Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TRI STATE STEELHEADERS
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 1375
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
WALLA WALLA, WA99362
D Employer identification number

91-1244161
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 659,015
F Name and address of principal officer:
LARRY ZALAZNIK
1321 ROOSTER RD
WALLA WALLA,WA99362
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
TRISTATESTEELHEADERS.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1989
M State of legal domicile: WA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, AND A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE SALMONID HABITAT. THE ORGANIZATION IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS, CONSERVATION GROUPS, PRIVATE BUSINESSES, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPERVISES MANY ADULT AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN HABITAT RESTORATION WORK.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 7
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 515
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   626,414
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....   3,376
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   15,852
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................   645,642
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)   118,357
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet5,739    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....   584,720
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)   703,077
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......   -57,435
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 305,723 284,902
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 2,300 36,891
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 303,423 248,011
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, AND A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE SALMONID HABITAT. THE ORGANIZATION IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS, CONSERVATION GROUPS, PRIVATE BUSINESSES, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPERVISES MANY ADULT AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN HABITAT RESTORATION WORK.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 122,798 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ANNUAL CRAB FEED 2010 MARKED ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF SUCCESS FOR THE ANNUAL TSS CRAB FEED. APPROXIMATELY 500 PEOPLE ATTENDED LAST YEAR'S EVENT, ENABLING TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS TO RAISE OVER 16,000 TO SUPPORT ITS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. AS ALWAYS THE PROFITS FROM THE RAFFLING AND AUCTIONING OF ITEMS DONATED BY OUR COMMUNITY ARE USED TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE, RESTORE AND ESTABLISH FISH HABITAT. THEY ALSO FUND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EVENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR YOUTH, THAT EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANT ROLE HEALTHY RIVER SYSTEMS PLAY IN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE POPULATIONS OF SALMON AND STEELHEAD THAT CAN SUPPORT RECREATIONAL ANGLING. SEE ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE FOR FIRST ACHIEVEMENTS. SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM THE SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED IN 1991 BY THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (WDFW), PROVIDES AREA STUDENTS WITH AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO TEACH THEM ABOUT THE SALMON LIFE CYCLE, WATER QUALITY, AND STEWARDSHIP OF WATER RESOURCES. WDFW FUNDING HAS PROVIDED AQUARIUMS, CHILLING UNITS, AND EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO RAISE SALMON. FISH EGGS ARE PROVIDED BY LOCAL HATCHERIES, STUDENTS FEED THE FISH, MAINTAIN THE TANKS, AND IN APRIL OR MAY RELEASE THE FISH INTO AN APPROVED WATER BODY. TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM FOR OVER A DECADE AND CURRENTLY PROVIDES TWO TANKS AT LINCOLN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL AND ONE AT WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL. IN JANUARY 2011, DUE TO CUTS IN THE STATE BUDGET WDFW ANNOUNCED IT WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO FUND SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM. TO ENSURE CONTINUATION OF THIS IMPORTANT AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS WILL PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM IN WALLA WALLA, COLUMBIA, GARFIELD AND ASOTIN COUNTIES. TSS WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FISH TANKS CURRENTLY IN USE AND WILL SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR OTHER SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS WHO HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN RAISING SALMON WITH THEIR STUDENTS. KIDS FISHING DAY IN JUNE, TSS HELD ITS ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DAY FOR LOCAL CHILDREN UP TO AGE 14 AT BENNINGTON LAKE. THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR THE EVENT WHICH PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. THE EVENT IS A GREAT WAY TO INTRODUCE LOCAL YOUTH TO SPORT FISHING, WHICH CAN BECOME A LIFE-LONG SPORT THAT SUPPORTS CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. EACH YEAR KIDS FISHING DAY COINCIDES WITH WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE'S FREE FISHING WEEKEND IN JUNE AND PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO FISH FREE FOR TWO DAYS WITHOUT THE NEED TO PURCHASE A LICENSE. TSS PROVIDED TACKLE, BAIT, AND ROD AND REEL COMBINATIONS FOR THE EVENT. IN ADDITION, A CASTING CONTEST WAS HELD WITH PRIZES AND FREE HOT DOGS AND SODA WERE PROVIDED FOR THE YOUNG ANGLERS TO ENJOY. KIDS FISHING DAY IS A SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT THANKS TO THE MANY GROUPS, AGENCIES AND BUSINESSES THAT HELP MAKE IT A SUCCESS. VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE TSS BOARD AND CLUB MEMBERS ALONG WITH STAFF FROM THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, WA DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE LOCAL PEPSI COLA DISTRIBUTOR ONCE AGAIN PROVIDED SODA WHILE DAIRY QUEEN AND BURGER KING GENEROUSLY DONATED CASTING CONTEST PRIZES. JUBILEE LAKE KIDS FISHING DAY IN JULY, WE BEGAN A NEW TRADITION OF PARTNERING WITH THE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE TO HOLD A KIDS FISHING DAY AT JUBILEE LAKE, IN OREGON. THE KIDS RECEIVED FISHING TACKLE AND WERE PROVIDED REFURBISHED RODS AND REELS IF THEY DID NOT HAVE THEIR OWN. WE HELD A CASTING CONTEST AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED WITH KNOT TYING AND PROVIDED TIPS ON FISHING TECHNIQUES. IN ADDITION, WE HAD HOT DOGS AND SODA FOR THE YOUNG ANGLERS TO ENJOY. THE EVENT WAS COMPLETELY FREE AND NO FISHING LICENSES WERE REQUIRED FOR THE DAY. IT WAS A GREAT EVENT FOR THE KIDS THANKS TO THE TSS BOARD MEMBERS AND THE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATED. BENNINGTON LAKE FISH STOCKING IN JUNE, WE SUCCESSFULLY STOCKED BENNINGTON LAKE ONCE AGAIN WITH APPROXIMATELY 850 LBS OF TRIPLOID TROUT. THE TROUT AVERAGED 12 INCHES IN LENGTH AT THE TIME OF STOCKING. IN ADDITION, THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE ADDED APPROXIMATELY 400 EXTRA FISH ON BEHALF OF TSS (SEE WDFW JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM BELOW) TO MAKE UP FOR THE DIFFERENCE IN THE NUMBER OF FISH PURCHASED BY TSS AND PROVIDED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. THE TROUT PROVIDE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND LOTS OF FUN, ESPECIALLY FOR SENIOR AND YOUTH ANGLERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM TSS CONTINUED TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE WDFW JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM BY PURCHASING THE FOOD USED TO RAISE JUMBO-SIZE JUVENILE FISH FOR RELEASE INTO APPROXIMATELY 14 SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON LAKES AND PONDS. THIS PROGRAM REPLACES THE BENNINGTON LAKE TRIPLOID TROUT ANNUAL FISH PLANT, AND UNDER THIS NEW AGREEMENT AT LEAST AS MANY FISH WILL BE PLACED IN BENNINGTON LAKE THROUGH THE WDFW JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM EACH YEAR. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR TSS TO CONTINUE PROMOTING RECREATIONAL ANGLING BY PROVIDING FISH AT BENNINGTON LAKE AS WELL AS AT MANY OTHER LAKES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. STREAM MONITORING LOCAL SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY'S STREAM FLOW MONITORING PROGRAM IN THE WALLA WALLA WATERSHED. TSS STAFF VISITED SEVEN STATIONS ALONG THE WALLA WALLA AND TOUCHET RIVERS TO COLLECT DATA, TAKE MEASUREMENTS, AND PROVIDE MAINTENANCE EVERY TWO WEEKS. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO RECORD STREAM DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. STREAM MONITORING PROVIDES IMPORTANT DATA FOR WATERSHED PLANNING PURPOSES. GAUGE DATA CAN BE VIEWED AT ANY TIME BY GOING TO ECOLOGY'S WEBSITE: HTTPS://FORTRESS.WA.GOV/ECY/WRX/WRX/FLOWS/REGIONS/STATE.ASP.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 89,472 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MILL CREEK FISH PASSAGE DESIGN PASSAGE DESIGNS AT THE 30% LEVEL WERE COMPLETED FOR THE MILL CREEK CHANNEL FROM THE DIVISION DAM TO GOSE ST. THESE DESIGNS WILL BE THE BASIS FOR FINAL DESIGNS TO BE DEVELOPED. NATIONAL FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION'S COMMUNITY SALMON FUND AND THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD PROVIDED PROJECT FUNDING. MILL CREEK FLUME TRANSITIONS FINAL DESIGN WORK WAS INITIATED TO REBUILD THE EXISTING FISHWAYS INTO AND OUT OF THE CONCRETE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL SECTION OF MILL CREEK, WITH CONSTRUCTION PLANNED FOR 2011. THE NEW STRUCTURES WILL IMPROVE FISH PASSAGE AT A RANGE OF FLOWS EXPERIENCED BY ADULT STEELHEAD MIGRATING TO UPPER MILL CREEK. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD, THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, AND BPA. MILL CREEK SILLS PASSAGE ANOTHER FINAL DESIGN PROJECT WAS STARTED THAT WILL PROVIDE PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT FOUR OF THE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL-SPANNING STABILIZERS (SILLS) IN MILL CREEK AT TAUSICK WAY. WHILE IMPROVING PASSAGE, CONSTRUCTION METHODS WILL BE REFINED AND COST ESTIMATES WILL BE IMPROVED FOR UNDERTAKING SIMILAR EFFORTS ON MORE THAN TWO-HUNDRED REMAINING SILLS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD, THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, AND BPA.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 28,114 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
BREWER FARM WETLAND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE PONDS WAS COMPLETED IN OCTOBER, RESULTING IN THE CREATION OVER TWO ACRES OF NEW WETLANDS. THE PROJECT WAS DESIGNED BY DUCKS UNLIMITED FOR THE 23 ACRE SITE AND IS PROTECTED THROUGH A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HELD BY BLUE MOUNTAIN LAND TRUST. PROJECT PARTNERS ARE THE WALLA WALLA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, AND WDFW. FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT WERE RECEIVED IN 2008.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 421,008 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MUD CREEK LIVESTOCK BUFFER A WA DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY HUSSEMAN FUND GRANT WAS SECURED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION FENCING AND RIPARIAN PLANTING ALONG 2,000 LINEAR FEET OF MUD CREEK NEAR STATELINE ROAD. THIS WATER QUALITY PROJECT WILL PROVIDE BENEFITS BY INCREASING SHADE, MANAGING AN INVASIVE WEED PROBLEM AND FILTERING RUNOFF FROM ADJACENT PASTURES. PROJECT SUCCESS MONITORING USING WHEP (WATERSHED HEALTH EVALUATION PROCEDURE) TEACHER/STUDENT TEAMS FROM NINE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS REGION MONITORED MORE THAN TWENTY RIPARIAN RESTORATION SITES ON STREAMS RANGING FROM ASOTIN CREEK IN THE EAST TO THE TOUCHET RIVER IN THE WEST. CURRENTLY IN ITS TWELFTH YEAR, THIS ONGOING MONITORING PROJECT COLLECTS WATER QUALITY INFORMATION AT ESTABLISHED PROJECT SITES. PARTICIPATING TEACHERS ARE TRAINED IN MONITORING PROTOCOLS BY A SCIENTIST, FURNISHED WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MONITORING EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDED WORKBOOKS AND LAB MANUALS FOR STUDENT USE. STUDENTS MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE, STREAM FLOW, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, PH LEVEL, MACRO INVERTEBRATE PRESENCE, STREAM BANK PROFILES, AND TREE COVERAGE AT THEIR ASSIGNED PROJECT SITE. A SCIENTIST REPLICATES A SAMPLE OF THE STUDENT TESTS TO ENSURE ACCURATE RESULTS. EACH YEAR STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THIS IMPORTANT PROJECT DEDICATE OVER 1,000 HOURS TOWARDS COLLECTING THESE DATA. BRIDGE TO BRIDGE RESTORATION DESIGN A RESTORATION DESIGN PROJECT ON A 1.5 MILE REACH OF THE WALLA WALLA RIVER BETWEEN MCDONALD RD AND LOWDEN-GARDENA RD WAS COMPLETED AT THE 30% DESIGN LEVEL. DESIGN AND RESTORATION ALTERNATIVES WERE DEVELOPED WITH LANDOWNER INPUT AND REVIEW TO PROVIDE IMPROVED IN-STREAM AND RIPARIAN HABITATS. THE PROJECT, FUNDED BY THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD, ALSO PROVIDED CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES FOR DESIGN ALTERNATIVES. WHITNEY CREEK BRIDGE THIS PROJECT REPLACED TWO BARRIER CULVERTS WITH A PRECAST MODULAR CONCRETE BRIDGE. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED ON WHITNEY CREEK, A TRIBUTARY TO THE WOLF FORK, WHICH FLOWS INTO THE NORTH FORK TOUCHET RIVER. BOTH CULVERTS AT THE SITE WERE INSTALLED AS A RESULT OF FLOOD DAMAGE IN THE LATE 1990S. THE LOW FLOW PIPE HAD A 1.7 FOOT INLET DROP (DUE TO DEBRIS ACCUMULATION), A 0.8 FOOT OUTLET DROP, AND A SLOPE OF 6.5%. THE HIGH FLOW PIPE HAS AN OUTLET DROP OF 1.5 FEET AND A SLOPE OF 7.3%. THE NEW BRIDGE AND PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS OPENED APPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILES OF STREAM FOR STEELHEAD, RAINBOW AND BULL TROUT. THE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN MID-AUGUST AND WAS FUNDED BY THE FAMILY FOREST FISH PASSAGE PROGRAM. LINCOLN AND RESER CREEK BUFFERS AMERICORPS MEMBERS AND STUDENTS FROM WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND WHITMAN COLLEGE, ALONG WITH AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PATHWAYS BACK PROGRAM VOLUNTEERED THEIR SERVICES TO INSTALL NATIVE PLANT BUFFERS ALONG 100 FEET OF LINCOLN CREEK AND 150 FEET OF RESER CREEK TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY PROVIDING SHADE, REDUCING SEDIMENT, AND FILTERING URBAN RUNOFF FROM NEARBY LAWNS AND STREETS. LITTLE TUCANNON BRIDGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE, THIS PROJECT REPLACED AN AGING, UNDERSIZED CULVERT WITH A BRIDGE ON THE LITTLE TUCANNON RIVER. THE STEELHEADERS PROVIDED CONSTRUCTION FUNDS THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD. THE FOREST SERVICE PROVIDED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND OTHER PROJECT EXPENSES. THE NEW BRIDGE PROVIDES UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO OVER ONE MILE OF THE LITTLE TUCANNON RIVER FOR JUVENILE STEELHEAD AND PROVIDES NATURAL STREAM MOVEMENT THROUGH GREATER CONVEYANCE OF STREAM FLOWS AND STREAMBED MATERIAL. TOUCHET RIVER LARGE WOODY DEBRIS FOUR ENGINEERED LOGJAMS WERE INSTALLED ON THE TOUCHET RIVER UPSTREAM OF U.S. HIGHWAY 12 AT TOUCHET. THE STRUCTURES ADDRESS RAPID BANK EROSION AND STREAM SEDIMENTATION PROBLEMS AT THE SITE WHILE PROVIDING IMPROVED INSTREAM HABITAT. BY COMPLETING THIS PROJECT, WATER QUALITY IS IMPROVED AND THE LANDOWNER IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP) WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RIPARIAN HABITAT BENEFITS. CONSTRUCTION FUNDING WAS PROVIDED BY WA DEPT OF ECOLOGY AND THE NATIONAL FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION. TUCANNON RIVER NUTRIENT ENHANCEMENT OVER ONE-HUNDRED SPRING CHINOOK SALMON CARCASSES FROM THE LYONS FERRY HATCHERY COMPLEX ON THE SNAKE RIVER WERE DISTRIBUTED IN-STREAM ALONG A TEN MILE REACH OF THE TUCANNON RIVER TO PROVIDE NUTRIENT ENHANCEMENT TO JUVENILE SALMONIDS BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROCESS PROVIDED BY THE DECAYING OF SALMON CARCASSES THAT NATURALLY OCCURS AFTER ADULT SALMON DIE FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THEIR ANNUAL SPAWNING CYCLE. CARCASSES USED IN THIS MANNER ARE FIRST TESTED BY WDFW BIOLOGISTS AND APPROVED AS BEING FREE OF PATHOGENS BEFORE BEING RETURNED TO THEIR NATIVE STREAMS. LASSATER SPRING BRANCH LIVESTOCK BUFFER LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION FENCING AND RIPARIAN VEGETATION WERE INSTALLED ALONG 170 FEET OF AN UN-NAMED SPRING CREEK THAT FLOWS INTO LASSATER SPRING BRANCH. IMMEDIATELY UPSTREAM OF THE CONFLUENCE, RIPARIAN VEGETATION WAS PLANTED ALONG 175 FT OF LASSATER SPRING BRANCH. FENCING AND PLANTING ALONG THESE TWO CREEKS, WHICH DELIVER COOL SPRING-FED WATER TO THE WALLA WALLA RIVER, WILL IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY LIMITING LIVESTOCK ACCESS, PROVIDING SHADE, REDUCING SEDIMENT, AND FILTERING RUNOFF FROM ADJACENT PASTURES. CREATING URBAN RIPARIAN BUFFERS (CURB) DURING 2010, THE CURB IMPLEMENTATION TEAM CONSISTING OF THE WALLA WALLA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, KOOSKOOSKIE COMMONS, AND TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS COMPLETED EIGHT RIPARIAN BUFFER PROJECTS ON YELLOWHAWK, GARRISON, AND STONE CREEKS WITH ENHANCEMENTS TO 1,120 LINEAR FEET OF STREAMS RUNNING THROUGH WALLA WALLA. VOLUNTEERS ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS WORK, HAVING CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 1,225 HOURS VALUED AT 17,294 DURING THIS CALENDAR YEAR. PARTICIPATING LANDOWNERS AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING THEIR NATIVE PLANT BUFFERS AND CONTRIBUTED AN IN-KIND MATCH VALUED AT 9,270. FUNDING FOR CURB COMES FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND THE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 421,008 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 661,392
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
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Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
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No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
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No
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
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No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
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No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
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No
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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
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Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
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No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
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No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
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No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
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No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
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No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
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No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
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No
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Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
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No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
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No
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
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No
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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
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No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
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No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
3
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
7
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
14
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
WA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
RICHARD M BIRELEY
216 N ROOSEVELT ST
WALLA WALLA,WA99362
(509) 529-3543
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) RICHARD M BIRELEY
EXECUTIVE DI
 60.00 X   X       14,375 0 900
(2) MARK BROTHERTON
VICE PRES
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) DAVID L COWLES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) KEVIN CRUM
SECRETARY
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) NICHOLE CURET
EXEC DIR-BEG
 16.00 X   X       12,457 0 0
(6) MIKE DENNY
INTERIM SECR
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(7) RONALD W DUNNING
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) JAY GRANTIER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) STEPHEN W HAMILTON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) SCOTT P LANDWEHR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) MIKE LONEY
TREASURER
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(12) MICHAEL MAHAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) WILLIAM L NEVE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) DANIEL M VERNON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) JED VOLKMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) LARRY ZALAZNIK
PRESIDENT
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0


Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 26,832   900
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 2,160
c Fundraising events....1c 200
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 622,873
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,181
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 626,414
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 3,376     3,376
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 200
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 29,225
b Less: direct expenses ...b 13,373
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 15,852   15,852
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 645,642     19,228
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 27,732 1,387 26,345  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 80,722 72,109 4,577 4,036
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ........... 9,903 8,972 436 495
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 650 584 33 33
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other ..........        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,612 1,452 80 80
13 Office expenses ....... 3,292 2,962 165 165
14 Information technology ...... 1,649 1,483 83 83
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 5,333 4,730 263 340
17 Travel ............ 3,977 3,778 199  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 830 788 42  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 724 239 461 24
23 Insurance .............. 2,891 1,508 1,238 145
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PROJECT EXPENSES-DIRECT 421,008 421,008    
b PROJECT EXPENSES-MILL CRE 89,472 89,472    
c PROJECT EXPENSES-BREWER 28,114 28,114    
d COMPUTER EXPENSES 4,336 4,119 217  
e PLANTS-PROJECTS 3,695 3,695    
f All other expenses 17,137 14,992 1,807 338
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 703,077 661,392 35,946 5,739
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 83,637 1 102,841
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 219,218 2 132,532
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 1,021 4 48,406
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 19,193
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 18,070 1,847 10c 1,123
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 305,723 16 284,902
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 2,300 17 36,891
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 2,300 26 36,891
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .....   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 303,423 32 248,011
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 303,423 33 248,011
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 305,723 34 284,902
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
645,642
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
703,077
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-57,435
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
303,423
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
2,023
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
248,011
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
 
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TRI STATE STEELHEADERS
 
Employer identification number

91-1244161
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 223,543 192,935 639,928 288,839 626,414 1,971,659
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 26,059 27,086 26,439 27,419 29,225 136,228
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 249,602 220,021 666,367 316,258 655,639 2,107,887
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           2,107,887
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 249,602 220,021 666,367 316,258 655,639 2,107,887
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 819 477 11,167 10,205 3,376 26,044
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 819 477 11,167 10,205 3,376 26,044
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 250,421 220,498 677,534 326,463 659,015 2,133,931
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
98.780 %
16
16
98.810 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.000 %
18
18
1.000 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TRI STATE STEELHEADERS
 
Employer identification number

91-1244161
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   19,193 18,070 1,123
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 1,123
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TRI STATE STEELHEADERS
 
Employer identification number

91-1244161
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

CRAB FEED
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 29,425     29,425
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		200     200
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		29,225     29,225
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 13,373     13,373
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 13,373
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 15,852
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
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Additional Data


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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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2010
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Name of the organization
TRI STATE STEELHEADERS
 
Employer identification number

91-1244161
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ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, AND A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE SALMONID HABITAT. THE ORGANIZATION IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS, CONSERVATION GROUPS, PRIVATE BUSINESSES, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPERVISES MANY ADULT AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN HABITAT RESTORATION WORK.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM THE SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED IN 1991 BY THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (WDFW), PROVIDES AREA STUDENTS WITH AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO TEACH THEM ABOUT THE SALMON LIFE CYCLE, WATER QUALITY, AND STEWARDSHIP OF WATER RESOURCES. WDFW FUNDING HAS PROVIDED AQUARIUMS, CHILLING UNITS, AND EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO RAISE SALMON. FISH EGGS ARE PROVIDED BY LOCAL HATCHERIES, STUDENTS FEED THE FISH, MAINTAIN THE TANKS, AND IN APRIL OR MAY RELEASE THE FISH INTO AN APPROVED WATER BODY. TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM FOR OVER A DECADE AND CURRENTLY PROVIDES TWO TANKS AT LINCOLN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL AND ONE AT WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL. IN JANUARY 2011, DUE TO CUTS IN THE STATE BUDGET WDFW ANNOUNCED IT WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO FUND SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM. TO ENSURE CONTINUATION OF THIS IMPORTANT AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS WILL PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM IN WALLA WALLA, COLUMBIA, GARFIELD AND ASOTIN COUNTIES. TSS WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FISH TANKS CURRENTLY IN USE AND WILL SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR OTHER SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS WHO HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN RAISING SALMON WITH THEIR STUDENTS. KIDS FISHING DAY IN JUNE, TSS HELD ITS ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DAY FOR LOCAL CHILDREN UP TO AGE 14 AT BENNINGTON LAKE. THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR THE EVENT WHICH PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. THE EVENT IS A GREAT WAY TO INTRODUCE LOCAL YOUTH TO SPORT FISHING, WHICH CAN BECOME A LIFE-LONG SPORT THAT SUPPORTS CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. EACH YEAR KIDS FISHING DAY COINCIDES WITH WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE'S FREE FISHING WEEKEND IN JUNE AND PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO FISH FREE FOR TWO DAYS WITHOUT THE NEED TO PURCHASE A LICENSE. TSS PROVIDED TACKLE, BAIT, AND ROD AND REEL COMBINATIONS FOR THE EVENT. IN ADDITION, A CASTING CONTEST WAS HELD WITH PRIZES AND FREE HOT DOGS AND SODA WERE PROVIDED FOR THE YOUNG ANGLERS TO ENJOY. KIDS FISHING DAY IS A SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT THANKS TO THE MANY GROUPS, AGENCIES AND BUSINESSES THAT HELP MAKE IT A SUCCESS. VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE TSS BOARD AND CLUB MEMBERS ALONG WITH STAFF FROM THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, WA DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE LOCAL PEPSI COLA DISTRIBUTOR ONCE AGAIN PROVIDED SODA WHILE DAIRY QUEEN AND BURGER KING GENEROUSLY DONATED CASTING CONTEST PRIZES. JUBILEE LAKE KIDS FISHING DAY IN JULY, WE BEGAN A NEW TRADITION OF PARTNERING WITH THE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE TO HOLD A KIDS FISHING DAY AT JUBILEE LAKE, IN OREGON. THE KIDS RECEIVED FISHING TACKLE AND WERE PROVIDED REFURBISHED RODS AND REELS IF THEY DID NOT HAVE THEIR OWN. WE HELD A CASTING CONTEST AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED WITH KNOT TYING AND PROVIDED TIPS ON FISHING TECHNIQUES. IN ADDITION, WE HAD HOT DOGS AND SODA FOR THE YOUNG ANGLERS TO ENJOY. THE EVENT WAS COMPLETELY FREE AND NO FISHING LICENSES WERE REQUIRED FOR THE DAY. IT WAS A GREAT EVENT FOR THE KIDS THANKS TO THE TSS BOARD MEMBERS AND THE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATED. BENNINGTON LAKE FISH STOCKING IN JUNE, WE SUCCESSFULLY STOCKED BENNINGTON LAKE ONCE AGAIN WITH APPROXIMATELY 850 LBS OF TRIPLOID TROUT. THE TROUT AVERAGED 12 INCHES IN LENGTH AT THE TIME OF STOCKING. IN ADDITION, THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE ADDED APPROXIMATELY 400 EXTRA FISH ON BEHALF OF TSS (SEE WDFW JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM BELOW) TO MAKE UP FOR THE DIFFERENCE IN THE NUMBER OF FISH PURCHASED BY TSS AND PROVIDED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. THE TROUT PROVIDE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND LOTS OF FUN, ESPECIALLY FOR SENIOR AND YOUTH ANGLERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM TSS CONTINUED TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE WDFW JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM BY PURCHASING THE FOOD USED TO RAISE JUMBO-SIZE JUVENILE FISH FOR RELEASE INTO APPROXIMATELY 14 SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON LAKES AND PONDS. THIS PROGRAM REPLACES THE BENNINGTON LAKE TRIPLOID TROUT ANNUAL FISH PLANT, AND UNDER THIS NEW AGREEMENT AT LEAST AS MANY FISH WILL BE PLACED IN BENNINGTON LAKE THROUGH THE WDFW JUMBO TROUT PROGRAM EACH YEAR. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR TSS TO CONTINUE PROMOTING RECREATIONAL ANGLING BY PROVIDING FISH AT BENNINGTON LAKE AS WELL AS AT MANY OTHER LAKES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. STREAM MONITORING LOCAL SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY'S STREAM FLOW MONITORING PROGRAM IN THE WALLA WALLA WATERSHED. TSS STAFF VISITED SEVEN STATIONS ALONG THE WALLA WALLA AND TOUCHET RIVERS TO COLLECT DATA, TAKE MEASUREMENTS, AND PROVIDE MAINTENANCE EVERY TWO WEEKS. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO RECORD STREAM DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. STREAM MONITORING PROVIDES IMPORTANT DATA FOR WATERSHED PLANNING PURPOSES. GAUGE DATA CAN BE VIEWED AT ANY TIME BY GOING TO ECOLOGY'S WEBSITE: HTTPS://FORTRESS.WA.GOV/ECY/WRX/WRX/FLOWS/REGIONS/STATE.ASP.
SECOND ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B CREEK. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD, THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, AND BPA. MILL CREEK SILLS PASSAGE ANOTHER FINAL DESIGN PROJECT WAS STARTED THAT WILL PROVIDE PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT FOUR OF THE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL-SPANNING STABILIZERS (SILLS) IN MILL CREEK AT TAUSICK WAY. WHILE IMPROVING PASSAGE, CONSTRUCTION METHODS WILL BE REFINED AND COST ESTIMATES WILL BE IMPROVED FOR UNDERTAKING SIMILAR EFFORTS ON MORE THAN TWO-HUNDRED REMAINING SILLS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD, THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, AND BPA.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D MUD CREEK LIVESTOCK BUFFER A WA DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY HUSSEMAN FUND GRANT WAS SECURED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION FENCING AND RIPARIAN PLANTING ALONG 2,000 LINEAR FEET OF MUD CREEK NEAR STATELINE ROAD. THIS WATER QUALITY PROJECT WILL PROVIDE BENEFITS BY INCREASING SHADE, MANAGING AN INVASIVE WEED PROBLEM AND FILTERING RUNOFF FROM ADJACENT PASTURES. PROJECT SUCCESS MONITORING USING WHEP (WATERSHED HEALTH EVALUATION PROCEDURE) TEACHER/STUDENT TEAMS FROM NINE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS REGION MONITORED MORE THAN TWENTY RIPARIAN RESTORATION SITES ON STREAMS RANGING FROM ASOTIN CREEK IN THE EAST TO THE TOUCHET RIVER IN THE WEST. CURRENTLY IN ITS TWELFTH YEAR, THIS ONGOING MONITORING PROJECT COLLECTS WATER QUALITY INFORMATION AT ESTABLISHED PROJECT SITES. PARTICIPATING TEACHERS ARE TRAINED IN MONITORING PROTOCOLS BY A SCIENTIST, FURNISHED WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MONITORING EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDED WORKBOOKS AND LAB MANUALS FOR STUDENT USE. STUDENTS MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE, STREAM FLOW, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, PH LEVEL, MACRO INVERTEBRATE PRESENCE, STREAM BANK PROFILES, AND TREE COVERAGE AT THEIR ASSIGNED PROJECT SITE. A SCIENTIST REPLICATES A SAMPLE OF THE STUDENT TESTS TO ENSURE ACCURATE RESULTS. EACH YEAR STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THIS IMPORTANT PROJECT DEDICATE OVER 1,000 HOURS TOWARDS COLLECTING THESE DATA. BRIDGE TO BRIDGE RESTORATION DESIGN A RESTORATION DESIGN PROJECT ON A 1.5 MILE REACH OF THE WALLA WALLA RIVER BETWEEN MCDONALD RD AND LOWDEN-GARDENA RD WAS COMPLETED AT THE 30% DESIGN LEVEL. DESIGN AND RESTORATION ALTERNATIVES WERE DEVELOPED WITH LANDOWNER INPUT AND REVIEW TO PROVIDE IMPROVED IN-STREAM AND RIPARIAN HABITATS. THE PROJECT, FUNDED BY THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD, ALSO PROVIDED CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES FOR DESIGN ALTERNATIVES. WHITNEY CREEK BRIDGE THIS PROJECT REPLACED TWO BARRIER CULVERTS WITH A PRECAST MODULAR CONCRETE BRIDGE. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED ON WHITNEY CREEK, A TRIBUTARY TO THE WOLF FORK, WHICH FLOWS INTO THE NORTH FORK TOUCHET RIVER. BOTH CULVERTS AT THE SITE WERE INSTALLED AS A RESULT OF FLOOD DAMAGE IN THE LATE 1990S. THE LOW FLOW PIPE HAD A 1.7 FOOT INLET DROP (DUE TO DEBRIS ACCUMULATION), A 0.8 FOOT OUTLET DROP, AND A SLOPE OF 6.5%. THE HIGH FLOW PIPE HAS AN OUTLET DROP OF 1.5 FEET AND A SLOPE OF 7.3%. THE NEW BRIDGE AND PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS OPENED APPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILES OF STREAM FOR STEELHEAD, RAINBOW AND BULL TROUT. THE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN MID-AUGUST AND WAS FUNDED BY THE FAMILY FOREST FISH PASSAGE PROGRAM. LINCOLN AND RESER CREEK BUFFERS AMERICORPS MEMBERS AND STUDENTS FROM WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND WHITMAN COLLEGE, ALONG WITH AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PATHWAYS BACK PROGRAM VOLUNTEERED THEIR SERVICES TO INSTALL NATIVE PLANT BUFFERS ALONG 100 FEET OF LINCOLN CREEK AND 150 FEET OF RESER CREEK TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY PROVIDING SHADE, REDUCING SEDIMENT, AND FILTERING URBAN RUNOFF FROM NEARBY LAWNS AND STREETS. LITTLE TUCANNON BRIDGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE, THIS PROJECT REPLACED AN AGING, UNDERSIZED CULVERT WITH A BRIDGE ON THE LITTLE TUCANNON RIVER. THE STEELHEADERS PROVIDED CONSTRUCTION FUNDS THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD. THE FOREST SERVICE PROVIDED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND OTHER PROJECT EXPENSES. THE NEW BRIDGE PROVIDES UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO OVER ONE MILE OF THE LITTLE TUCANNON RIVER FOR JUVENILE STEELHEAD AND PROVIDES NATURAL STREAM MOVEMENT THROUGH GREATER CONVEYANCE OF STREAM FLOWS AND STREAMBED MATERIAL. TOUCHET RIVER LARGE WOODY DEBRIS FOUR ENGINEERED LOGJAMS WERE INSTALLED ON THE TOUCHET RIVER UPSTREAM OF U.S. HIGHWAY 12 AT TOUCHET. THE STRUCTURES ADDRESS RAPID BANK EROSION AND STREAM SEDIMENTATION PROBLEMS AT THE SITE WHILE PROVIDING IMPROVED INSTREAM HABITAT. BY COMPLETING THIS PROJECT, WATER QUALITY IS IMPROVED AND THE LANDOWNER IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP) WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RIPARIAN HABITAT BENEFITS. CONSTRUCTION FUNDING WAS PROVIDED BY WA DEPT OF ECOLOGY AND THE NATIONAL FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION. TUCANNON RIVER NUTRIENT ENHANCEMENT OVER ONE-HUNDRED SPRING CHINOOK SALMON CARCASSES FROM THE LYONS FERRY HATCHERY COMPLEX ON THE SNAKE RIVER WERE DISTRIBUTED IN-STREAM ALONG A TEN MILE REACH OF THE TUCANNON RIVER TO PROVIDE NUTRIENT ENHANCEMENT TO JUVENILE SALMONIDS BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROCESS PROVIDED BY THE DECAYING OF SALMON CARCASSES THAT NATURALLY OCCURS AFTER ADULT SALMON DIE FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THEIR ANNUAL SPAWNING CYCLE. CARCASSES USED IN THIS MANNER ARE FIRST TESTED BY WDFW BIOLOGISTS AND APPROVED AS BEING FREE OF PATHOGENS BEFORE BEING RETURNED TO THEIR NATIVE STREAMS. LASSATER SPRING BRANCH LIVESTOCK BUFFER LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION FENCING AND RIPARIAN VEGETATION WERE INSTALLED ALONG 170 FEET OF AN UN-NAMED SPRING CREEK THAT FLOWS INTO LASSATER SPRING BRANCH. IMMEDIATELY UPSTREAM OF THE CONFLUENCE, RIPARIAN VEGETATION WAS PLANTED ALONG 175 FT OF LASSATER SPRING BRANCH. FENCING AND PLANTING ALONG THESE TWO CREEKS, WHICH DELIVER COOL SPRING-FED WATER TO THE WALLA WALLA RIVER, WILL IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY LIMITING LIVESTOCK ACCESS, PROVIDING SHADE, REDUCING SEDIMENT, AND FILTERING RUNOFF FROM ADJACENT PASTURES. CREATING URBAN RIPARIAN BUFFERS (CURB) DURING 2010, THE CURB IMPLEMENTATION TEAM CONSISTING OF THE WALLA WALLA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, KOOSKOOSKIE COMMONS, AND TRI-STATE STEELHEADERS COMPLETED EIGHT RIPARIAN BUFFER PROJECTS ON YELLOWHAWK, GARRISON, AND STONE CREEKS WITH ENHANCEMENTS TO 1,120 LINEAR FEET OF STREAMS RUNNING THROUGH WALLA WALLA. VOLUNTEERS ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS WORK, HAVING CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 1,225 HOURS VALUED AT 17,294 DURING THIS CALENDAR YEAR. PARTICIPATING LANDOWNERS AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING THEIR NATIVE PLANT BUFFERS AND CONTRIBUTED AN IN-KIND MATCH VALUED AT 9,270. FUNDING FOR CURB COMES FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND THE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FOR 2010 A COPY OF THE TAX RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. DURING 2011, THE BOARD ADDED A FINANCE COMMITTE AND IS DRAFTING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMITTEE'S ROLE. THIS WAS DONE PRIMARILY TO ENHANCE THE AUDIT AND REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL REPORTS AND TAX RETURN.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SIGN THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT. THE BOARD REVIEWS EACH SITUATION AND TAKES APPROPRIATE ACTION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARIES BY OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. THE BOARD APPROVES THE SALARY AND OTHER COMPESATION THAT IS OFFERED TO ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 FORM 1023 AND FORMS 990 ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BY REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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