2026-08-27T12:19:21-04:00 2025-12-31 273958690 ALEJANDRA M JUFFE CPA 900 PINE ST STE 126 ENGLEWOOD FL 342234457 990 2025-01-01 596510980 LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY INC LEMO 9418308922 PO BOX 1458 ENGLEWOOD FL 34295 DIANE T COLL TREASURER 9414759021 2026-08-07 ALEJANDRA JUFFE P00177758 9414757937 2026-08-24 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z IRENE SLATTERY PO BOX 1458 ENGLEWOOD FL 34295 365716 false X LEMONBAYCONSERVANCY.ORG X 1972 FL LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY WORKS TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS OF LEMON BAY, GASPARILLA SOUND, AND THEIR WATERSHEDS THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION POLICIES. 8 8 3 135 0 393465 330858 0 18885 21609 13249 412350 365716 1000 1000 0 23469 20862 0 27999 150619 75192 175088 97054 237262 268662 2887388 3223997 2679 2279 2884709 3221718 X LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY WORKS TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS OF LEMON BAY, GASPARILLA SOUND, AND THEIR WATERSHEDS THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION POLICIES. true false 31264 1000 LEMON CREEK WILDFLOWER PRESERVE IS AN 80 ACRE PRESERVE PURCHASED IN 2010. OVER THE NEXT 11 YEARS, THE PROPERTY WAS RESTORED FROM AN 18 HOLE EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE TO A VARIETY OF UPLAND HABITATS AND FRESH AND SALT WATER PONDS THAT FEED INTO LEMON CREEK. THE PRESERVE IS OPEN TO LBC MEMBERS DAILY AND TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOURS AND EVENTS. IN 2025, THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 60 VOLUNTEERS THAT PARTICIPATED IN LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AT THE PRESERVE. IN ADDITION TO LAND MANAGEMENT THE VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH MONTHLY WATER QUALITY TESTING, WEEKLY BIRD SURVEYS, PLANT SURVIVAL SURVEYS, TARPON NET PULLS, GUIDED NATURE WALKS AND THE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT. 4461 LEMON BAYWATCH IS LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM. IT INCLUDES SEVERAL INITIATIVES-EYES ON SEAGRASS, WATER QUALITY TESTING, GUIDED KAYAK TOURS, NATIVE CLAM RESERACH AND RESTORATION AND VERTICAL OYSTER GARDENS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 50 VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP TO MAKE THESE INITIATIVES SUCCESSFUL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EYES ON SEAGRASS IS A MONITORING EVENT THAT OCCURS TWICE PER YEAR AT SEVERAL SITES. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS IN A LARGE EFFORT TO TRACK THE STATUS OF LOCAL SEAGRASS BEDS. VERTICAL OYSTER GARDENS HAS BECOME A VERY POPULAR METHOD OF REACHING OUT TO PRIVATE LANDOWNERS FOR MANY ORGANIZATIONS. OYSTER SHELLS ARE RECYCLED FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS, CLEANED, DRILLED AND HUNG ON A ROPE THAT CAN BE TIED UNDERNEATH A DOCK. IT IS A GREAT OUTREACH TOOL AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO HELP REBUILD THE OYSTER POPULATION AND FILTER THE WATER. 2078 130170 LBC DEVELOPED A BURROWING OWL INITIATIVES IN 2024 TO ASSIST WITH MAPPING AND MONITORING A COLONY OF OWLS IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 20 VOLUNTEERS ASSISITNG WITH THIS PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE VOLUNTEERS ARE ASSISTING WITH MARKING BURROWS, LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, OUTREACH AND LAND ACQUISITION. LBC CURRENTLY OWNS 7 LOTS IN THIS DEVELOPMENT AND WILL CONTINUE TO PURCHASE MORE AS FUNDING AND SALES BECOME AVAILABLE. ADDITIONAL PIORITIES INCLUE THE 40+ CURRENTLY ACTIVE BURROWS AND THEIR ADJACENT LOTS. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE PEACE RIVER AUDUBON SOCIETY, FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD LAND CONSERVANCY. 3440 LBC PARTICIPATES IN MANY METHODS FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGHT FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM AND WEBSITE INTERACTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN GROWING. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH WRITING AND DISTRIBUTING AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER AND WITH OUTREACH EVENTS. OUR NEWSLETTER IS MAILED TO OUR 500+ MEMBERS AND DONORS. WE HOST A FREE MONTHLY COASTAL CONSERVATION SPEAKER SERIES FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH AND BRING IN PROFESSIONALS TO PRESENT ON IMPORTANT LOCAL CONSERVATION ISSUES. THESE EVENTS ARE TYPICALLY A FULL HOUSE AT AROUND 50-60 ATTENDEES EACH MONTH. WE ALSO HOST TABLES AT EVENTS FOR EARTH DAY, ENGLEWOOD BEACH WATERFEST AND MANY OTHER LOCALLY SPONSORED EVENTS WITH OUR PARTNERS. 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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY WORKS TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS OF LEMON BAY, GASPARILLA SOUND, AND THEIR WATERSHEDS THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION POLICIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2 PURCHASE OF LAND IN ROTONDA MEADOWS FOR OWL HABITAT. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B LEMON BAYWATCH IS LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM. IT INCLUDES SEVERAL INITIATIVES-EYES ON SEAGRASS, WATER QUALITY TESTING, GUIDED KAYAK TOURS, NATIVE CLAM RESERACH AND RESTORATION AND VERTICAL OYSTER GARDENS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 50 VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP TO MAKE THESE INITIATIVES SUCCESSFUL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EYES ON SEAGRASS IS A MONITORING EVENT THAT OCCURS TWICE PER YEAR AT SEVERAL SITES. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS IN A LARGE EFFORT TO TRACK THE STATUS OF LOCAL SEAGRASS BEDS. VERTICAL OYSTER GARDENS HAS BECOME A VERY POPULAR METHOD OF REACHING OUT TO PRIVATE LANDOWNERS FOR MANY ORGANIZATIONS. OYSTER SHELLS ARE RECYCLED FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS, CLEANED, DRILLED AND HUNG ON A ROPE THAT CAN BE TIED UNDERNEATH A DOCK. IT IS A GREAT OUTREACH TOOL AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO HELP REBUILD THE OYSTER POPULATION AND FILTER THE WATER. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D LBC PARTICIPATES IN MANY METHODS FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGHT FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM AND WEBSITE INTERACTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN GROWING. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH WRITING AND DISTRIBUTING AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER AND WITH OUTREACH EVENTS. OUR NEWSLETTER IS MAILED TO OUR 500+ MEMBERS AND DONORS. WE HOST A FREE MONTHLY COASTAL CONSERVATION SPEAKER SERIES FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH AND BRING IN PROFESSIONALS TO PRESENT ON IMPORTANT LOCAL CONSERVATION ISSUES. THESE EVENTS ARE TYPICALLY A FULL HOUSE AT AROUND 50-60 ATTENDEES EACH MONTH. WE ALSO HOST TABLES AT EVENTS FOR EARTH DAY, ENGLEWOOD BEACH WATERFEST AND MANY OTHER LOCALLY SPONSORED EVENTS WITH OUR PARTNERS. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE OUTREACH TO 1,000 OR MORE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A MEMBERS ELECT BOARD MEMBERS DURIGN THE ANNUAL MEETING FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B ALL DIRECTORS MUST REVIEW FORM 990, AND ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE RESOLVED PRIOR TO AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO SIGN THE FORM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT COULD BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND INSTEAD, IT ENGAGES OUTSIDE VENDORS TO PERFORM THESE SERVICES. ALL DIRECTORS MUST REVIEW, SIGN, AND AFFIRM THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE POLICY AND ARE NOT IN VIOLATION OF THE POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 BY APPOINTMENT AT ORGANIZATIONS' OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND BY APPOINTMENT.