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        <ExplanationTxt>THE LOWER DES PLAINES WATERSHED GROUP (LDWG) IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. ITS MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER A COALITION OF STAKE HOLDERS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE WATER QUALITY AND STREAM RESOURCE QUALITY IN THE LOWER DESPLAINES RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPLETED 990.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH YEAR, ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL SUBMIT WRITTEN RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS REGARDING INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ALSO ON THE WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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