2013-01-12T12:42:21-07:00 2012-06-30 Dana Chabot CPA 2110 Luann Lane Madison WI 53713 990 2011-07-01 391852601 WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC WISC 6082509971 214 North Hamilton Street Suite 201 Madison WI 53703 Tracy Hames 6082509971 2012-11-12 1 Dana Chabot P01368159 6084421911 2012-11-12 X 2011 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z X Tracy Hames 214 North Hamilton Street Suite 201 Madison WI 53703 354210 0 X www.wisconsinwetlands.org X 1969 WI Protect and assist with restoration of wetland areas in Wisconsin 13 13 9 52 0 0 339173 312162 29299 37746 920 326 6028 925 375420 351159 0 0 0 0 277424 258228 0 0 35629 92796 119812 370220 378040 5200 -26881 181427 158684 15804 19942 165623 138742 Wisconsin Wetlands Association is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy. 0 0 152489 0 32720 Environmental education and outreach: Develop and present education and outreach programs to diverse audiences of laypersons and experts, and promote scientific research on matters related to wetland conservation. Programs include an annual wetland conference and numerous field trips throughout the year, publication of a book, Wetland Gems, to publicize exceptional wetland resources in Wisconsin, and identification and monitoring of specific threats to which Wisconsin wetlands are exposed. 137553 0 0 Policy and advocacy: Promote the establishment of effective wetlands regulations, remove tax barriers to private wetland conservation, monitor permitting of wetland development, and advise communities about the defense of wetlands. 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F990_P06_S0A_L07a Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Members who attend the organization's annual meeting elect officers and directors for the coming year. F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization's Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and an outside accountant. It is made available to every member of the Board of Directors for review. F990_P06_S0B_L12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Executive Director collects and reviews conflict of interest statements completed by each Board member annually, and communicates to applicable Board members any potential conflicts of interest. Board members who have a conflict of interest are expected to excuse themselves from participation in deliberation about matters involving the conflict. F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board of Directors authorizes the salary of the Executive Director, based on information obtained from informally surveying compensation paid by comparable organizations, most recently in 2011. F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements available to members of the general public upon request.