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THE WATERSHED AREA SPANS 24 COMMUNITIES IN CUYAHOGA, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. TCWP IS GOVERNED BY 15 DEDICATED VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO BRING A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE DAILY ACTIVITIES OF TCWP ARE CARRIED OUT BY THE WATERSHED COORDINATOR WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD. THE STATE-ENDORSED TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED ACTION PLAN (WAP) GUIDES TCWP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WATERSHED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. THE WAP ALONG WITH THE GROUP'S MISSION SHAPES THE GOALS OF TCWP. TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS GOALS ARE TO: - INCREASE UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE NATURAL AND MONETARY VALUE OF PROTECTING WATER RE false false 1003097 273750 TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS (TCWP) IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) WATERSHED ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED IN 2006. OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE TINKERS CREEK AND BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED DRAINS 96.4 SQUARE MILES AND IS THE LARGEST TRIBUTARY TO THE CUYAHOGA RIVER. THE WATERSHED AREA SPANS 24 COMMUNITIES IN CUYAHOGA, SUMMIT, PORTAGE AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. TCWP IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO BRING A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. TCWP IS GUIDED IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WATERSHED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY FOUR OHIO AND U.S. EPA ENDORSED NONPOINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIC PLANS (NPS-IS PLANS). EACH PLAN ENCOMPASSES A SUBSET OF THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED AND BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHED. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE FISCL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 CONSIST OF THE FOLOWING: - 21.966 SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS - 2,400 PEOPLE RECEIVING QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER - 1,500 FEET STREAM RESTORED - 380 ATTENDEES IN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS - 957 PEOPLE ATTENDED OHIO STORMWATER CONFERENCE - 237 VOLUNTEER HOURS BY BOARD MEMBERS - 160 ATTENDEES TO RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS - 130 PEOPLE ATTENDED FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 133 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR THE OHIO STORMWATER CONFERENCE AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING - "ALL BUTTS LEAD TO THE CREEK" PROJECT: HANDED OUT OVER 200 ACTIVITY BOOKS TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN - STREAM CLEANUPS 1003097 true true 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 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 32 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false OH X HARRY STARK 3305629681 PO BOX 444 TWINSBURG OH 44087 HARRY STARK EXEC DIRECTO 45.00 X 44500 0 0 ANA BURNS PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA ROBBINS VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL LIPTAK TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 REBECAH TROUTMAN SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSHUA HERCHL PAST PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE CUNNINGTON DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SANDY BARBIC DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOHN DAY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 KAREN FARKAS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE HOLMOK DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 HOPE JONES DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JAMES RODSTROM DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ANDREW ZELLERS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 44500 false false false 675 29722 15789 713530 11346 771062 CONFERENCE 900099 264020 264020 WORKSHOPS 900099 8730 8730 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 1000 1000 273750 20 20 4979 15789 4979 MISCELLANEOUS 321 321 321 1045153 273750 341 44500 37825 4450 2225 471291 447726 23565 2864 2864 57160 53808 3105 247 41191 38776 2237 178 12641 12641 1260 1159 76 25 43696 41361 1815 520 7466 7028 406 32 760 760 180339 180334 5 968 968 PROJECT COST - BRANDYWINE 102810 102810 SERVOHIO TRAVEL AND TRAIN 38357 38357 GRANTS 36030 36030 OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES 5650 5650 13709 8609 5100 1060692 1003097 54368 3227 193609 143105 130041 120061 19669 4500 343319 267666 24275 9023 24275 9023 X 319044 235177 23466 319044 258643 343319 267666 X -15539 -44862 X false false false X 131252 614712 558352 691639 771062 2767017 131252 614712 558352 691639 771062 2767017 2767017 15 14 4 14 20 67 6409 31135 6491 14241 5300 63576 2830660 1177829 0.97750 0.97360 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 58,276 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED SPECIAL EVENTS 20768 15789 4979 3913 1066 20768 15789 4979 3913 1066 4979 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED DRAINS 96.4 SQUARE MILES AND IS THE LARGEST TRIBUTARY TO THE CUYAHOGA RIVER. THE WATERSHED AREA SPANS 24 COMMUNITIES IN CUYAHOGA, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. TCWP IS GOVERNED BY 15 DEDICATED VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO BRING A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE DAILY ACTIVITIES OF TCWP ARE CARRIED OUT BY THE WATERSHED COORDINATOR WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD. THE STATE-ENDORSED TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED ACTION PLAN (WAP) GUIDES TCWP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WATERSHED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. THE WAP ALONG WITH THE GROUP'S MISSION SHAPES THE GOALS OF TCWP. TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS GOALS ARE TO: - INCREASE UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE NATURAL AND MONETARY VALUE OF PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY OFFICIALS AND THE PUBLIC. - PROMOTE LOW-IMPACT AND CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES THAT BALANCE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY WITH HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. - EDUCATE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES ABOUT THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES AND HABITS THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL SURROUNDINGS AND PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO THOSE PRACTICES. - ENCOURAGE A NO-NET-LOSS WETLAND MITIGATION POLICY WHERE MITIGATION REMAINS LOCALIZED WITHIN THE WATERSHED RATHER THAN OUTSOURCED TO OTHER WATERSHEDS. - LEAD A WATERSHED-BASED APPROACH TO DECISION MAKING THAT ADVANCES THE CONCEPT OF CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT POLITICAL JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE WATERSHED. - INCREASE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WATERSHED BY CONNECTING GREENWAYS, CORRIDORS, AND BIKE PATHS BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS. TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING MEMBER SERVICES: O ASSISTANCE WITH STORMWATER PROGRAM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURE (SCM) PRACTICES, INCLUDING A COMPREHENSIVE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM. O ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND COUNCILS TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT NEW MS4 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND UPDATING REGULATIONS WHERE APPROPRIATE. O TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ON WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR LANDOWNERS, COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL, AND MUNICIPAL WORKERS. THESE TRAININGS WILL HELP COMMUNITIES MEET MS4 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: O BIORETENTION AND RAIN GARDEN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE BASIN MAINTENANCE O PERMEABLE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE ROOF IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE O RAINWATER HARVESTING PRACTICES AND MAINTENANCE O TREES AS SCM: PROPER SELECTION, PLANTING, AND MAINTENANCE O POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING OVERVIEW O RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ON ECONOMIC INCENTIVES OF WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION, POLLUTION PREVENTION, AND OTHER PRACTICES. O ASSISTANCE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF SCM PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT ON-SITE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, RIPARIAN AND WETLAND SETBACKS, AND OTHER IMPROVED LOCAL PRACTICES ON NEW AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO ADDRESS WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY ISSUES. O ASSISTANCE IN THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF OPEN SPACES THAT AID THE COMMUNITY IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION, POLLUTION PREVENTION, AND OTHER PRACTICES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS (TCWP) IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) WATERSHED ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED IN 2006. OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE TINKERS CREEK AND BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED DRAINS 96.4 SQUARE MILES AND IS THE LARGEST TRIBUTARY TO THE CUYAHOGA RIVER. THE WATERSHED AREA SPANS 24 COMMUNITIES IN CUYAHOGA, SUMMIT, PORTAGE AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. TCWP IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO BRING A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. TCWP IS GUIDED IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WATERSHED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY FOUR OHIO AND U.S. EPA ENDORSED NONPOINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIC PLANS (NPS-IS PLANS). EACH PLAN ENCOMPASSES A SUBSET OF THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED AND BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHED. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE FISCL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 CONSIST OF THE FOLOWING: - 21.966 SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS - 2,400 PEOPLE RECEIVING QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER - 1,500 FEET STREAM RESTORED - 380 ATTENDEES IN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS - 957 PEOPLE ATTENDED OHIO STORMWATER CONFERENCE - 237 VOLUNTEER HOURS BY BOARD MEMBERS - 160 ATTENDEES TO RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS - 130 PEOPLE ATTENDED FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 133 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR THE OHIO STORMWATER CONFERENCE AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING - "ALL BUTTS LEAD TO THE CREEK" PROJECT: HANDED OUT OVER 200 ACTIVITY BOOKS TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN - STREAM CLEANUPS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA AND THEN GIVEN TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AFTER REVISIONS, IS NECESSARY, THE FINAL 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY MAKES CLEAR THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUESTS BOARD MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE AFFILIATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE FINANCIALS OR OTHER SUBSTANTIVE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING EITHER THEMSELVES, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO BOTH ASSESS THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS MITIGATED. SUCH MITIGATION IS MANAGED AND THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE CONFLICTS POLICY ARE UPHELD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS AFTER 990 FILING -44,862