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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHED
ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
74-2879756
74-2879756
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.)
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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11
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b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations
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g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||||
| Total | ||||||
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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.)
(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.)
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 256,057 | 138,179 | 178,900 | 163,502 | 294,103 | 1,030,741 |
| 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 | 256,057 | 138,179 | 178,900 | 163,502 | 294,103 | 1,030,741 |
| 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).. | 709,510 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 321,231 | |||||
| Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 256,057 | 138,179 | 178,900 | 163,502 | 294,103 | 1,030,741 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 849 | 606 | 200 | 98 | 107 | 1,860 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 1,040,239 | |||||
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112,629
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First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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30.880 %
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27.400 %
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b
17a
b
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions .....................................................
instructions .....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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.)
(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.)
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 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.. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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.) | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
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Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B.
If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C.
If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
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Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
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2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section
509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was
described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
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3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)?
If "Yes," answer (b) and (c)
below.
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b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the
public support tests under section 509(a)(2)?
If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the
determination.
3b
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes?
If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")?
If “Yes” and if you
checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported
organization?
If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or
supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections
501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)?
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to
the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year?
If “Yes,” answer (b) and
(c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported
organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the
organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by
amendment to the organizing document).
5a
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the
organization's organizing document?
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c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
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Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other
than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its
supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing
organization’s supported organizations?
If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
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Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in
IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a
substantial contributor?
If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
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Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
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Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as
defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))?
If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
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b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting
organization had an interest?
If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets
in which the supporting organization also had an interest?
If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain
Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)?
If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the
governing body of a supported organization?
11a
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above?
If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
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Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or
elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year?
If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or
trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such
powers during the tax year.
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2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that
operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization?
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit
carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting
organization.
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Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of
each of the organization’s supported organization(s)?
If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the
supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
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Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s
tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the
Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing
documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
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2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s)
or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization?
If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization
maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
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3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the
organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax
year?
If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
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Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported
organization(s) to which the organization was responsive?
If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported
organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was
responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted
substantially all of its activities.
2a
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the
organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in?
If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the
organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s
involvement.
2b
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of
the supported organizations?
Provide details in Part VI.
3a
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its
supported organizations?
If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1. Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| THE WIMBERLY VALLEY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION ("WVWA") BOARD IS COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF THE WIMBERLEY AND AUSTIN COMMUNITIES WHO REPRESENT RANCHERS, RETIRED EDUCATORS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYERS, THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE, AMERICAN YOUTH WORKS, AND TEXAS CONSERVATION CORP. AND, THEREFORE, REPRESENTS A BROAD AND DIVERSE CROSS SECTION OF THE PUBLIC. THE WVWA PROGRAMS WORK TO CREATE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MANY BENEFITS THAT FLOW FROM A RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LAND: HUMAN HEALTH, ECOLOGICAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, ENRICHED COMMUNITY LIFE, AND THE RENEWAL OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT. BY BRINGING AWARENESS TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE, WE SEEK TO CREATE PARTNERSHIPS AND ENLARGE THE IMPACT OF CONSERVATION. TO ADDRESS PROTECTION OF THE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF CYPRESS CREEK, THE WVWA IS A FOUNDING ORGANIZER AND STAKEHOLDER IN ONE OF THE FIRST PROACTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE WATERSHED PROTECTION PLANS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE PROJECT WAS FACILITATED BY THE MEADOWS INSTITUTE FOR WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND FUNDED BY A 319 GRANT FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) THROUGH THE TEXAS COMMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ). WVWA IS ENGAGING LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO COLLABORATE ON THE INITIATIVE AND BROADEN ITS IMPACT. THESE EFFORTS BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE WIMBERLEY VALLEY, THE WATER FLOWING THROUGH BLUE HOLE REGIONAL PARK, THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA, LANDOWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ALONG THE CREEK, AND DOWNSTREAM WATER USERS NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THE WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN WILL SERVE AS A MODEL FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEIR IMPERILED WATER RESOURCES. WVWA IS THE ONLY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE GUADALUPE RIVER BASIN COLLECTING ASSURED WATER QUALITY DATA USED TO ASSESS IF SURFACE WATER IN THE BLANCO RIVER AND CYPRESS CREEK IS MEETING CLEAN WATER ACT STANDARDS. WE FACILITATE SITE ACCESS AT JACOB'S WELL AND COORDINATE HYDROLOGIC FIELD METHODS COURSES FOR STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER UNIVERSITIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE MANAGE THE JACOB'S WELL SCIENCE DIVE TEAM TO MAP AND DOCUMENT THE FEATURES OF THE CAVE AND ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS. WVWA IS ALSO FULFILLING THE NEED TO ACTIVATE RESEARCH TEAMS TO COLLECT AND IDENTIFY IMPORTANT FISH AND AQUATIC SPECIES, AND TO COORDINATE WITH AGENCIES, CONSULTANTS, AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE PARTNERS TO ENSURE CYPRESS CREEK MAINTAINS ITS VALUE AS AN ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT STREAM SEGMENT. THIS EXCEPTIONAL WATER QUALITY PROVIDES IMPORTANT HABITAT TO AQUATIC, RIPARIAN, AND TERRESTRIAL SPECIES WHILE AFFORDING THE PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR RECREATIONAL ENJOYMENT YEAR ROUND. IN THE ABSENCE OF A STRONG REGIONAL SCALE FRAMEWORK FOR LAND USE AND CONSERVATION PLANNING, LAND TRUSTS OFTEN TAKE THE INITIATIVE IN CATALYZING IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS. CONSERVATION PLANS THAT ARE SCIENCE-BASED AND REPRESENT COMMUNITY VALUES HAVE BEEN SPONSORED BY THE WVWA. WVWA HAS INVESTED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES INTO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS IN ORDER TO BUILD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND TARGET CRITICAL LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. WVWA HAS PARTNERED WITH HAYS COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, REGIONAL CONSERVATION GROUPS, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO PURCHASE AND PROTECT 96 ACRES OF LAND SURROUNDING JACOB'S WELL WITH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THE EASEMENTS ON THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA ARE DESIGNED TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE LAND IN PERPETUITY. A MASTER PLAN FOR THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY HAYS COUNTY TO FORWARD THE RESTORATION OF THE LAND, MANAGE PUBLIC ACCESS, AND ESTABLISH A STEWARDSHIP CENTER TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO VISITORS. WVWA CURRENTLY HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 262 ACRES IN THE WATERSHED, INCLUDING AN EASEMENT ON THE CYPRESS CREEK NATURE TRAIL OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE CITY OF WIMBERLEY. THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT HAS ESTABLISHED ITS HOME BASE AT THE RETREAT AT JACOB'S WELL, A SIXTEEN ACRE SITE OWNED AND OPERATED BY WVWA. THE PROJECT PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AND THE LONG TERM STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION OF JACOB'S WELL BY PROVIDING AN OPEN VENUE TO INSPIRE, INFLUENCE, AND EDUCATE VISITORS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY WVWA TO PROMOTE WATER MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT PROTECT WATERSHEDS FOR ECOSYSTEM HEALTH WHILE MEETING CURRENT AND FUTURE HUMAN NEEDS. THE INTENT OF THE WVWA IS TO CREATE A LOW-IMPACT DESIGN AND RETRO-FIT DEMONSTRATION LOCATION THAT SERVES AS AN EXAMPLE OF AQUIFER-FRIENDLY LIVING. THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT PROGRAMS PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL LITERACY AND DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND DESIGN PRACTICES. THROUGH THE PROJECT, WVWA SEEKS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ENDURING PROSPERITY THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN WATERSHED PROTECTION. THE RETREAT OFFERS A PLACE TO IMMERSE IN THE POWER OF NATURE IN A SETTING THAT INVITES CONTEMPLATION AND RESTORATION. THE PROGRAMS AT THE RETREAT ARE DESIGNED TO RESTORE A CONNECTION WITH YOUR TRUEST SELF AND EXPERIENCE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SACREDNESS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ALL LIVING SYSTEMS. BY BRINGING GREATER AWARENESS TO THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NATURE AND PEOPLE, WE INSPIRE A DEEP CONNECTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND EXPAND THE IMPACT OF CONSERVATION BEYOND THE MEASURES OF ACRES PROTECTED AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS TO THE MEASURE OF SOCIAL AND INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING. YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE THE RESULT OF A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMALA FOUNDATION. PROGRAMS AND SERVICE PROJECTS BENEFIT UNDER-SERVED YOUTH, INCLUDING REFUGEE, IMMIGRANT, AMERICAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN. RETREATS AND SERVICE PROJECTS ON THE LAND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH HUMANITARIAN SERVICE. WE RECOGNIZE THAT THE MOST DIRECT WAY TO EXPERIENCE A FULLER LIFE IS TO SERVE OTHERS. YOUTH PROGRAMS CREATE VITAL CONNECTIONS, SERVE BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS, AND UNITE COMMUNITIES BY CHANNELING THIS INSPIRATION INTO HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECTS THAT MATTER. JACOB'S WELL COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED ON THE WVWA PROPERTY AT LOGAN'S RUN AND CURRENTLY HAS SIXTEEN ACTIVE GARDENERS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY INCLUDE NEW FENCING, RAISED BEDS, RAINWATER CATCHMENT AND A COMPOSTING SYSTEM. EXPANDED PROGRAMS WILL INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS ON THE SITE AND A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR EXPANDED RAINWATER HARVESTING CAPACITY, A GREENHOUSE, AND A NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION GARDEN. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - THE WVWA COLLABORATES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS INCLUDING THE FRIENDS OF JACOB'S WELL, RESTORATION RANGERS, AND MASTER NATURALISTS. IN COOPERATION WITH HAYS COUNTY, THESE GROUPS PROVIDE WEEKLY PUBLIC TOURS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AT THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA AND COORDINATE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WVWA WORKS WITH LOCAL VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM AUSTIN COMMUNITY GROUPS INCLUDING AMALA FOUNDATION, SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE, AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, SIERRA CLUB, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AND ONE WORLD PERMACULTURE TO ENGAGE IN CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS ON THE SITE. WVWA'S MISSION IS BY DESIGN TO ENGAGE A WIDE CROSS SECTION OF THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATEWIDE LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXPAND THE IMPACT OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS AT MANY LEVELS, THE WVWA HAS BECOME A PART OF A MUCH LARGER NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS WORKING WITH PRIVATE CITIZENS WHO CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WATER, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF WIMBERLEY, THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, AND THE FUTURE OF TEXAS. WVWA BOARD MEMBERS VANESSA PUIG WILLIAMS AND MALCOLM HARRIS ARE PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THE WVWA IS A STAKEHOLDER IN THE CYPRESS CREEK WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN AND IS PARTNERING WITH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MEADOWS CENTER FOR WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT, THE GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, THE CITY OF WOODCREEK, THE CITY OF WIMBERLEY, HAYS COUNTY, HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND LOCAL LANDOWNERS TO IMPLEMENT AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY APPROVED WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN FOR CYPRESS CREEK. JASON PINCHBACK IS A WVWA BOARD MEMBER WHO WORKS FOR THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AND IS A FORMER PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE MEADOWS CENTER FOR WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND HE PROVIDES TECHNICAL CONSULTATION CONCERNING WATERSHED PLANNING AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING. WVWA CONSULTS AND WORKS WITH THE JACOB'S WELL EXPLORATION PROJECT DIVE TEAM, MAPPING JACOB'S WELL, RESEARCHING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND WATER QUALITY IN JACOB'S WELL AND CYPRESS CREEK. THE HAYS COUNTY MASTER NATURALIST HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE WVWA TO DEVELOP A TRAINING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DOCENT-LED TOUR |
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| SUPPORTING SCHEDULE | FUNDS TO PURCHASE PROTECTED BLUFFS PROPERTY 1,295,607 |
| PART II, LINE 17A | THE WIMBERLY VALLEY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION ("WVWA") BOARD IS COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF THE WIMBERLEY AND AUSTIN COMMUNITIES WHO REPRESENT RANCHERS, RETIRED EDUCATORS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYERS, THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE, AMERICAN YOUTH WORKS, AND TEXAS CONSERVATION CORP. AND, THEREFORE, REPRESENTS A BROAD AND DIVERSE CROSS SECTION OF THE PUBLIC. THE WVWA PROGRAMS WORK TO CREATE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MANY BENEFITS THAT FLOW FROM A RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LAND: HUMAN HEALTH, ECOLOGICAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, ENRICHED COMMUNITY LIFE, AND THE RENEWAL OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT. BY BRINGING AWARENESS TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE, WE SEEK TO CREATE PARTNERSHIPS AND ENLARGE THE IMPACT OF CONSERVATION. TO ADDRESS PROTECTION OF THE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF CYPRESS CREEK, THE WVWA IS A FOUNDING ORGANIZER AND STAKEHOLDER IN ONE OF THE FIRST PROACTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE WATERSHED PROTECTION PLANS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE PROJECT WAS FACILITATED BY THE MEADOWS INSTITUTE FOR WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND FUNDED BY A 319 GRANT FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) THROUGH THE TEXAS COMMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ). WVWA IS ENGAGING LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO COLLABORATE ON THE INITIATIVE AND BROADEN ITS IMPACT. THESE EFFORTS BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE WIMBERLEY VALLEY, THE WATER FLOWING THROUGH BLUE HOLE REGIONAL PARK, THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA, LANDOWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ALONG THE CREEK, AND DOWNSTREAM WATER USERS NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THE WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN WILL SERVE AS A MODEL FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEIR IMPERILED WATER RESOURCES. WVWA IS THE ONLY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE GUADALUPE RIVER BASIN COLLECTING ASSURED WATER QUALITY DATA USED TO ASSESS IF SURFACE WATER IN THE BLANCO RIVER AND CYPRESS CREEK IS MEETING CLEAN WATER ACT STANDARDS. WE FACILITATE SITE ACCESS AT JACOB'S WELL AND COORDINATE HYDROLOGIC FIELD METHODS COURSES FOR STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER UNIVERSITIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE MANAGE THE JACOB'S WELL SCIENCE DIVE TEAM TO MAP AND DOCUMENT THE FEATURES OF THE CAVE AND ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS. WVWA IS ALSO FULFILLING THE NEED TO ACTIVATE RESEARCH TEAMS TO COLLECT AND IDENTIFY IMPORTANT FISH AND AQUATIC SPECIES, AND TO COORDINATE WITH AGENCIES, CONSULTANTS, AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE PARTNERS TO ENSURE CYPRESS CREEK MAINTAINS ITS VALUE AS AN ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT STREAM SEGMENT. THIS EXCEPTIONAL WATER QUALITY PROVIDES IMPORTANT HABITAT TO AQUATIC, RIPARIAN, AND TERRESTRIAL SPECIES WHILE AFFORDING THE PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR RECREATIONAL ENJOYMENT YEAR ROUND. IN THE ABSENCE OF A STRONG REGIONAL SCALE FRAMEWORK FOR LAND USE AND CONSERVATION PLANNING, LAND TRUSTS OFTEN TAKE THE INITIATIVE IN CATALYZING IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS. CONSERVATION PLANS THAT ARE SCIENCE-BASED AND REPRESENT COMMUNITY VALUES HAVE BEEN SPONSORED BY THE WVWA. WVWA HAS INVESTED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES INTO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS IN ORDER TO BUILD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND TARGET CRITICAL LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. WVWA HAS PARTNERED WITH HAYS COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, REGIONAL CONSERVATION GROUPS, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO PURCHASE AND PROTECT 96 ACRES OF LAND SURROUNDING JACOB'S WELL WITH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THE EASEMENTS ON THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA ARE DESIGNED TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE LAND IN PERPETUITY. A MASTER PLAN FOR THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY HAYS COUNTY TO FORWARD THE RESTORATION OF THE LAND, MANAGE PUBLIC ACCESS, AND ESTABLISH A STEWARDSHIP CENTER TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO VISITORS. WVWA CURRENTLY HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 262 ACRES IN THE WATERSHED, INCLUDING AN EASEMENT ON THE CYPRESS CREEK NATURE TRAIL OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE CITY OF WIMBERLEY. THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT HAS ESTABLISHED ITS HOME BASE AT THE RETREAT AT JACOB'S WELL, A SIXTEEN ACRE SITE OWNED AND OPERATED BY WVWA. THE PROJECT PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AND THE LONG TERM STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION OF JACOB'S WELL BY PROVIDING AN OPEN VENUE TO INSPIRE, INFLUENCE, AND EDUCATE VISITORS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY WVWA TO PROMOTE WATER MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT PROTECT WATERSHEDS FOR ECOSYSTEM HEALTH WHILE MEETING CURRENT AND FUTURE HUMAN NEEDS. THE INTENT OF THE WVWA IS TO CREATE A LOW-IMPACT DESIGN AND RETRO-FIT DEMONSTRATION LOCATION THAT SERVES AS AN EXAMPLE OF AQUIFER-FRIENDLY LIVING. THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT PROGRAMS PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL LITERACY AND DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND DESIGN PRACTICES. THROUGH THE PROJECT, WVWA SEEKS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ENDURING PROSPERITY THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN WATERSHED PROTECTION. THE RETREAT OFFERS A PLACE TO IMMERSE IN THE POWER OF NATURE IN A SETTING THAT INVITES CONTEMPLATION AND RESTORATION. THE PROGRAMS AT THE RETREAT ARE DESIGNED TO RESTORE A CONNECTION WITH YOUR TRUEST SELF AND EXPERIENCE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SACREDNESS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ALL LIVING SYSTEMS. BY BRINGING GREATER AWARENESS TO THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NATURE AND PEOPLE, WE INSPIRE A DEEP CONNECTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND EXPAND THE IMPACT OF CONSERVATION BEYOND THE MEASURES OF ACRES PROTECTED AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS TO THE MEASURE OF SOCIAL AND INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING. YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE THE RESULT OF A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMALA FOUNDATION. PROGRAMS AND SERVICE PROJECTS BENEFIT UNDER-SERVED YOUTH, INCLUDING REFUGEE, IMMIGRANT, AMERICAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN. RETREATS AND SERVICE PROJECTS ON THE LAND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH HUMANITARIAN SERVICE. WE RECOGNIZE THAT THE MOST DIRECT WAY TO EXPERIENCE A FULLER LIFE IS TO SERVE OTHERS. YOUTH PROGRAMS CREATE VITAL CONNECTIONS, SERVE BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS, AND UNITE COMMUNITIES BY CHANNELING THIS INSPIRATION INTO HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECTS THAT MATTER. JACOB'S WELL COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED ON THE WVWA PROPERTY AT LOGAN'S RUN AND CURRENTLY HAS SIXTEEN ACTIVE GARDENERS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY INCLUDE NEW FENCING, RAISED BEDS, RAINWATER CATCHMENT AND A COMPOSTING SYSTEM. EXPANDED PROGRAMS WILL INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS ON THE SITE AND A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR EXPANDED RAINWATER HARVESTING CAPACITY, A GREENHOUSE, AND A NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION GARDEN. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - THE WVWA COLLABORATES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS INCLUDING THE FRIENDS OF JACOB'S WELL, RESTORATION RANGERS, AND MASTER NATURALISTS. IN COOPERATION WITH HAYS COUNTY, THESE GROUPS PROVIDE WEEKLY PUBLIC TOURS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AT THE JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA AND COORDINATE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WVWA WORKS WITH LOCAL VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM AUSTIN COMMUNITY GROUPS INCLUDING AMALA FOUNDATION, SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE, AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, SIERRA CLUB, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AND ONE WORLD PERMACULTURE TO ENGAGE IN CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS ON THE SITE. WVWA'S MISSION IS BY DESIGN TO ENGAGE A WIDE CROSS SECTION OF THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATEWIDE LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXPAND THE IMPACT OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS AT MANY LEVELS, THE WVWA HAS BECOME A PART OF A MUCH LARGER NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS WORKING WITH PRIVATE CITIZENS WHO CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WATER, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF WIMBERLEY, THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, AND THE FUTURE OF TEXAS. WVWA BOARD MEMBERS VANESSA PUIG WILLIAMS AND MALCOLM HARRIS ARE PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THE WVWA IS A STAKEHOLDER IN THE CYPRESS CREEK WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN AND IS PARTNERING WITH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MEADOWS CENTER FOR WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT, THE GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, THE CITY OF WOODCREEK, THE CITY OF WIMBERLEY, HAYS COUNTY, HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND LOCAL LANDOWNERS TO IMPLEMENT AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY APPROVED WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN FOR CYPRESS CREEK. JASON PINCHBACK IS A WVWA BOARD MEMBER WHO WORKS FOR THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AND IS A FORMER PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE MEADOWS CENTER FOR WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND HE PROVIDES TECHNICAL CONSULTATION CONCERNING WATERSHED PLANNING AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING. WVWA CONSULTS AND WORKS WITH THE JACOB'S WELL EXPLORATION PROJECT DIVE TEAM, MAPPING JACOB'S WELL, RESEARCHING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND WATER QUALITY IN JACOB'S WELL AND CYPRESS CREEK. THE HAYS COUNTY MASTER NATURALIST HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE WVWA TO DEVELOP A TRAINING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DOCENT-LED TOUR |
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