Western Rivers Conservancy
Western Rivers Conservancy
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About this organization
Mission
Western Rivers Conservancy protects outstanding river ecosystems in the western United States. We acquire land to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and cooperate with other agencies and organizations to secure the health of whole ecosystems.
About
WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT OUTSTANDING RIVER ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. WE ACQUIRE LAND TO CONSERVE CRITICAL HABITAT, PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR COMPATIBLE USE AND ENJOYMENT, AND COOPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES TO SECURE THE HEALTH OF WHOLE RIVER ECOSYSTEMS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY (WRC) IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES THAT FOCUSES SOLELY ON RIPARIAN CORRIDOR CONSERVATION ALONG OUTSTANDING WESTERN STREAMS. BY ACQUIRING RIVERLANDS WITH HIGH CONSERVATION VALUES, WRC CREATES SANCTUARIES FOR IMPERILED FISH AND WILDLIFE, BUFFERING THE IMPACTS OF WATER USE, LOGGING, MINING AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT. WRC'S PROJECTS IMPROVE HABITAT CONNECTIVITY IN SOME OF THE WEST'S MOST BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT REGIONS. OUR ACQUISITIONS ALSO ENHANCE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE BY OPENING ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE REACHES OF OUR MOST TREASURED WESTERN STREAMS. FOUNDED IN 1988 AND INCORPORATED AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) IN 2001, WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY USES A MARKET-BASED APPROACH OF BUYING RIVERLANDS FROM CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL WILLING SELLERS. WE BRING TO BEAR CREATIVE REAL ESTATE TECHNIQUES AND UNIQUE APPROACHES TO CONSERVATION FINANCE AND GET MAXIMUM LEVERAGE FROM PRIVATE CAPITAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. WITH HEADQUARTERS IN PORTLAND, OREGON, WE HAVE ADDITIONAL OFFICES IN DENVER, OLYMPIA AND SAN FRANCISCO. WRC IS GOVERNED BY A FOURTEEN-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAS NINETEEN STAFF MEMBERS.IN FISCAL YEAR 2018, WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY HAD 28 ACTIVE PROJECTS IN SIX STATES. WRC PERMANENTLY PROTECTED 33,613 ACRES OF LAND ALONG 12 OF THE FINEST RIVERS AND STREAMS IN WASHINGTON, CALIFORNIA, OREGON, COLORADO AND IDAHO. IN ADDITION, WRC PURCHASED 11,344 ACRES AND 24 RIVER MILES ALONG NINE WESTERN RIVERS AND STREAMS. WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY HELD AN ADDITIONAL 14,523 ACRES ALONG TEN RIVERS AND STEAMS AND WORKED TO PLACE THESE LANDS INTO PERMANENT PROTECTIVE STEWARDSHIP. WRC ALSO HAD CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS TO CONSERVE MORE THAN 5,188 ACRES OF LAND IN FUTURE YEARS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Western rivers conservancy's mission is to protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states. (continued on schedule o)we acquire land to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and cooperate with other organizations and agencies to secure the health of whole river ecosystems.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Protection of outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is OR.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 71 SW OAK STREET, PORTLAND, OR, 97204.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 20 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,825,912.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $2,572,212 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $739,401 in fundraising expenses.
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