2018-11-15T12:04:55-08:00 2017-12-31 330996010 J Lunsford CPA 2001 Duncan Drive NW Unit 2963 Kennesaw GA 30156 990 2017-01-01 582095413 Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc CHAT 4043529828 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd NW Atlanta GA 30318 Juliet Cohen Executive Director 2018-11-15 true Jim Lunsford P00568479 7702620745 2017 2018-06-14 16:35:46Z 2288628 false false X www.chattahoochee.org X 1994 GA The Mission of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) is to advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries, lakes and watershed, in order to restore and preserve their ecological health for the people and wildlife that depend on the river system. 21 21 21 0 1906007 2068833 0 196798 199371 0 2102805 2268204 218000 0 892195 890344 0 74430 1264520 1375643 2156715 2483987 -53910 -215783 4761842 4944330 33293 136679 4728549 4807651 The Mission of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) is to advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries, lakes and watershed, in order to restore and preserve their ecological health for the people and wildlife that depend on the river system. false false 1143411 In 2017, the second 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 and analyzed 4,961 water samples and identified and stopped 15 major sewer spills. We also collected and processed 73 lake samples for nutrient levels, and 141 river samples for bacteria pollution in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. samples for nutrient levels, and 141 river samples for bacteria pollution in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 995504 In 2017, the largest program area was community outreach and stewardship projects, which includes our outings, festivals, trash cleanups, rain barrel workshops and more. We mobilized 1,216 volunteers to remove 27 tons of trash and tires from the watershed, recycling 3.4 tons. In addition, we engage 665 people on the water for a paddling experience to see firsthand the river resource. Hundreds more attended our river, film and music festivals to celebrate the river and inspire environmental stewardship. Additionally, we distributed 960 rain barrels many having accompanied a work shop to learn about water supply and water conservation themes. We also trained 15 interns through the course of the year. 121827 In 2017, the third largest program area is the CRK floating classroom program, which includes the Lake Lanier and West Point Lake programs. The floating classrooms educate students on board our vessels about watershed pollution, conservation, science and more. In 2017, 10,203 students and teachers participated in the floating classroom programs. 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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 fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism of the employee. 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 fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism of the employee. 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. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Unrealized Gain = $294885 - In 2017, the second largest program area was the CRK water monitoring projects; we processed more than 4,961 water samples in our three laboratories. Through our Neighborhood Water Watch program, we were joined by 110 partner organizations and individuals at 163 sample stations. This effort led to the discovery and resolution of 15 major sewer spills. We completed eight years of nutrient monitoring at Lake Lanier and West Point Lake. All of our data was shared publicly on the CRK web site as well as Georgia Environmental Protection Division and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency web sites. We responded to 278 citizen hotline calls, conducted 240 field investigations, resulting in 33 enforcement actions. In addition, we investigated 170 industrial stormwater facilities. Program Accomplisments In 2017, the largest program area was the CRK community outreach and stewardship projects, which reached more people than ever before engaging 1,216 volunteers. CRK distributed 960 rain barrels and reached more than 13,000 people with the tools and knowledge to adopt water conservation and efficiency practices at home and in their businesses. CRK hosted two dozen river awareness events including the River Race and Festival, Member Celebration, River Revival, Film Festival, Patron Dinner. We removed 27.1 tons of trash from the watershed, and recycled 3.4 tons. CRK staff trained and managed 15 interns. We also educated 10,203 students and adults on board our two floating classrooms on Lake Lanier and West Point Lake. We hosted a two-day conference to explore the impacts of climate change on our watershed.