2024-10-30T10:30:16-04:00 2023-12-31 010463272 EDWARDS FAUST & SMITH 15 COLUMBIA ST STE 201 BANGOR ME 044016355 990 2023-01-01 043047156 BELGRADE REGIONAL CONSERVATION ALLIANCE INC BELG 2074956039 PO BOX 250 BELGRADE LAKES ME 04918 DR PETER L KALLIN CHAIR & INTERIM CEO 2074956039 2024-10-30 true false MARK W CHELLIS P00435439 2079474575 2024-10-30 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X DR PETER L KALLIN PO BOX 250 BELGRADE LAKES ME 04918 1641621 false X HTTPS://WWW.7LAKESALLIANCE.ORG/ X 1988 ME 7 LAKES ALLIANCE CONSERVES THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE BELGRADE LAKES REGION FOR ALL. 18 18 87 125 0 6118078 1314099 159553 240445 7049 58833 28096 28244 6312776 1641621 0 0 950478 1172652 0 55575 586070 699544 1536548 1872196 4776228 -230575 7821288 8076137 98936 105102 7722352 7971035 X 7 LAKES ALLIANCE CONSERVES THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE BELGRADE LAKES REGION FOR ALL. false false 522235 109192 1- EROSION CONTROL: 7 LAKES ALLIANCE CONDUCTS DIVERSE PROJECTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY BY PREVENTING THE EROSION OF SEDIMENT AND THE ALGAE-FUELING PHOSPHORUS IT CARRIES WITH IT FROM ENTERING WATERS OF THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED. EXCESS PHOSPHOROUS IS THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE ALGAL BLOOMS IN THE WATERSHED. 7 LAKES WORK INCLUDES THE SECTION 319 PROGRAM,YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, LAKESMART AND VARIOUS POLICY INITIATIVES AND COMMUNICATIONS. SECTION 319 PROJECTS ARE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND ADMINISTERED BY THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NONPOINT SOURCE (NPS) PROGRAM. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO OPERATES A YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS WHICH EMPLOYS LOCAL YOUTH TO WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO VOLUNTARILY IMPLEMENT VARIOUS EROSION CONTROL MEASURES ON THEIR PROPERTIES. WORK ALSO INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL AND POLICY EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES IN EROSION CONTROL EFFORTS. 279430 126029 2- THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANT PROGRAM PROTECTS AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS AND THE PUBLIC USE, VALUES AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKES IN THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED BY PREVENTING AND MITIGATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS. THROUGH ITS COURTESY BOAT INSPECTION PROGRAM, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS TO PLACE BOTH PAID AND VOLUNTEER COURTESY BOAT INSPECTORS AT PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES TO CHECK FOR PLANT FRAGMENTS ON BOATS ENTERING AND LEAVING THE LAKES AND EDUCATES BOATERS ABOUT THE THREATS POSED BY INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE EMPLOYEES ALSO SURVEY AND ORGANIZE CITIZEN VOLUNTEER INVASIVE PLANT PATROLS TO SEARCH FOR AND THEN REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS THAT MAY BECOME ESTABLISHED IN AT-RISK AREAS. IN 2023, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE EMPLOYED 32 PART-TIME WORKERS AND 15 VOLUNTEERS THAT INSPECTED BOATS ON 5 PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS AND 1 PRIVATE LAUNCH THAT AFFECTS PUBLIC WATERS. 234020 225 WATER QUALITY SCIENCE - THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S GOAL IS TO MONITOR AND UNDERSTAND, IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING COLBY COLLEGE AND SURROUNDING LOCAL LAKE ASSOCIATIONS, WATER QUALITY ON ALL SEVEN OF THE BELGRADE LAKES. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF OUR LAKE SCIENCE DIRECTOR, DR. DANIELLE WAIN, KEY WATER QUALITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING COLBY STUDENTS, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS ROUTINELY MEASURE TEMPERATURE AND OXYGEN PROFILES, WATER CLARITY, ALGAL SPECIES COMPOSITION (USING A FLOWCAM) AND POTENTIAL CYANOBACTERIA, AND INPUTS FROM TRIBUTARIES USING AUTOSAMPLERS TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF THE LAKES AND THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH. 529633 4999 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL LAKE ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER WATER PARTNERS. THESE INCLUDE NUMEROUS AND WIDE-RANGING CONSERVATION LECTURES, EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE SEEKS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TRAININGS, EVENTS, DIGITAL AND PRINTED NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS BY EXPERTS ON FORESTRY, FISHERIES, HIKING, CONSERVATION LANDS, WATER QUALITY, HIKING, EROSION CONTROL WORKSHOPS, AND NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS THAT ATTRACT HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS. 7 LAKES' NEWSLETTER THE CONSERVATIONIST PROVIDES INFORMATION ON OUR DIVERSE PROGRAMS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES IMPACTING THE BELGRADE LAKES REGION. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE, AN ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, AIMS TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED FROM DEGRADATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF UNSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE WATERSHED. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND PERMANENTLY CONSERVES LANDS THAT PROVIDE HIGH VALUE HABITATS, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND RESTORATION TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO OPERATES A LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH 7 LAKES' STAFF AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROTECT AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION PROPERTIES THROUGH ROBUST MONITORING, TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE VALUES OF LAND CONSERVATION TO THE PUBLIC TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVATION VALUES ARE SUSTAINED. 529633 4999 1565318 true true false false false false true false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 16 0 true 87 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false true false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false ME X X DR PETER L KALLIN 2074956039 PO BOX 250 BELGRADE LAKES ME 04918 LAURA ROSE DAY FORMER PRESI 40.00 X 115936 0 11474 THEODORE ALFOND MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE COOK SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 MATTHEW CRAIG MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELVIN CROFT TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICK DONAHUE MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANE EBERLE MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT FINLAY MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 RACHEL GADDES JABLONOWSKI MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 D WHITNEY KING MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 SETH LAWRY MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN MATSON CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS MCCANDLISH MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET MCCANN MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEONARD REICH MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD SCHMALTZ MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM SWAN MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER WALL MEMBER AT LA 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR PETER L KALLIN CHAIR & INTE 10.00 X 0 0 0 115936 11474 1 false false false 447322 866777 1314099 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 240445 240445 240445 58833 58833 19676 19676 19676 19676 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 8568 8568 8568 1641621 249013 78509 X 118412 88809 4736 24867 832257 787707 44284 266 138133 85611 52522 83850 80120 3730 8659 8659 40046 4924 35122 227455 215272 11183 1000 6804 2298 4506 83667 64911 16355 2401 41584 10200 31144 240 8187 8187 22441 19760 2408 273 31663 4168 2360 25135 48378 35709 12669 16394 6490 9904 PROGRAM SERVICES 90414 90414 MISCELLANEOUS 24545 23061 941 543 MATERIAL SUPPLIES 22164 19547 2142 475 TAXES 12566 11433 1133 14577 6225 7977 375 1872196 1565318 251303 55575 118676 113373 594351 150190 2713870 2188386 65912 250573 3849 27095 2934780 133428 2687126 2801352 1631734 2543218 5770 1950 7821288 8076137 93166 103152 5770 1950 98936 105102 X 3798686 4939251 3923666 3031784 7722352 7971035 7821288 8076137 X -230575 64030 415228 X false true X true false X 1101231 1030792 1410612 6118078 1314099 10974812 1101231 1030792 1410612 6118078 1314099 10974812 609470 10365342 12659 8531 9904 7049 78509 116652 11091464 1219413 0.93450 0.53160 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 24 2862.00 1 true 175.00 30000 1631734 2452612 120102 1654700 6530 2543218 342049 1546141 -56456 200000 1631734 338022 129671 39216 163167 1693 342049 555320 138247 41209 395290 1464 338022 186230 514278 42121 185723 1586 555320 0.91670 0.02310 0.06020 false false 2366099 2366099 333506 66701 266805 235175 66727 168448 2801352 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1950 1950 2120879 64030 64030 2056849 -415228 -415228 1641621 1872196 1872196 1872196 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 5 YES SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 9 7 LAKES ALLIANCE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ARE VALUED USING THE ZERO VALUATION METHOD. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S STEWARDSHIP FUND IS TO FUND THE LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT OF 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S FEE LANDS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S STEWARDSHIP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND IS TO FUND LEGAL DEFENSE OF 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S FEE LANDS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS FUNDS IS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B DISCOUNT TO PV CAPITAL CAMPAIGN -133,516 RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN -281,712 . 0 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A 1- EROSION CONTROL: 7 LAKES ALLIANCE CONDUCTS DIVERSE PROJECTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY BY PREVENTING THE EROSION OF SEDIMENT AND THE ALGAE-FUELING PHOSPHORUS IT CARRIES WITH IT FROM ENTERING WATERS OF THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED. EXCESS PHOSPHOROUS IS THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE ALGAL BLOOMS IN THE WATERSHED. 7 LAKES WORK INCLUDES THE SECTION 319 PROGRAM,YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, LAKESMART AND VARIOUS POLICY INITIATIVES AND COMMUNICATIONS. SECTION 319 PROJECTS ARE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND ADMINISTERED BY THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NONPOINT SOURCE (NPS) PROGRAM. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO OPERATES A YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS WHICH EMPLOYS LOCAL YOUTH TO WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO VOLUNTARILY IMPLEMENT VARIOUS EROSION CONTROL MEASURES ON THEIR PROPERTIES. WORK ALSO INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL AND POLICY EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES IN EROSION CONTROL EFFORTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B 2- THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANT PROGRAM PROTECTS AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS AND THE PUBLIC USE, VALUES AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKES IN THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED BY PREVENTING AND MITIGATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS. THROUGH ITS COURTESY BOAT INSPECTION PROGRAM, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS TO PLACE BOTH PAID AND VOLUNTEER COURTESY BOAT INSPECTORS AT PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES TO CHECK FOR PLANT FRAGMENTS ON BOATS ENTERING AND LEAVING THE LAKES AND EDUCATES BOATERS ABOUT THE THREATS POSED BY INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE EMPLOYEES ALSO SURVEY AND ORGANIZE CITIZEN VOLUNTEER INVASIVE PLANT PATROLS TO SEARCH FOR AND THEN REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS THAT MAY BECOME ESTABLISHED IN AT-RISK AREAS. IN 2023, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE EMPLOYED 32 PART-TIME WORKERS AND 15 VOLUNTEERS THAT INSPECTED BOATS ON 5 PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS AND 1 PRIVATE LAUNCH THAT AFFECTS PUBLIC WATERS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL LAKE ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER WATER PARTNERS. THESE INCLUDE NUMEROUS AND WIDE-RANGING CONSERVATION LECTURES, EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE SEEKS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TRAININGS, EVENTS, DIGITAL AND PRINTED NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS BY EXPERTS ON FORESTRY, FISHERIES, HIKING, CONSERVATION LANDS, WATER QUALITY, HIKING, EROSION CONTROL WORKSHOPS, AND NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS THAT ATTRACT HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS. 7 LAKES' NEWSLETTER THE CONSERVATIONIST PROVIDES INFORMATION ON OUR DIVERSE PROGRAMS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES IMPACTING THE BELGRADE LAKES REGION. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE, AN ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, AIMS TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED FROM DEGRADATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF UNSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE WATERSHED. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND PERMANENTLY CONSERVES LANDS THAT PROVIDE HIGH VALUE HABITATS, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND RESTORATION TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO OPERATES A LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH 7 LAKES' STAFF AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROTECT AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION PROPERTIES THROUGH ROBUST MONITORING, TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE VALUES OF LAND CONSERVATION TO THE PUBLIC TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVATION VALUES ARE SUSTAINED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 ORGANIZED WITH MEMBERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW BY THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE TREASURER, THE OFFICE MANAGER, AND THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C 7 LAKES ALLIANCE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SEMI-ANNUALLY REVIEWED AT THE SPRING AND FALL BOARD MEETINGS. ALSO, WHEN ISSUES ARISE DURING BOARD MEETINGS, WHERE VOTING IS REQUIRED THAT MAY INVOLVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BOARD MEMBERS ABSTAIN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION WAS CONDUCTED BY A PROFESSIONAL SEARCH FIRM AND INCLUDED A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 7 LAKES ALLIANCE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE BYLAWS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS UPON REQUEST AND DISTRIBUTED PRIOR TO ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS WRITTEN IN THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S BOARD MANUAL AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC AT GUIDESTAR WEBSITE AND THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE'S OFFICE. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 215,272 11,183 1,000 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DISCOUNT TO PV CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 133,516 RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 281,712 . 0 TOTAL 415,228