Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance Inc

Organization Overview

Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance Inc, operating under the name 7 Lakes Alliance, is located in Belgrade Lakes, ME. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, 7 Lakes Alliance employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 7 Lakes Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, 7 Lakes Alliance generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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7 LAKES ALLIANCE CONSERVES THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE BELGRADE LAKES REGION FOR ALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANT PROGRAM PROTECTS AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS AND THE PUBLIC USE, VALUES AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKES IN THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED BY PREVENTING AND MITIGATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE PLACES BOTH PAID AND VOLUNTEER COURTESY BOAT INSPECTORS AT PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES TO CHECK FOR PLANT FRAGMENTS ON BOATS ENTERING AND LEAVING LAKES AND EDUCATES BOATERS ABOUT THE THREATS POSED BY INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE EMPLOYEES ALSO SURVEY AND ORGANIZES CITIZEN VOLUNTEER INVASIVE PLANT PATROLS TO SEARCH FOR INVASIVE PLANTS THAT MAY BECOME ESTABLISHED IN AT-RISK AREAS. IN 2021, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE EMPLOYED 20 PART-TIME WORKERS AND 15 VOLUNTEERS THAT INSPECTED 11,362 BOATS ON 5 PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS AND 1 PRIVATE LAUNCH THAT AFFECTS PUBLIC WATERS. IN 2010, VARIABLE MILFOIL WAS FOUND GROWING IN THE GREAT MEADOW STREAM THAT RUNS BETWEEN NORTH POND AND GREAT POND. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE WORKED TO MITIGATE THE VARIABLE MILFOIL INFESTATION AND PULLED APPROXIMATELY 32,970 GALLONS OF VARIABLE MILFOIL, WHILE EMPLOYING 7 SUMMER STAFF. IN THE FALL OF 2021, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE BEGAN REMEDIATION EFFORTS ON THE NEWLY DISCOVERED AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANT, CURLY LEAF PONDWEED, ON THE STREAM BETWEEN EAST AND NORTH PONDS


7 LAKES ALLIANCE, AN ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, AIMS TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED FROM DEGRADATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPED AREAS WITHIN THE WATERSHED. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE IDENTIFIES AND PERMANENTLY CONSERVES - EITHER THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF LAND OR THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENT - LANDS THAT PROVIDE HIGH VALUE HABITAT, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND RESTORATION. 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO OPERATES A LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH 7 LAKES' STAFF AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROTECT CONSERVATION PROPERTIES THROUGH CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE THAT THESE PUBLIC VALUES ARE SUSTAINED.


THE 7 LAKES ALLIANCE LAKE SCIENCE GOAL IS TO MONITOR AND UNDERSTAND, IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING COLBY COLLEGE AND SURROUNDING LOCAL LAKE ASSOCIATIONS, WATER QUALITY ON ALL SEVEN OF THE BELGRADE LAKES. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF OUR LAKE SCIENCE DIRECTOR, DR. DANIELLE WAIN, KEY WATER QUALITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING COLBY STUDENTS, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS ROUTINELY MEASURE TEMPERATURE AND OXYGEN PROFILES, WATER CLARITY, AND ALGAL SPECIES COMPOSITION (USING A FLOWCAM) AND POTENTIAL CYANOBACTERIA TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF THE LAKES AND THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH.


OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 7 LAKES ALLIANCE EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY BY IMPLEMENTING EROSION CONTROL MEASURES OF THE BELGRADE LAKES WATERSHED. EROSION IS THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE ALGAL BLOOMS IN DEVELOPED AREAS OF THE WATERSHED. 7 LAKES OPERATES A YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS WHICH EMPLOYS LOCAL YOUTH TO WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO VOLUNTARILY IMPLEMENT VARIOUS EROSION CONTROL MEASURES ON THEIR PROPERTIES. IN ADDITION, WE CONDUCT PROJECTS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. THESE PROJECTS ARE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND ADMINISTERED BY THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NONPOINT SOURCE (NPS) PROGRAM. FINALLY, 7 LAKES ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL LAKE ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER WATERSHED EDUCATION PARTNERS, SCHOOLS, CAMPS, BUSINESSES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THESE INCLUDE NUMERUS AND WIDE-RANGING CONSERVATION LECTURES, EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE WITH NATURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laura Rose Day
President/ce
$142,208
Margaret Bradley
Co-Chair
$0
Melvin Croft
Treasurer
$0
Christine Cook
Secretary
$0
Lynn Matson
Co-Chair
$0
Theodore Alfond
Member At La
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $297,349
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,113,263
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,410,612
Total Program Service Revenue$214,623
Investment income $9,904
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,663,559

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $46,883.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Elmina B Sewall Foundation

Freeport, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11,883
Henry Janssen Foundation

Wyomissing, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$338,022
Earnings$39,216
Admin Expense$1,693
Net Contributions$129,671
Other Expense$163,167
Ending Balance$342,049

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