2024-04-30T12:22:04-07:00 2023-06-30 990 2022-07-01 391852601 WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC WISC 6082509971 214 North Hamilton Street Suite 201 Madison WI 53703 Tracy Hames Executive Director 6082509971 2024-03-26 Tracy Hames 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z TRACY HAMES 214 N HAMILTON STE 201 MADISON WI 53703 973242 0 X www.wisconsinwetlands.org X 1969 WI Dedicated to protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy 7 7 10 85 0 0 840348 889071 37263 68820 719 271 0 15080 878330 973242 0 0 0 0 598086 668028 0 0 102581 186686 291208 784772 959236 93558 14006 593636 953300 62339 237497 531297 715803 Wisconsin Wetlands Association is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy. 0 0 315781 0 68820 Wetland Outreach and Education: in 2022-23, WWA developed and presented education and outreach programs to diverse audiences of laypersons and experts and advanced the use of wetland science on matters related to wetland conservation. Programs include a bi-weekly webinar called the Wetland Coffee Break featuring short wetland-related presentations; workshops, field trips, and presentations; advising landowners about wetland preservation, restoration, and management; distribution of two books, My Healthy Wetlands (to help landowners care for their wetlands), and "Way Will Open" (a book of poetry, including wetland poetry, by a WWA member ), and an annual wetlands science conference. More than 350 people attended and participated in WWA's 2023 wetland science conference. 209692 0 0 Public Policy Advocacy: In 2022-23, WWA's policy program work emphasized building the policy and program supports needed to increase the use of wetland restoration to solve problems. Highlights included serving on a workgroup to help the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources develop a Hydrologic Restoration General Permit, and working with legislative offices and non-governmental collaborators to support development and introduction of a bill to establish a state-based grant program to help flood prone communities identify and implement opportunities to restore wetlands and floodplains to increase resilience (AB/SB 222). Our Executive Director continued to serve as Vice Chair of the governor's Wetland Study Council. This council, representing private, agricultural, conservation, and other diverse interests discusses and develops recommendations on statewide wetland issues. WWA also helped state legislators develop a bill creating a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects. The bi-partisan legislation, was unanimously enacted into law and development of this general permit is now underway. 210160 0 0 Place-based Projects: In 2022-23 WWA continued worked with the Village of Plover, local growers, and others in the Little Plover River watershed to restore river flows and conserve groundwater. WWA also continued and expanded work to help county land conservation departments, emergency managers, and local road managers in the Marengo River Watershed (Ashland County) identify and prioritize areas where restoring wetlands and floodplains could help reduce downstream flood risks and vulnerabilities. This project is a collaboration with the Association of State Floodplain Managers. It is part of a longer-term effort to develop and promote methods to help Wisconsin's flood-prone communities assess and address areas where degraded wetland and floodplain condition contribute to road and culvert damages during runoff events. 29853 0 0 Program Development: In 2022-23 WWA continued working with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on efforts to build capacity to restore wetlands and floodplains in agricultural landscapes. The work included policy analysis and the development and delivery of trainings on hydrologic restoration concepts and approaches for DATCP's Conservation Engineering staff. Policy staff also initiated exploratory program development conversations with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 29853 0 0 765486 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 71170 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WI X Tracy Hames 6082509971 214 North Hamilton Street Suite 201 Madison WI 53703 Tracy Hames Executive Director 40 0 X 70000 0 4200 Gretchen Benjamin Secretary 0.05 0 X 0 0 0 Linn Duesterbeck Board Member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Susan Schumacher Board Member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Nicole Staskowski Board Member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Alison Pena Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jim Ruwaldt Vice chair 1 0.05 X 0 0 0 R Tod Highsmith Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 70000 0 4200 0 0 0 0 0 8027 0 0 0 271258 609786 189402 889071 Science Conference Attendance Fees 541900 68343 68343 0 0 Occasional Merchandise Sales 541900 477 477 0 0 0 0 0 0 68820 271 0 0 271 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Credit card rewards 900099 2143 0 0 2143 Reimbursement of Staff dev. tuition 900099 12000 0 0 12000 Gain on lease extinguishment 900099 937 0 0 937 0 0 0 0 15080 973242 68820 0 15351 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 74200 52036 7873 14291 0 0 0 0 513238 427904 44455 40879 29961 23912 2846 3203 4030 3216 383 431 46599 37191 4427 4981 0 0 0 0 462 0 462 0 17600 0 17600 0 12000 12000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54984 52730 1096 1158 1950 1950 0 0 39370 22582 806 15982 20415 4472 4458 11485 0 0 0 0 37519 31146 2707 3666 21634 21366 0 268 0 0 0 0 37558 37514 6 38 0 0 0 0 4021 3209 382 430 6584 5416 568 600 Communication 11447 9767 573 1107 Service fees 11974 7458 1615 2901 Books, subscriptions, misc 12589 10802 841 946 Staff development 1101 815 71 215 0 959236 765486 91169 102581 286043 465976 156337 142808 98117 36005 1764 79092 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18115 8819 32746 14966 5431 17780 27829 202820 593636 953300 33544 23532 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28795 213965 62339 237497 X 475797 489803 55500 226000 531297 715803 593636 953300 X 14006 0 0 0 0 170500 X 1 1 1 1 1 X 612617 829387 743698 760964 889070 3835736 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 612617 829387 743698 760964 889070 3835736 609818 3225918 233 299 204 195 271 1202 0 0 0 0 0 0 706 0 0 0 2849 3555 3840493 68820 0.83997 0.77435 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 credit card rewards reimbursements RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 15055 15055 944181 959236 168885 42221 0 0 125506 142709 142716 168885 579816 869724 45547 21754 21035 15055 103391 31377 35677 35679 42221 144954 217431 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32746 14966 17780 0 0 0 0 17780 Right of Use Asset Occupancy Operating Lease 7yr 202820 202820 0 Lease Liability Current - Office Rental 25676 Lease Liability Long term - Office Rental 188289 213965 X 973242 0 0 0 0 0 973242 0 0 0 973242 959236 0 0 0 0 0 959236 0 0 0 959236 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Association is a nonprofit corporation exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and Wisconsin franchise and income tax. The Association has adopted accounting guidance for recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The Association follows the statutory requirements for their income tax accounting and generally avoids risks associated with potentially problematic tax positions that may be challenged upon examination. Management believes any liability resulting from taxing authorities imposing additional income taxes from activities deemed to be unrelated to the Association's tax-exempt status would not have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Gain on extinguishment of office lease X 1 3800 appraisal X 8 178989 FMV X Office furniture 14 5446 comparable sales X Staff Lodging at Bad River 1 922 FMV 0 0 0 0 Schedule M, Part I, Line 7 Donated canoe was given away at WWA 2023 science conference. Schedule M, Part I, Line 9 Wisconsin Wetlands Association uses Securities and Advisory services offered through Harbor Investments, Inc. to sell Marketable securities at the time they are donated. Schedule M, Part I, Lines 25-28 Bad River Indian tribe donated lodging for staff during a site visit Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 - The Organization's bylaws define the terms of membership and allow members to elect officers and directors at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a - Members who attend the organization's annual meeting elect officers and directors for the coming year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - The organization's 990 is reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and an external accountant. It is also made available to each board member for review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - The Executive Director collects and reviews conflict of interest statements completed annually by each board member and communicates to applicable board members any potential conflicts of interest. Board members who have a conflict of interest are expected to excuse themselves from participation in deliberation and decision-making about matters involving the conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The Board of Directors authorizes the compensation of the Executive Director, based partly on information obtained from informally surveying compensation paid by comparable organizations, and governmental salaried positions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available at https://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/ Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Foundation contributions: $196,000 Water Solutions Fund grant and $30,000 Brico Fund. Net Assets released from restriction: $55,500