2024-05-15T09:19:39-00:00 2023-12-31 043354058 Jane D Gray CPA PA PO Box 535 Harrison ME 04040 990 2023-01-01 832025742 Upstream Watch UPST 2074916839 PO Box 113 Belfast ME 04915 Amy Grant President 2074916839 2024-05-15 true Amy Grant XXX-XX-XXXX Jane D Gray P00040886 2075836170 2024-05-15 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Amy Grant 158 Main St Bridgton ME 04009 258225 false X www.upstreamwatch.org X 2018 ME Advocate for the health of Midcoast Maine rivers and watersheds utilizing science and education and enforcement. 8 8 1 0 173755 257547 0 313 678 0 174068 258225 0 0 33454 0 0 204283 205764 204283 239218 -30215 19007 133141 153128 0 133141 153128 X The purpose of Upstream Watch is to advocate for the health of Midcoast Maine rivers and watersheds through science and education and enforcement. false false 79740 Reviewing and assessing proposed development with Midcoast Maine rivers and watersheds. Objective To identify and evaluate the effects of proposed development on the local environment and surrounding communities. Volunteers studied and experts were hired to analyze the potential environmental effects of a proposed Recirculating Aquaculture System RAS salmon-raising facility near the outlet of the LIttle River into Penobscot Bay, Belfast, Maine. Approximately 5 volunteers, an employee and hired experts evaluated the effectiveness of development permits to prevent the degradation of nearly land and water enironments. Approximately 8 volunteers and hired experts evaluated the capacity of local utilities and infrastructure to support additional demands of the proposed RAS facility. 79739 Educating about activities within the watershed by ensuring that rigorous and technically accurate supporting information is presented to all interested parties in an understandable form. Objective To assure citizens and decison-makers are accurately informed about conditions in the watershed. The primary focus in 2022 was a proposed RAS salmon-raising facility near the outlet of LIttle River in Belfast, Maine. Local citizens served Approximately 1000. 79739 Long-term oversight to ensure that the rivers and watersheds of Midcoast Maine are managed to benefit the natural environment and nearby human communities. Objective To monitor the existing conditions of watersheds, assess potential long-term management strategies, and advocate for appropriate managed measures and activities. Accomplishments Consulted with experts to determine current ownership of intertidal property at the mouth of the Little River in Belfast and Northport, Maine, and enable continuation of conservation measures on intertidal property. Participated in litigation to defend ownership of this property and validity of the existing conservation easement. Conservation of this land directy benefits approximately 20 nearby property owners and indirectly benefits local fishermen, marine wildlife, and nearby communities. 239218 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 8 8 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false false false false false X Jill Howell 7813071524 PO Box 113 Belfast ME 04915 Jill Howell Executive Director 020.00 X X X 31077 0 0 Jonathan Fulford Director 003.00 X 0 0 0 James Grant Director 010.00 X 0 0 0 Susan O'Keeffe Secretary 006.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Grant Treasurer 016.00 X X 0 0 0 Conny Hatch Secretary 004.00 X X 0 0 0 Martha Reeve Treasurer 010.00 X X 0 0 0 Ethan Shaw President 003.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Berlasconi Vice President 003.00 X 0 0 0 31077 false false false Curtis Thaxter LLC 1 Canal Plaza Portand ME 041121320 Legal services 124892 1 257547 87184 257547 678 258225 0 0 0 0 33454 33454 0 0 0 0 0 0 199228 199228 2923 2923 0 0 0 218 218 1020 1020 0 0 0 506 506 0 0 0 0 0 746 746 Administrative expense 1123 1123 0 239218 239218 0 0 133141 153128 133141 153128 0 0 X 133141 153128 133141 153128 133141 153128 19007 980 X false false false false X 48122 32372 45477 173755 257457 557183 48122 32372 45477 173755 257457 557183 199169 358014 557183 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 2 87184 Fari market value false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Began the planning to hire an Executive Director Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Expanding our activities to include protection and environmental monitoring of the Penobscot Bay Watershed.