2025-10-24T09:52:35-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 853016870 NORTHSHORE RIVERWATCH NORT 9855901385 13058 Major Lane Folsom LA 70437 Matthew Allen President/Executive Director 9855901385 2025-10-21 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Matthew Allen 13058 Major Lane Folsom LA 70437 831664 0 X https://nsriverwatch.org X 2020 LA Northshore Riverwatch works to conserve, preserve, and restore the water quality and ecological health of the rivers, wetlands, and waterways of Louisiana's Florida Parishes. We promote responsible floodplain management and sustainable development, support recreational access and enjoyment of our natural waters, and advance public understanding of the vital role these ecosystems play in our communities. Through education, advocacy, scientific study, and enforcement of environmental protections, we strive to ensure that the natural and scenic rivers of the Northshore are protected for the public benefit-today and for future generations. 4 4 0 20 0 0 831664 0 0 0 0 831664 0 0 12633 0 363 2901 0 15534 0 816130 35 816165 0 0 35 816165 X Northshore Riverwatch works to conserve, preserve, and restore the water quality and ecological health of the rivers, wetlands, and waterways of Louisiana's Florida Parishes. We promote responsible floodplain management and sustainable development, support recreational access and enjoyment of our natural waters, and advance public understanding of the vital role these ecosystems play in our communities. Through education, advocacy, scientific study, conservation land donations, and enforcement of environmental protections, we strive to ensure that the natural and scenic rivers of the Northshore are protected for the public benefit. 0 0 6316 0 0 Waterway and Wetland Advocacy and Education Northshore Riverwatch monitors proposed development and permit applications affecting rivers, wetlands, and floodplains in the Florida Parishes. The organization educates the public about watershed protection and provides technical comments and testimony before local and federal agencies. During the year, Riverwatch submitted multiple public comments on wetland and floodplain projects, distributed educational materials via social media and community networks, and collaborated with residents to promote sustainable land use. All program activities are volunteer-driven. The Executive Director provides administrative oversight, compensated at $10 per hour when funds allow. 1544 0 Received donation of 60 acres of floodplain/wetlands for conservation with deed restrictions on development. Expense is for $1,250 Qualified Appraisal and 294 for time and travel. 505 0 Assisting various communities in our area of interest with floodplain development issues and sewerage treatment issues. Providing factual information on flood risk, depth, and BMP for floodplain development. 0 0 0 8365 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 LA X Matthew Allen 9855901385 13058 Major Lane Folsom LA 70437 X Matthew Allen President and Acting Executive Director 40 0 X X X X 12633 0 0 12633 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 831664 816000 831664 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 831664 0 0 0 X 12633 6316 6317 1250 1250 62 62 603 301 302 231 231 498 498 0 0 1 1 Meals with potential Donors 69 0 0 69 Electric Chain Saw for Conservation Property Maintanence 82 0 82 0 NSF Fees 105 0 105 0 15534 8365 6806 363 35 165 0 0 0 0 0 816000 35 816165 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 35 165 0 816000 0 0 35 816165 35 816165 816130 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 3353 14365 17718 0 0 0 3353 14365 17718 10500 7218 17718 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 1 40 0 1 450 0 0 490 0 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 The organization engaged in limited direct communication with state and parish officials concerning proposed ordinances and administrative rules related to floodplain management, wetland protection, and water quality in the Florida Parishes. These communications were mostly factual and educational in nature and intended to promote environmentally responsible policy. No substantial part of the organization's activities was directed toward influencing legislation. Northshore Riverwatch's limited policy engagement included testimony before state, parish, and municipal councils on floodplain zoning and development, and wastewater management. These activities were educational, consistent with the organization's mission, and represented less than 5 percent of total annual expenditures. 5 parcel totaling 60-acres for condervation of floodplains and wetlands in St. Tammany Parish 816000 816000 X 1 816000 Qualified Appraisal Date 12/23/2024 Dated 0 0 0 0 Schedule M, Part I, Line 14 5 parcels totaling 60-acres of riverfront floodplain, upland, and wetland property protected by permanent deed restrictions to preserve wetlands and floodplain habitat in perpetuity along the Little Bogue Falaya River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. FMV of $816,000 from a qualified appraizal.. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 We received a fee simple donation of 5 parcels for conservation in line with our mission totaling approximately 60 acres of floodplains/wetlands along the Little Bogue Falaya River for conservation/restoration with deed restrictions. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Donors are considered members and have voting rights for Board and committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Members have voting rights for Board elections and committees Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b No committees this year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b email versions sent to all Board members including treasurer and secretary Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflicts of interests are addressed at all board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Articles of Incorporation include compensation for board members for hours worked when funding allows. Currently, Matthew Allen, Executive Director and President is the only board member receiving compensation for work as acting Executive Director which is partial compensation voted upon by the Board of Directors with Mr. Allen Abstaining. Compensation was set at $10/hr when funds allow, otherwise all other time is considered volunteer. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All documents are available to the public upon request verbally or written. Documents usually emailed, but USPS is used upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g $1250 for Qualified Appraisal on the 60-acre conservation donation. $521 for online donation processing fees. Overwhelmed and without staff to timely process this form. Northshore Riverwatch is a small and new non-profit without the resources to hire professional tax preparer and completing it on our own. This is the first time filing the full 990 form and have been lost in the regulations. Family illness and death also played a roll.