Wildlands Restoration Volunteers

“The director of finance emails out a final copy of the 990 to all board members for review before filing.”

“Wrv monitors and enforces the conflict of interest policy by requiring all board members to read the policy and fill out the disclosure forms annually. If a conflict is disclosed appropriate action is taken by the individual, as approved by the board chair, to remove himself or herself from the situation. Staff members can access the conflict of interest policy in their employee handbook.”

“The executive director's compensation is independently reviewed and approved by the board based on a recommendation of the treasurer who utilized comparative data and the individual's current year performance with consideration given to how the firm was positioned for the future as well.”

“The organization makes such documents public upon request, at its principal address of business.”

“In 2020, wildlands restoration volunteers changed our fiscal year ending from december 31st to february 28th. This allows the staff to better plan and prepare for a full project season. As a result of this change,a short period 990 covering 1/1/21-2/28/21 was filed, and the 2020 revenue amounts on the schedule a reflect that short tax period.”

“During the year, volunteers donated 28,091 hours of service. Management estimates the value of these services at approximately 977,286.”

“Healthy forests -colorado's forests have faced catastrophic fires in recent years due to both climate change and decades of fire suppression. In 2024, volunteers replanted 6.5 acres of severely burned ponderosa pine forest from the 2020 cameron peak fire and the 2012 high park fire where natural pine regeneration was low. The seedlings used in these plantings were grown from cones collected by wrv volunteers in the fall of 2023. In 2024, volunteers also manually thinned overly dense forested areas, reducing stand density across six acres by building burn piles with the material on five acres. Wrv used material from one acre in low-tech process-based restoration by strategically placing the material in the stream to build bdas and pals (beaver dam analogs and post-assisted log structures). These efforts contribute to the restoration of healthy forests, the return of native species, and the mitigation of fire-related risks. 2024 expense 174,534 revenue 149,898 plants and pollinators - native plants attract and support thriving native wildlife. At wrv, we eradicate weeds that are legally mandated for removal, and collect native seeds for grow-out and replanting degraded habitat. Weeds otherwise displace natives and disrupt natural systems. In 2024, volunteers weeded 253 acres of habitat, and devoted over 2,836 hours collecting, cleaning, and cultivating the seeds of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers well-suited to thrive in our region. Volunteers also assist in nurturing plants in our greenhouse and nursery. Thanks to these and many other projects, thousands of residents are now equipped with the knowledge to identify and safely remove noxious weeds, preventing further damage to native habitats. 2024 expenses 147,224 revenue 95,766 community building and training - in 2024, wrv nurtured and developed a dedicated and highly skilled community of volunteers and donors who are committed to caring for the land. Through their in-kind labor valued at over 977,286, this group completed an impressive 188 restoration projects. These efforts positively impacted 1,308 acres of habitat. In 2024, wrv hosted 23 courses, training 300 volunteers in skills including restoration design, crew leadership, trail maintenance and construction, and more. Moreover, in 2024, wrv conducted its fourth year of spanish/english bilingual leadership training, resulting in the engagement of 563 volunteers using spanish. This initiative has fostered greater inclusion and participation within our volunteer community, further expanding our impact. 2024 expenses 103,912 revenue 15,103 vital rivers - waterways and wetlands are essential for our communities and support over 90% of colorado's wildlife. They provide opportunities for residents and tourists to enjoy activities like fishing, rafting, and bird watching. Moreover, clean drinking water is crucial. Recent efforts have used beaver mimicry to jump-start the recovery of streams through natural processes that require less-intensive engineering and rely more on the system to guide its return to health. Wrv pairs this work with forest thinning, which in turn provides the materials for the instream restoration. In 2024 volunteers restored 5,882 feet of stream channel and shoreline, 2.2 acres of wetland, and 10 acres of streamside habitat, making a significant contribution to the preservation and restoration of vital waterways. 2024 expenses 43,027 revenue 18,688”

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