2021-09-29T11:10:19-07:00 2021-04-30 201725960 Ayako D Saito CPA PLLC 7 Elk Trl Leadville CO 80461 990 2020-05-01 742155358 MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC DBA COLORADO WEST LAND TRUST MESA 9702635443 1006 MAIN ST GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501 ROBERT BLEIBERG Executive Direc 2021-09-24 true ROBERT BLEIBERG 999009999 AD Saito P01365502 9702607483 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 1006 MAIN ST GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501 4232642 false X WWW.COWESTLANDTRUST.ORG X 1980 CO Conserving agricultural heritage, wildlife habitat and natural lands, and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation in and around Western Colorado for the publics benefit. 16 16 12 30 0 4155463 4187830 0 42068 44525 4065 287 4201596 4232642 0 0 705311 718267 0 172139 3355596 2308643 4060907 3026910 140689 1205732 2299072 4321150 282493 253460 2016579 4067690 Conserving agricultural heritage, wildlife habitat and natural lands, and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation in and around Western Colorado for the publics benefit. false false 2482010 2902491 LAND PROTECTION & STEWARDSHIP - TO NEGOTIATE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND CONSERVE LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND NATURAL LAND FOR PERPETUITY FOR PUBLIC'S BENEFIT. LAND TRUST STAFF STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONITORING EASEMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH EASEMENT TERMS AND CONSERVATION VALUES, AND DEFENDING EASEMENTS, IF NECESSARY, THROUGH LEGAL ACTION. 114217 39843 OUTREACH & EDUCATION - TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER POINTS OF CONTACT TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE LAND TRUST, THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE LAND USE. ALSO TO CONNECT AREA YOUTH AND ADULTS TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PROGRAMS AND OUTINGS. 2596227 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 true true false false false false false false false true 11 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false X X THE ORGANIZATION 9702635443 1006 MAIN ST GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501 ROBERT BLEIBERG Executive Direc 40.00 0.00 X X 110343 0 0 STEVE MCCALL Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAM CHILDERS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SANDIE COOPER Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MERCEDES CAMERON Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK HERMUNDSTAD Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JANINE RIDER President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GUY PARKER Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JANE QUIMBY Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD BANULIS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARGERY FILLINGER Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RB MIKE SEWELL Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURIAN UNNEVEHR Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE HOFFMAN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY TRAUBEL Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ZACH EYLER Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BILL FINDLAY Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 110343 1 false false false 0 1569330 448380 2170120 3100241 4187830 0 44525 44525 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 287 287 287 4232642 287 44525 0 0 0 0 110343 43814 48969 17560 0 453068 278550 77965 96553 15421 8466 3599 3356 94855 56370 18969 19516 44580 25621 9980 8979 0 53291 32610 20681 34823 34823 0 0 0 13972 7685 6287 1159 512 151 496 0 0 0 34077 21856 4646 7575 0 0 0 0 0 3075 3075 23304 12884 8961 1459 EASEMENT AND LAND ACQUISITIONS 1727150 1727150 LOSS ON DONATED LAND 180375 180375 EASEMENT EXPENSE 78057 78038 19 EASEMENT ENFORCEMENT 55764 55764 103596 63457 29800 10339 3026910 2596227 258544 172139 0 869021 172252 16175 32900 9711 122150 0 0 0 0 18480 58373 49570 311878 8803 1037287 3911565 0 0 0 55000 55000 2299072 4321150 98793 71682 183700 181778 282493 253460 X 616713 465062 1399866 3602628 2016579 4067690 2299072 4321150 1205732 845379 X false true X true false X 1440519 1031553 2054253 2225297 2467198 9218820 0 0 1440519 1031553 2054253 2225297 2467198 9218820 0 9218820 111321 100169 41625 -85815 44525 211825 0 0 9430645 0.97750 0.97940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 562 12 1 2 true 58 337833 false 1037287 1543963 1425319 82760 12244 3911565 1085477 78492 -79059 40867 6756 1037287 1041146 49728 39679 38972 6104 1085477 935077 48966 100148 36984 6061 1041146 847304 12648 117497 35599 6773 935077 0.07000 0.93000 true false false 33932 25129 8803 24441 24441 8803 1891 EASEMENTS 55000 REFUNDABLE ADVANCES 126778 181778 5128797 845379 50776 896155 4232642 4232642 3077686 50776 50776 3026910 3026910 Part II, Line 3: Explanation of Each Easement Change ASSIGNED A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO BLM. Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy Each easement is monitored annually by a visit on the ground or by aerial method. Prior to the visit there will be at least one written, email or phone communication to the landowner describing the monitoring visit. MCLC will inform the landowner of the purpose of the visit and will invite the landowner to be present on the visit. Before visiting the property the baseline documentation, previous monitoring reports and other background information will be reviewed. Notes and pictures will be taken documenting changes to the land, whether through natural means or through the activity of the landowner.A monitoring form will be completed to ensure consistency and thoroughness of each visit. The report will include information on the property, the conservation easement and the state of the property at the time of the monitoring visit outlining any changes or potential violations. Photos, maps and exhibits may also be included in the report as needed. MCLC will retain the form in its permanent files and a copy of the report with a letter acknowledging its completion will be send to the landowner.If any violations are found, Mesa Land Trust will follow its Easement Violations policy. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. Conservation easements are tools used to permanently restrict development on property in order to protect scenic, open space, agricultural, and wildlife habitat values. The acquisition of these easements by MCLC promotes these conservation values but does not provide any economic value to MCLC. Therefore, donated easements are not recorded as assets of MCLC. Purchased easements are expensed in the year purchased. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The organizations Easement Stewardship Fund is a Board-designated fund. The monies in this fund are classified as temporarily restricted and may be used for monitoring, defending and enforcing the conservation easements the Land Trust holds. X 4 1581921 SELLING PRICE X 1 1500000 APPRAISAL X SOFTWARE 2 18320 FAIR MKT VALUE false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Finance Committee will review the 990 in depth and the full 990 will be sent to the full board prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAIVER ANNUALLY Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available UPON REQUEST