irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $62KGUIDES TRAINING SEMINAR GTS - In Spring 2023, GCRG offered a two-day, land-based Guides Training Seminar GTS, with approximately 200 attendees. The GTS theme, Transitions A New Era for Grand Canyon, delved into both the challenges opportunities that this period of change may elicit, by elevating honoring indigenous perspectives, presenting current interpretive science, hearing directly from experts about the Colorado River crisis about its potential ramifications for Grand Canyon, and sharing important messages from the Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park. Recordings of the GTS presentations were subsequently posted on the GTS Library page of the GCRG website. This outstanding educational event was followed by a two-week long, river-based training session on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon for 22 guide participants, with 9 speakers from the National Park Service, affiliated tribes, and the science community. continued at Schedule O
- #2 $18KGLEN CANYON DAM ADAPTIVE MGMNT PROGRAMS/LONGTERM EXPERIMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN LTEMP EIS - The organization represents recreational river running interests on the Federal Advisory Committee FACA charged with advising the US Secretary of the Interior on how to best manage Glen Canyon Dam to comply with the mandates of the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992. In FY 2023, GCRG representatives participated in meetings, webinars, workshops conference calls of the Technical Work Group TWG, the Adaptive Management Work Group AMWG, and the Flow Ad Hoc Group of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program GCDAMP. Throughout FY 2023, GCRG representatives communicated regularly with program stakeholders, federal agencies and scientists from the Grand Canyon Monitoring Research Center GCMRC. Additionally, GCRG representatives met regularly with other environmental, recreational and tribal stakeholders to strategize in advance of AMWG/TWG meetings and discern issues of common concern. continued at Schedule O
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Adopt-a-Beach Program
Volunteer monitoring initiative where river guides photograph and document changes in camping beaches along the Colorado River to track erosion and sediment deposition impacts from dam operations.
Boatman’s Quarterly Review (BQR)
Quarterly publication featuring stories, oral histories, art, and commentary from the river community; serves as an open forum for environmental education and river culture.
Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program (GCDAMP) Advocacy
Represents recreational river users on federal advisory committees to influence Glen Canyon Dam operations, protect natural and cultural resources, and advocate for flow regimes that support beach health and ecosystem integrity.
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Volunteer-Based Habitat Monitoring & Stewardship 4 activities
- Adopt-a-Beach ProgramOperates an "Adopt-a-Beach Program" where volunteer guides monitor and document changes in sand deposition on approximately 40 camping beaches along the Colorado River each commercial river season, using 35-mm cameras and data sheets.
- Adopt-a-Beach Program and Beach MonitoringOperates an "Adopt-a-Beach Program" where volunteer guides monitor and document changes in sand deposition on approximately 40 camping beaches along the Colorado River each commercial river season using photo-matching and data sheets. The organization analyzes these monitoring results and presents conclusions to resource managers and the public.
- Adopt-a-Beach Program and Beach MonitoringOperates an "Adopt-a-Beach Program" where volunteer guides monitor and document changes in sand deposition on approximately 40 camping beaches along the Colorado River each commercial river season using photo-matching and data sheets. The organization analyzes these monitoring results and presents conclusions to resource managers and the public.
- Beach Monitoring and ResearchDocuments changes in sand deposition on camping beaches along the Colorado River due to Glen Canyon Dam flows through a long-term photo-matching and beach monitoring effort, analyzing results and presenting conclusions to resource managers and the public.
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Environmental & Nature-Focused Member Publications 4 activities
- Oral History PreservationPreserves oral histories of river runners, often published within the Boatman's Quarterly Review.
- Publication of the Boatman's Quarterly ReviewPublishes the "Boatman’s Quarterly Review" (BQR), a 48-page full-color magazine that serves as an open forum for environmental education, including articles, poetry, stories, drawings, photos, opinions, and oral histories of river runners. It accepts ongoing submissions with quarterly deadlines and distributes news, updates, and event information to subscribers.
- Publication of the Boatman's Quarterly ReviewPublishes the "Boatman’s Quarterly Review" (BQR), a 48-page full-color magazine that serves as an open forum for environmental education, news, updates, and submissions including articles, poetry, stories, drawings, photos, and oral histories of river runners.
- Publication of the Boatman's Quarterly ReviewPublishes the "Boatman’s Quarterly Review" (BQR), a 48-page full-color magazine that serves as an open forum for environmental education, including articles, poetry, stories, drawings, photos, opinions, and oral histories of river runners. It accepts ongoing submissions with quarterly deadlines and distributes news, updates, and event information to subscribers.
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Conservation Professional Training & Networking Events 3 activities
- Guide Training SeminarsOrganizes annual Guide Training Seminars and hosts a training weekend every spring for river guides, assisting them and the National Park Service in managing canyon resources.
- River Guide Training SeminarsOrganizes annual Guide Training Seminars and a training weekend every spring for river guides to assist outfitters and the National Park Service in managing canyon resources.
- River Guide Training SeminarsOrganizes annual Guide Training Seminars and a training weekend every spring for river guides to assist outfitters and the National Park Service in managing canyon resources.
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Land & Water Conservation Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocacy for Grand Canyon and Colorado River managementRepresents the interests of river runners in the management of Glen Canyon Dam through participation in federal advisory groups and fosters dialogue with the National Park Service regarding Grand Canyon management, addressing threats like uranium mining pollution.
- Advocacy for Grand Canyon and Colorado River managementRepresents the interests of river runners and the Grand Canyon ecosystem in federal advisory groups, fostering dialogue and negotiation with the National Park Service regarding Grand Canyon management, and addressing threats like uranium mining.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocacy for Grand Canyon and Colorado River managementRepresents the interests of river runners in the management of Glen Canyon Dam through participation in federal advisory groups and fosters dialogue with the National Park Service regarding Grand Canyon management, addressing threats like uranium mining pollution.
- Oral History PreservationPreserves oral histories of river runners, contributing to the historical record of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River experiences.
- Oral History PreservationPreserves oral histories of river runners, contributing to the historical record of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$234K
Contributions & grants$194K83%
Program service revenue$27K12%
Investment income$11K5%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$350K
Cash$181K
Investments$166K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$349K
Liquid reserves20.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Lynn Hamilton | Executive Director non-voting | 30 | $54K |
| Rachel Unger retired 8312022 | Director | 2 | $1K |
board members · 11
- Billie Prosser retired 83122 — President
- Carter Mills started 9122 — Director
- Chantal Mosman starting 91522 — Secretary/Treasurer
- Erica Fareio retired 83122 — Director
- Glade Zarn started 9122 — Director
- Jake Skeen — Director
- Jay Healy became VP 9122 — Director, then VP
- Riley Burch became President 9122 — VP, then President
- Shonie Hardeen — Director
- Shyanne Yazzie — Director
- Tess McEnroe started 9122 — Director
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Boatman's Quarterly Review Network — GCRG distinguishes its communications from the Boatman's Quarterly Review and directs interested individuals to membership for access.
- Bureau of Reclamation Government — Engages with GCRG through the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program (GCDAMP) and its public outreach platforms.
- Earle Spamer Partner — Utilizes Earle Spamer's online bibliography as a research tool that includes all BQR articles.
- Grand Canyon Fund Funder — Funds GCRG's advocacy efforts within the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program.
- National Park Service Partner — Fosters dialogue and negotiation and collaborates on canyon resource management
- Raven's Perch Media Partner — References Raven's Perch Media as the host for Earle Spamer's bibliographical and historical resources, which include BQR articles.
- U.S. Department of the Interior Government — Advises the Secretary of the Interior on Glen Canyon Dam operations through the Federal Advisory Committee.
- U.S. Geological Survey Government — Collaborates through the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, which informs policy decisions relevant to GCRG’s advocacy.
- info@gcrg.org Partner — Email contact point for receiving submissions of articles, photos, and other materials.