Arundel Rivers Federation
Arundel Rivers Federation
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About this organization
Mission
The Arundel Rivers Federation uses science, restoration and community action to make the South, West and Rhode Rivers cleaner and healthier. We envision clean, fishable, swimmable waterways for our local communities. The Federation is dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and enhancing the waters of the South River, Rhode River, West River, Herring Bay, and is a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, Inc.
About
RESTORATION OF THE SOUTH RIVER: 1) INSTALLATION OF STREAM AND WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS TO MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS, CREATE HABITAT, AND RESTORE ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION OF THE RIVERS TRIBUTARIES; 2) CREATION OF LIVING SHORELINE PROJECTS, THROUGH THE REMOVAL OF BULKHEAD OR REVETMENT, OR INSTALLATION OF MINIMALLY-STRUCTURAL PRACTICES TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE INTER-TIDAL INTERFACE; 3) GROWING AND PLANTING OYSTERS ON SANCTUARY BARS IN THE SOUTH RIVER. SOUTH RIVERKEEPER: A FULL-TIME SENTINEL OF THE RIVER WHO CONDUCTS REGULAR MONITORING OF THE RIVER FOR BACTERIA AND WATER QUALITY AND WHO WORKS WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ENFORCE RESOURCE PROTECTION LAWS PREVENTING POLLUTION.EDUCATION & OUTREACH TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF THE RIVER THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE FORUMS FOR RESIDENTS, REGULAR PRINTED AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER. PROTECT MEANS TO VALUE AND RESPECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING THE RIVER AND THE LIVING RESOURCES THAT DEPEND UPON IT. THE FEDERATION REVIEWS LAND USE PLANS, ADVOCATES FOR STRONG LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IDENTIFIES AND STOPS SOURCES OF POLLUTION.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To protect, preserve, restore and celebrate the south river and its interdependent living community.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To protect, preserve, restore and celebrate the south river and its interdependent living community.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MD.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 15 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $189,619.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $551,115 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $152,743 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.