2020-11-02T09:49:41-06:00 2020-06-30 382302123 FERRIS BUSSCHER & ZWIERS PC 675 EAST 16TH ST SUITE 100 HOLLAND MI 49423 990 2019-07-01 382363129 LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN LAND 6164519476 400 ANN STREET NW STE 102 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49504 A JOSEPH ENGEL III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6164519476 2020-10-30 true DOUGLAS W ROTMAN P00165952 6163928534 2020-11-02 69.87.136.246 2020-11-02 09:49:41 CS P 556C06A45D279C67FECBDF02762CBFC1BD51AA72 556C06A45D279C67FECBDF02762CBFC1BD51AA72 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z A JOSEPH ENGEL III 400 ANN STREET NW STE 102 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49504 2227217 false X WWW.NATURENEARBY.ORG X 1976 MI THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN HELPS PEOPLE PROTECT, ENJOY, AND CARE FOR NATURAL LAND IN WEST MICHIGAN. 14 14 13 223 0 3976903 1996297 0 183187 186439 74291 23161 4234381 2205897 0 0 521916 514619 9000 0 125324 2073534 2467032 2604450 2981651 1629931 -775754 21564415 16622679 4223575 139966 17340840 16482713 THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN HELPS PEOPLE PROTECT, ENJOY, AND CARE FOR NATURAL LAND IN WEST MICHIGAN. false false 2378424 THE LAND CONSERVANCY IS "KEEPING NATURE NEARBY" BY PERMANENTLY PRESERVING LAND THAT IS IMPORTANT TO WEST MICHIGAN'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT. WE DO THIS BY ESTABLISHING CONSERVANCY-OWNED NATURE PRESERVES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS TO CREATE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THAT PROTECT NATURAL HABITATS AND OPEN SPACES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND STUDY OF NATURE. THIS YEAR WE COMPLETED FOUR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THAT PROTECTED 57 ACRES. 138754 THE LAND CONSERVANCY PROVIDES OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS TO KEY AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA. WE RAISE COMMUNITY AND MEMBER AWARENESS OF WEST MICHIGAN LAND PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP ISSUES THROUGH EVENTS, NEWSLETTERS, PRESENTATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS, DIRECT MAIL, WEBSITE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. 253337 THE LAND CONSERVANCY WORKS WITH CONTRACTORS, INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS IN STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION OF OUR DIVERSE NETWORK OF DUNE, GRASSLAND, WETLAND, AND FORESTED PRESERVED LANDS. WE COORDINATE WITH AREA SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH, SERVICE LEARNING AND HANDS-ON FIELD OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR PRESERVES. WE ORGANIZE AND LEAD WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS AND INSPIRATION FOR ALL CITIZENS TO BECOME BETTER STEWARDS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. 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THE "CONSERVATION EASEMENT VIOLATION POLICY" WAS UPDATED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON 2/22/17. THIS POLICY ESTABLISHES THE PROCEDURE THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN WILL FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL EASEMENT VIOLATION AND THE APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION. IT PRESCRIBES ACTIONS STAFF WILL TAKE IN ASSESSING AND DOCUMENTING A POTENTIAL VIOLATION, AND STEPS THAT WILL BE TAKEN BY STAFF AND BOARD TO RESOLVE ANY VIOLATION, INCLUDING POSSIBLE LEGAL ACTION. THE LAND CONSERVANCY USES THE MICHIGAN MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AS THE BASIS FOR ITS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THIS TEMPLATE SPECIFICALLY CONFIRMS THE RIGHT OF THE CONSERVANCY TO MONITOR AND INSPECT THE EASEMENT PROPERTY, AND TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE EASEMENT'S PROVISIONS AND EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE EASEMENT. IT ALSO ADDRESSES HOW VIOLATIONS ARE HANDLED (NOTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, COSTS) AND HOW THIRD-PARTY VIOLATIONS ARE HANDLED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 9 THE CONSERVANCY ASSIGNS A VALUE OF 1 TO DONATED AND PURCHASED EASEMENTS AND INCLUDES THEM IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D INVESTMENT EXPENSE -16,297 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D INVESTMENT EXPENSE -16,297 PRESERVED 31164 28177 2987 18807 31164 28177 2987 18807 18807 -15820 X 4 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 A CLOSE COUNT IS KEPT OF VOLUNTEERS FOR STEWARDSHIP DAYS, PLUS BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. AN ADDITIONAL SMALL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH OFFICE DUTIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 CARL ERICKSON MYRON ERICKSON BROTHERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE ACCOUNTING FIRM PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION WITH A DRAFT COPY OF THE 990 FORM. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, WHO IS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD TO REVIEW THE FORM, MAKES ANY CORRECTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS AS NEEDED. THE ACCOUNTING FIRM THEN REVISES THE FORM. THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD IS THEN PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE FORM. THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM BEFORE THE ACCOUNTING FIRM ELECTRONICALLY FILES IT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C AT EVERY BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE IF ANY AGENDA ITEM REQUIRING BOARD ACTION POSES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A COVERED PERSON. WHEN A TRANSACTION, CONTRACT OR PROJECT OF LCWM INVOLVES AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL, OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH A COVERED PERSON AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, THE BOARD SHALL ACT AS FOLLOWS: 1. APPROVE SUCH TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR PROJECT ONLY AFTER MAKING SPECIFIC FINDINGS THAT A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE, THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND BENEFITS LCWM, THE BOARD HAS COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF THE BENEFIT TO THE CONFLICTED MEMBER, AND THE CONFLICTED MEMBER DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTING PROCESS. 2. INCLUDE SUCH DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. 3. WHEN WARRANTED, REQUEST THAT THE CONFLICTED MEMBER RESIGN. WHEN BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF START WITH THE ORGANIZATION, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE, WHICH IS UPDATED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOTH LOCAL COMPENSATION RATES, INDUSTRY RATES, AND CONSULTATION WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. REPORT MADE AND COMPENSATION RATE RECOMMENDED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THERE ARE NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION NOT COVERED UNDER THE POLICY EXPLAINED IN FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A. (ABOVE) FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VIII THE HIGHLANDS IN JUNE 2016, THE CONSERVANCY PARTNERED WITH BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER IN GRAND RAPIDS (KENT COUNTY) TO PURCHASE, PROTECT, EXPAND AND RESTORE THE HIGHLANDS, A 121-ACRE FORMER GOLF COURSE. THE CONSERVANCY ENGAGED STAFF MEMBERS IN CAMPAIGN PLANNING, LAND PROTECTION, COMMUNICATIONS, DEVELOPMENT, AND STEWARDSHIP. THE PROPERTY WAS ACQUIRED IN FEBRUARY OF 2017, AND THE FINAL FUNDRAISING GOAL OF 5.1 MILLION, INCLUDING MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES, WAS MET IN JUNE 2019. THE PURCHASE OF THE HIGHLANDS WAS IN BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER'S NAME, AS WAS THE MORTGAGE SECURING THE PURCHASE, AND THE CONSERVANCY HAD NO LEGAL OWNERSHIP OF ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY UNTIL JUNE 22, 2020, WHEN IT EXERCISED AN OPTION TO ACQUIRE 37 ACRES OF THE PROPERTY. THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP SERVICES FOR THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO A LAND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED WITH BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER ON JUNE 18, 2020. OTTAWA SANDS THE CONSERVANCY PARTNERED WITH OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS TO PROTECT OTTAWA SANDS, A 345-ACRE PROPERTY PRIVATELY HELD FOR MANY DECADES AND FORMERLY A SAND MINING FACILITY. ON JULY 31, 2018, THE CONSERVANCY PURCHASED HALF OF THE PROPERTY (158 ACRES) FOR 4 MILLION BY SECURING A LOAN FROM THE CONSERVATION FUND AND THEN LEASED THE PROPERTY TO OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS FOR MANAGEMENT. A SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND (MNRTF), PREPARED BY OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS, WAS SUCCESSFUL IN RAISING FUNDS FOR THEIR PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY HELD BY THE LAND CONSERVANCY AND THAT SALE CLOSED ON JULY 25, 2019. AS PART OF THIS PROJECT, THE CONSERVANCY ENGAGED STAFF MEMBERS IN CAMPAIGN PLANNING, LAND PROTECTION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS FOR PROPERTY CARRYING COSTS AND ITS ULTIMATE TRANSFER TO OTTAWA COUNTY. THE CAMPAIGN TO COVER THOSE COSTS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019. OTTAWA COUNTY NOW OWNS AND OPERATES THE FULL 345-ACRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS OTTAWA SANDS. PAPROCKI IN MAY OF 2020, THE LAND CONSERVANCY SIGNED A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DOUG PAPROCKI, THE OWNER OF A 43-ACRE PARCEL OF NATURAL LAND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO ITS FLOWER CREEK DUNES PRESERVE NORTH OF MONTAGUE, MICHIGAN. THE AGREEMENT CONFIRMED A 121,100 PURCHASE PRICE, WITH A COMMITMENT TO CLOSING ON OR BEFORE THE END OF DECEMBER 2020. IN JUNE OF 2020, THE CONSERVANCY KICKED OFF A 200,000 FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN TO COVER THE PURCHASE COSTS, A STEWARDSHIP FUND, AND EXPENSES OF THE CAMPAIGN. WITH AN INITIAL COMMITMENT OF 80,000 BY ANONYMOUS SUPPORTERS, THE CAMPAIGN HAD RAISED OVER 50% OF THE GOAL BY JUNE 30, 2020. A CELEBRATION AND DEDICATION OF THE NEW PROPERTY IS ANTICIPATED IN MAY 2021. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 INVESTMENT EXPENSE -16,297 INVESTMENT EXPENSE 16,297