Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc

Organization Overview

Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc is located in Watsonville, CA. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc 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, Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE MAINTENANCE, RESTORATION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF WATER QUALITY AND THE BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF WATERWAYS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MONITORING:CCWQP MONITORED WATER QUALITY AT 50 SITES IN THE CENTRAL COAST AREA OF CALIFORNIA TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF AGRICULTURE ON WATER RUNOFF. SITES WERE SAMPLED MONTHLY FOR MULTIPLE CONSTITUENTS. LAB ANALYSIS WAS CONDUCTED ON WATER SAMPLES TO DETERMINE THE TYPE OF POSSIBLE IMPAIRMENT AND TOXICITY. CCWQP CONTINUED TO ASSIST GROWERS WITH ON-FARM SAMPLING.CCWQP ALSO PREPARED TO BEGIN MONITORING 4000 (GROUNDWATER) WELLS, AND TO COLLECT AND REPORT FERTILIZER AND WATER APPLICATION DATA FROM GROWERS (PREPARATION TOOK PLACE IN 2021; MONITORING AND REPORTING BEGAN IN EARLY 2022).


OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND WATER QUALITY REPORTS:CCWQP HELD MEETINGS OR PARTICIPATED IN MEETINGS WITH FARMERS IN THE REGION. MEETINGS WERE HELD IN SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY, SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES. EDUCATION MATERIALS WERE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FARMERS WITH INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THEIR SUB-WATERSHED. NUMEROUS WATER QUALITY REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS WERE PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ADDITIONAL MEETING WERE HELD TO PROVIDE FARMERS WITH INFORMATION ON NEW COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO UPDATES TO THE REGION'S IRRIGATED LANDS REGULATORY PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO REPORT FERTILIZER AND WATER APPLICATION DATA. CCWQP ALSO CREATED NEW EMAIL AND PHONE SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP ANSWER THE INCREASED VOLUME OF QUESTIONS THAT GROWERS HAVE ABOUT NEW WATER QUALITY MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah Lopez
Executive Dir.
$130,000
Kevin Merrill
President
$0
Tom Amrhein
Treasurer
$0
April Mackie
Director
$0
Dennis Sites
Director
$0
Richard Bianchi
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$1,709,571
Investment income $93
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 $1,709,664

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