2021-11-08T09:02:59-08:00 2020-12-31 330996010 James R Lunsford Jr 2001 Duncan Drive Unit 2963 Kennesaw GA 30156 990 2020-01-01 582095413 Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc CHAT 4043529828 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd NW 3 Atlanta GA 30318 Juliet Cohen Executive Director 2021-11-08 true Juliet Cohen 999009999 Jim Lunsford P00568479 7702620745 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd NW 3 Atlanta GA 30318 2561738 false X www.chattahoochee.org X 1994 GA Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Inc. (the "Riverkeeper") is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, advocate and secure protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, including its lakes, tributaries and watershed, in order to restore and conserve their ecological health for the people and wildlife that depend on the river system and in recognition of the important ecosystem functions provided throughout the region and planet. 25 25 19 1146 0 1893046 2197041 0 253508 161445 0 2146554 2358486 21818 0 0 1101597 1091026 0 148593 986894 1020459 2110309 2111485 36245 247001 4542878 5246976 7065 64899 4535813 5182077 Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Inc. (the "Riverkeeper") is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, advocate and secure protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, including its lakes, tributaries and watershed, in order to restore and conserve their ecological health for the people and wildlife that depend on the river system and in recognition of the important ecosystem functions provided throughout the region and planet. false false 899027 In 2020, the largest program area was water monitoring, which encompasses our urban stream monitoring as well as river and lake water quality testing. Through our Neighborhood Water Watch program we tested 12,882 water samples. We also collected and processed 62 lake samples for nutrient levels, and 150 river samples for bacteria pollution in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. CRK also monitors compliance with stormwater rules at various industrial facilities. In 2020, we investigated 96 industrial facilities using a custom developed mapping program. In addition, we developed a low cost, remote water quality monitor system that relays data in real time. We deployed three of these devices in urban and rural streams. We also answered and responded to 243 Hotline calls from the public and conducted 55 site investigations. 792039 In 2020, the second largest program area was community outreach and stewardship projects, which includes our trash cleanups, rain barrel workshops, and virtual gatherings. Many programs were impacted in one form or another due to the pandemic. However, we pivoted many engagements to virtual opportunities. We mobilized 1,146 volunteers to remove 30 tons of trash and tires from the watershed, and recycled an additional 10 tons. Additionally, we distributed 362 rain barrels. We delivered 60 virtual training and webinars for hundreds of viewers. And trained 28 interns in development, water quality testing, and law. 87419 In 2020, the third largest program area was our advocacy work. We wrote and delivered 36 public comment letters and testimonies to agencies and the general assembly to protect environmental resources. We settled one legal case resulting in the cleanup of an industrial site along a creek in metro Atlanta as well as directed $60,000 in settlement fees to projects to benefit the Chattahoochee watershed. 1778485 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 19 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 25 25 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X X X Juliet Cohen 4043529828 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd NW Atlanta GA 30318 Juliet Cohen Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 90370 0 0 Jason Ulseth Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 75465 0 0 J Rutherford Seydel II Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David A Shaffer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve O'Day Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Cranford Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hezekiah Cannady Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Denise Donahue Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Billy Hall Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Victor Haydel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Felicia Davis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard J Jacobson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Kirkpatrick Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Pryor Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Wandtke Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Woodling Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Ann Lanier Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerard Gunthert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Mokotoff Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Schrepfer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bert Ellis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Greatrex Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Grimes Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Laura A Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bryan Jenkins Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Locke Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Radtke Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Goodsell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 165835 0 false false false 0 250800 1946241 114657 2197041 0 122288 122288 0 0 0 242409 203252 39157 39157 39157 0 0 0 0 2358486 39157 122288 0 0 0 0 165835 142618 8292 14925 0 925191 792181 47788 85222 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152917 124109 17457 11351 2750 2368 284 98 0 3832 3167 389 276 0 0 67524 67524 95062 87139 1955 5968 Consulting 187227 129439 55160 2628 Supplies 182581 169010 7660 5911 Non Cash Donated Services 114657 114657 Legal 87626 87516 110 126283 58757 45312 22214 2111485 1778485 184407 148593 X 0 331472 547528 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 1174801 874524 367801 300277 3843605 4379171 0 0 0 0 4542878 5246976 7065 64899 7065 64899 X 4436313 5182077 99500 4535813 5182077 4542878 5246976 247001 399263 X false true X true false X 1721296 2033284 1690925 1893046 2197041 9535592 0 0 1721296 2033284 1690925 1893046 2197041 9535592 939474 8596118 155451 166338 209567 154138 122288 807782 0 41347 33033 10804 99370 39157 223711 10567085 0.81350 0.77830 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false true true false true false false true 29700 false false 29700 false false 1174801 874524 300277 300277 2757749 399263 399263 2358486 2358486 2111485 2111485 2111485 Var Services 9 114657 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The staff works with the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors to present the Form 990 to the full Board of Directors for review and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts CRK is committed to avoiding actual and perceived conflicts of interest. Our policy is to respond to and resolve any actual or perceived conflicts of interest that may arise. To that end, any person acting on behalf of CRK is expected to serve the best interests of the organization and shall immediately disclose potential conflicts of interests to the Audit Committee. The organization requires that the Board of Directors, Officers and the Executive Director disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management It is the policy of CRK to establish rates of pay that are competitive in the nonprofit community particularly as they are reflected for organizations of comparable size, mission and location. Salary increases are considered annually, the organization does not grant automatic salary increases. Increases are determined based on budget considerations and in conjunction with a performance review. The consideration of salary increases includes the employee?s fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees It is the policy of CRK to establish rates of pay that are competitive in the nonprofit community particularly as they are reflected for organizations of comparable size, mission and location. Salary increases are considered annually, the organization does not grant automatic salary increases. Increases are determined based on budget considerations and in conjunction with a performance review. The consideration of salary increases includes the employee?s fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization publishes an annual report, audit, financial statements and by the numbers each year and makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy available to the public.