich biodiversity that resides in the floodplain. Hundreds of species reside in the mississippi river. Preservation of their habitat is essential for their survival. If most of the floodable land in the confluence were to be encased by levees, where would the water go? It would most likely flow behind other existing levees protecting urban and business districts in st. Louis. Great rivers habitat alliance proposes to create the confluence flood plain joint venture partnership . This loose partnership of public agencies and private organizations will develop and initiate the goal of preserving, restoring and maintaining the confluence flood plain for its agricultural heritage, wildlife habitat, and water storage capacity. Land preservation will be conducted on a landscape level though a series of land and conservation easement acquisitions/donations on a willing seller/donor basis.”