2017-09-18T10:03:35-07:00 2016-12-31 J Lunsford CPA 3590 Cherokee ST NW Suite 304 Kennesaw GA 30144 990 2016-01-01 582095413 Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc CHAT 4043529828 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd NW Atlanta GA 30318 Juliet Cohen Executive Director 2017-09-18 true Jim Lunsford P00568479 7702620745 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z 2572144 false false X www.chattahoochee.org X 1994 GA The mission of 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 24 0 3090157 1906007 0 179351 196798 0 3269508 2102805 0 0 780201 892195 0 83492 1318962 1264520 2099163 2156715 1170345 -53910 4811599 4761842 37316 33293 4774283 4728549 The mission of 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 1068274 In 2016, the largest program area was community outreach and stewardship projects, which reached more people than ever before adding 1,300 new members to the organization. CRK distributed 602 rain barrels and reached more than 16,000 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 and more engaging more than 4,000 people. We recruited nearly 1,000 volunteers in the removal of 25 tons of trash from the watershed. CRK staff trained and managed 13 interns. 825301 In 2016, the second largest program area was water monitoring projects; we processed more than 4,250 water samples in our three laboratories. Through our Neighborhood Water Watch program, we were joined by 85 partner organizations and individuals at 145 sample stations. This effort led to the discovery and resolution of 16 major sewer spills. We completed seven years of nutrient monitoring at Lake Lanier, collecting 91 samples. Likewise, we led a water quality testing effort on West Point Lake. All of our data was shared publicly on our web site as well as Georgia Environmental Protection Division and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency web sites. We responded to 258 citizen hotline calls, conducted 110 field investigations, resulting in 20 enforcement actions. 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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 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.