| Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services |
Assessment & Survey Projects:Off Channel Habitat Assessment & Design - RCO approved funding in mid to late year of 2021, however, funding wasn't active until April of 2022. In the late 1980's early 1990's, WDFW identified and developed 54 off channel habitat sites with the intent to increase capacity (area and depth) of the selected habitat. Several methods were used, depending on site conditions, to excavate ponds and install plank/log/rock weirs or lumber/concrete fish ways to establish more permanent access and increase habitat area and productivity. WDFE supported these improvements until 2004 when Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition (PCSC) took over maintenance responsibilities. These improvements are at the end of their lifespan, regular maintenance is no longer adequate, and failures will mean loss of high quality habitat, mainly for juvenile Coho rearing, but also including adult spawning at some sites, and adult and juvenile utilization by Chinook, Steelhead, and several trout species. PCSC began an initial assessment in 2018 of these sites with biological support from WDFW and watershed managers. The initial assessment showed that all habitat sites were in an advanced state of disrepair and will require extensive funds/labor to make needed renovations to keep the habitat functional. It was the opinion of PCSC, WDFW, Quileute Tribe, and Hoh Tribe that a different solution was needed other than keeping and continuing to maintain existing structures. the need for a coordinated effort to assess current conditions and develop a clear path forward for each site has given rise to this grant application. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description |
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Nutrient Enhancement:The Organization received a large number of salmon carcasses from local WDFW hatcheries. Approximately 20-30 percent of which were food quality and were donated to local food banks. The rest went to nutrient enhancement in the local watersheds (WRIA 20 & 21). |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder |
ANY PERSON WHO HAS VOLUNTEERED AT LEAST 25 HOURS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR IS CONSIDRED A MEMBER AND ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body |
Members elect the Board of Directors and approve changes (if any) to the by-laws at the annual meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders |
Any changes to the by-laws require a vote of the entire membership at the annual meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
Prepared by accountant, reviewed by Executive Director and President, presented at Board meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
The Organization has a conflict of interest policy that is signed by Board Members on an annual basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management |
Compensation for the Executive Director was determined by comparison with similar positions in other non-profit natural resource organizations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request at office physical address - 71 N. Spartan Ave, Forks, WA 98331. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.