named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
The Center for the Future of the Colorado River
Planned construction at the Colorado River State Historic Park to raise awareness among the public and policymakers about challenges facing the Colorado River and to foster dialogue on conservation and water augmentation.
Wetlands Restoration
Restoration of nearly 400 acres of wetlands along the Lower Colorado River, including planting 200,000 trees and native grasses, in partnership with the Quechan Indian Tribe, City of Yuma, Arizona Game and Fish, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Land Management.
Yuma East Wetlands (YEW)
A 1,400-acre riparian and wetland landscape restoration project, with 400 acres restored and 50 years of maintenance funding through the Bureau of Reclamation's Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP).
activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 14
- Community Engagement and EventsImplemented the first annual Christmas on the Colorado event, attracting over 400 Yumans to the park, and expands volunteer and educational opportunities related to the Yuma East Wetlands.
- Development and Management of Riverfront Parks and Trails Community Park and Playground DevelopmentLed the design, funding, and construction of large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including roadways, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic ramadas, a hummingbird garden, lighted multi-use pathways, and a 3-mile hiking trail with an overlook. Also developed Playa Linda beach, trails, trailhead parking, and an outdoor environmental classroom.
- Development and Management of Riverfront Parks and Trails Community Park and Playground DevelopmentLed the design, funding, and construction of large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including roadways, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic ramadas, a hummingbird garden, and lighted multi-use pathways. Also developed a 3-mile hiking trail in the Yuma East Wetlands and secured grant funding for the "Lower Bench" which included Playa Linda beach, trails, and an outdoor environmental classroom.
- Development of Riverfront Parks and Trails Community Park and Playground DevelopmentLed the effort to design, fund, and build large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including the construction of "Upper Bench" facilities like roadways, playgrounds, and picnic ramadas, and securing grant funding for the "Lower Bench" which included Playa Linda beach and trails.
- Management and Maintenance of Historic Parks and Wetlands Public Park & Garden StewardshipManages and maintains the Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) and Colorado River State Historic Park (CRSHP) on behalf of the City of Yuma, including ongoing maintenance of buildings and grounds, and ecological restoration of the Yuma East Wetlands. This includes clearing exotic species, tree thinning, revegetation, park clean up, and light maintenance such as painting and cleaning.
- Management and Maintenance of Historic Parks and Wetlands Public Park & Garden StewardshipManages and maintains the Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) and Colorado River State Historic Park (CRSHP) on behalf of the City of Yuma, including ongoing maintenance of park buildings and grounds, and manages the Yuma East Wetlands. This includes ecological restoration, trail maintenance, and light maintenance such as painting and cleaning.
- Operation of Colorado River State Historic ParkOperates the Colorado River State Historic Park to educate visitors about the Colorado River's role in the development of Yuma and the Southwest, featuring an outdoor exhibit area with a restored 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive.
- Operation of Colorado River State Historic ParkOperates the Colorado River State Historic Park to educate visitors about the Colorado River's role in the development of Yuma and the Southwest, featuring an outdoor exhibit with a restored 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive.
- Park Pass ProgramOffers annual passes that provide multiple visits to State Historic Parks in Yuma and early notification of new attractions or exhibits.
- Park Pass ProgramOffers annual passes for multiple visits to State Historic Parks in Yuma, providing passholders with early notification of new attractions or exhibits.
- Public Education and Interpretation Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationProvides interpretive panels in a public plaza to orient visitors to the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark, showcasing various historical elements. Also develops plans for The Center for the Future of the Colorado River to educate the public and policymakers.
- Public Education and Interpretation Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationProvides interpretive panels in a public plaza to orient visitors to the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark and develops plans for The Center for the Future of the Colorado River to educate the public and policymakers.
- Wetlands Restoration and Habitat CreationTransformed nearly 400 acres of the Yuma East Wetlands from a trash dump into a mosaic of marsh, mesquite, cottonwood, and willows, providing wildlife habitat. This includes planting almost 200,000 trees and native grasses and completing additional bank line wetland restoration.
- Wetlands Restoration and Habitat CreationTransformed nearly 400 acres of the Yuma East Wetlands from a trash dump into a mosaic of marsh, mesquite, cottonwood, and willows, providing wildlife habitat. This includes planting almost 200,000 trees and native grasses, and completing additional bank line wetland restoration.
research · 4
- Economic Impact StudiesConducts economic impact studies on national heritage area sites.
- Economic Impact StudiesConducts economic impact studies on national heritage area sites to assess their financial contributions.
- Historical Research and Archival Management Oral History & Archival DocumentationConducts historical research, transcribes historic newspaper articles and handwritten letters, and organizes archival materials to preserve historical information.
- Historical Research and Archival Management Oral History & Archival DocumentationConducts historical research, transcribes historic newspaper articles and handwritten letters, and organizes archival materials.
capacity building · 3
- Funding and Capital Improvement Planning Visitor Experience EnhancementUses annual pass sales revenue to fund exhibits and maintain park operations, and developed a long-term capital improvement program for the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
- Funding and Capital Improvement Planning Visitor Experience EnhancementUses annual pass sales revenue to fund exhibits and maintain park operations, secures grant funding for development projects, and develops long-term capital improvement programs for historic parks.
- Volunteer and Educational Opportunities Local Habitat Protection InitiativesExpands volunteer and educational opportunities related to the Yuma East Wetlands.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Collaborative Conservation and Restoration collaborative_conservation unique to this orgThe organization leads wetlands restoration efforts and seeks innovation in conservation and water enhancement by emphasizing collaboration and building partnerships among diverse stakeholders in the desert Southwest.
- Collaborative and Partnership-Driven Conservation collaborative_conservation unique to this orgThe organization leads restoration efforts, such as wetlands restoration in the desert Southwest, and focuses on the preservation of historic, cultural, and natural resources through a model that emphasizes collaboration and building partnerships among diverse stakeholders to foster innovation in conservation and water enhancement.
- Community-Supported Operations and Engagement community-supported_operations unique to this orgThe organization sustains its operations and programming by leveraging direct public support through an annual pass model, which encourages repeat visitation and long-term engagement with historic sites, fostering a sense of community ownership and support.
- Community-Supported Operations through Annual Passes annual_pass_model unique to this orgThe organization utilizes an annual pass model to encourage repeat visitation and long-term engagement with historic sites, leveraging direct public support through these purchases to sustain operations and programming.
- Historical Interpretation for Regional Understanding historical_interpretation unique to this orgThe organization uses specific historic sites, such as the Colorado River State Historic Park, to interpret and tell the story of significant regional elements, like the Colorado River, to illustrate its past, present, and future role in the development of the local area and the broader Southwest.
- Historical Interpretation for Understanding Regional Development historical_interpretation unique to this orgThe organization uses specific historic parks, like the Colorado River State Historic Park, to interpret the story of key natural resources and their historical, present, and future role in the development of the local region and the broader Southwest.
- Incentive-Based Community Stewardship through Volunteerism community_stewardship_through_volunteerism unique to this orgThe organization engages volunteers in preserving historical landmarks and natural areas, fostering community stewardship, and encourages sustained involvement by offering incentive-based recognition such as park passes after a specified number of volunteer hours.
- Incentive-Based Community Stewardship through Volunteerism community_stewardship_through_volunteerism unique to this orgThe organization engages volunteers in preserving historical landmarks and natural areas, fostering community stewardship, and encourages sustained involvement by offering incentive-based recognition, such as park passes, after a significant number of volunteer service hours.
- Incentive-Based Community Stewardship through Volunteerism community_stewardship_through_volunteerism unique to this orgThe organization engages volunteers in preserving historical landmarks and natural areas as a means of community stewardship, using incentive-based recognition, such as offering park passes after 40 hours of service, to encourage sustained involvement.
- Integrated Heritage Area Management heritage_area_management unique to this orgThe organization develops master plans for state historic parks and engages in strategic planning to guide the comprehensive development and preservation of heritage areas, focusing on historic, cultural, and natural resources, particularly the story of water and its impact, to understand and preserve the history of Yuma.
- Partnership-Driven Collaborative Conservation and Restoration collaborative_conservation unique to this orgThe organization leads wetlands restoration efforts and seeks innovation in conservation and water enhancement by emphasizing collaboration and building partnerships among diverse stakeholders in the desert Southwest.
- Strategic Planning for Heritage Area Development strategic_planning unique to this orgThe organization engages in strategic planning and periodic review to guide the comprehensive development and management of heritage areas, ensuring a structured approach to preservation and growth.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.96M
Contributions & grants$869K44%
Program service revenue$419K21%
Investment income$-96K-5%
Other revenue$763K
expenses
Total expenses$1.96M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.01M
Cash$966K
Investments$0
Liabilities$264K
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWELL PERRY JR | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $127K |
board members · 14
- AMBER SHEK — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE A GWYNN — VICE-CHAIRPE
- CHRIS WHEELER — BOARD MEMBER
- CLINT HARRINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUGLAS NICHOLLS — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILIA CORTEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY SIMONTON — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN LINES — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN WATTS — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA ELLIOT-NELSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA OTONDO — BOARD MEMBER
- REETIKA DHAWAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SHELLEY MELLON — CHAIRWOMAN
- THOMAS RUSHIN — SECRETARY/TR
relationships · 30
who they work with
- Arizona Game and Fish Partner — Partnered in the restoration of nearly 400 acres of wetlands.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Partner in leading the Yuma East Wetlands restoration project.
- Arizona Historical Society Partner — Collaborated on a master plan for the Arizona Historical Society's Yuma Campus.
- Arizona State Parks and Trails Government — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Arizona State Parks and Trails Partner — Collaborates to provide volunteer park passes for service recognition.
- Arizona State Parks and Trails Partner — Manages two state parks on behalf of the City of Yuma per the City’s 15-year agreement with Arizona State Parks and Trails, signed in 2016. Also engages in dialogue with them regarding infrastructure restoration.
- Arizona Western College Partner — Dr. Linda Elliott-Nelson, a former Vice President at Arizona Western College, serves on the board, reflecting an ongoing institutional relationship.
- Bureau of Land Management Partner — Partnered in the restoration of nearly 400 acres of wetlands.
- Bureau of Reclamation Funder — Provided grant funding for bank line wetland restoration in 2018.
- Bureau of Reclamation Partner — Partnered in the restoration of nearly 400 acres of wetlands and with its Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP) for East Wetlands maintenance funding.
- City of Yuma Government — City of Yuma officials, including the Mayor and a City Council Member, serve on the board, indicating formal governmental affiliation and collaboration.
- City of Yuma Partner — Collaborated to revise the park master plan and secure grant funding for park development.
- City of Yuma Partner — Manages the Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) and Colorado River State Historic Park (CRSHP) on behalf of the City of Yuma per the City’s 15-year agreement with Arizona State Parks and Trails.
- City of Yuma Partner — Partner in leading the Yuma East Wetlands restoration project and provides ongoing maintenance funding.
- City of Yuma Partner — Partnered in the restoration of nearly 400 acres of wetlands.
- City’s Parks and Recreation department Partner — Worked collaboratively to secure grant funding for the development of the "Lower Bench" of the park.
- Cocopah Indian Tribe Partner — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation Partner — Amber Shek, an Economic Development & Data Exploration Specialist at the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, serves on the board, indicating a collaborative relationship.
- Lower Colorado Multi-Species Conservation Program Funder — Provides ongoing maintenance funding for the Yuma East Wetlands project.
- MGM Design Partner — Developed the website for Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
- National Park Service Government — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Quechan Indian Tribe Partner — Multiple board members are affiliated with the Quechan Indian Tribe, indicating a partnership in governance and shared commitment to the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.
- Quechan Indian Tribe Partner — Partner in leading the Yuma East Wetlands restoration project.
- Quechan Indian Tribe Partner — Partnered in the restoration of nearly 400 acres of wetlands and built Sunrise Point Park.
- Quechan Indian Tribe Partner — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Yuma Community Foundation Partner — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Yuma County Partner — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Yuma County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Yuma County Historical Society Partner — Supports the maintenance, preservation, and promotion of Yuma’s Heritage Area
- Yuma Regional Medical Center Foundation Partner — Shelley Mellon serves on both the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area board and the Board of Trustees for the Yuma Regional Medical Center Foundation, suggesting a cross-institutional partnership.