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What's at Stake About Cahaba River Restoring & protecting the Cahaba River watershed & its rich diversity of life YOUR CAHABA RIVER ~ WHAT’S AT STAKE Drinking water Globally-significant biodiversity Recreation Education Tourism ≈ Cahaba “Peopleshed” includes BWWB Cahaba River at same location in Irondale drinking water area & Jefferson, Shelby, After a rain on a good day 2016 drought Bibb, Perry, & Dallas Co. ≈ More fish species per mile than any other river of its size or larger in all of North America ≈ Essential resource for the health and economy of central Alabama ≈ Biggest challenge: degradation of the River’s natural flow and water quality due to urban development Mud pollution Riverbank collapses Drought Pathogens Invasive plants Forest & habitat loss ABOUT CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY ~ OUR GOALS CRS is an educator, expert resource, and collaborative partner for science-based and practical solutions 2717 7th Ave South, Suite 205 • Birmingham, AL 35233 • 205-322-5326 www.cahabariversociety.org Cahaba River Society 2017 Achievements INSPIRING RIVER STEWARDSHIP Education ~ Recreation ~ Volunteer Service Projects 6 Delivered 79 river and classroom educational programs to 42 institutions through the The Shane Hulsey CLEAN Environmental Education Program, serving 1,713 people, 49% of whom are people of color, with 35,300 total people served since the program began in 1996 6 Worked with partners toward the 2018 official launch of the Cahaba Blueway water trail, helping to secure partners and funds and with the development of river access in Jefferson, Shelby, and Bibb Counties 6 Completed 10 volunteer service projects with 152 participants, with projects that provided hands-on opportunities for people to connect with their Cahaba River while building knowledge and stewardship commitment, including river clean ups, forest restoration projects, and planning outdoor classrooms on the River 6 Launched “Project Tarobliteration” to root out invasive taro plants from Cahaba river- banks and Cahaba Lily habitat RESTORING THE RIVER Clean Water ~ Biodiversity ~ Green Infrastructure ~ Natural Flows 6 Helped lead 2nd Cahaba Connections Conference - 70+ leaders and citizens learned about Cahaba restoration initiatives and model green infrastructure programs in Alabama 6 Served as collaborative resource for river-protective design of 6 development projects and awarded Crowne at Cahaba condominiums for water-smart development 6 Supported the Cahaba Beach Road coalition to defend region’s drinking water and the Little Cahaba River from a proposed Highway 280 cut-through road and bridge 6 Documented to ADEM that the Cahaba’s natural flows have been degraded by urbanization and that ADEM should officially designate the River as “flow impaired” 6 Advised City of Birmingham stakeholder group and drafting of model codes to require improved stormwater management and promote green infrastructure 6 Defended Clean Water Act protection for headwater streams and wetlands as part of national Clean Water for All coalition BUILDING OUR IMPACT Celebration ~ Communication ~ Collaboration 6 Held 7 educational and/or fun(d)raising events reaching over 1,380 people 6 Hosted the 8th annual Cahaba River Fry-Down raising over $50,000 with support from more than 50 business and educational partners--thank you! 6 Planned 2018 collaboration trainings with the Collaborative Environmental Network of Alabama to widen our circles for collaboration within and beyond our organizations 6 Increased national recognition for the Cahaba through participation in the Clean Water for All Coalition and through workshops on our education programs and stream restoration efforts presented at national conferences 6 Published two reports to members, revitalized Cahaba Current e-newsletter, issued over a dozen action alerts, and increased social media followers by 246% to over 7,700 followers in improved communications efforts to our members and constituents 6 Began development of new website to be launched in 2018--watch for it! Cahaba River Society 2018 Board of Directors Agreement The Cahaba River Society's Board of Directors has the following primary roles: Oversee policies and strategic planning to fulfill our mission, “To restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life,” according to our values, Education, Collaboration, Stewardship, Integrity, Equity & Inclusion. Oversee and contribute to the Society's financial health and sustainability and its organizational strength. Supervise the Executive Director to carry out these purposes. Responsibilities of the Board of Directors ♦ Be a member of the Cahaba River Society. All Board members must be financially contributing members of the Society. A giving level of $250 or more is recommended. CRS desires a Board of Directors providing broad community representation, and we value Board participation at all levels of giving. ♦ Help CRS widen our circle of friends, members and financial supporters. Raise funds according to ability and to help meet or exceed CRS budget. Board members focus on raising new sustainable donations (members, donors, event sponsorships, corporate members, etc.). Diverse ways to aid in financial support and encourage others to actively contribute to the Society include bringing new members/donors, encouraging existing members to renew and increase their giving, assisting with special events, holding house parties, and encouraging corporations and foundations to support us. ♦ Maintain confidentiality of all financial data and sources and of other Board business. Abiding by the Board’s adopted conflict of interest policy, attached. ♦ Board meetings are held every other month beginning in February, lasting 1 ½ hour. Currently scheduled for the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. The first 2018 meeting is currently scheduled for February 13. Subsequent Board meeting months are April, June, August, October, December. Meeting times are revisited each year at the 1st meeting, to best meet the needs of Board members. ♦ Serve on at least 1 committee in areas of Policy, Education, Stewardship, Science, Development (fundraising/communications/membership), Fry-Down (largest event), or Board Governance. ♦ The Election of Board members occurs at the CRS Annual Meeting of members, typically the last Thursday evening of January. This year the meeting will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. ♦ Board members are elected for three-year terms. Members can serve two consecutive terms with an optional additional year at the request of the Board (total of 6-7 years). Cahaba River Society Conflict of Interest Policy Approved by the Board of Directors on December 10, 2012 (Replaces previous undated policy entitled “CRS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY”) (Replaces conflict of interest paragraph in the CRS document entitled “The Duties, Responsibilities and Rights of Directors of the Cahaba River Society”) (See also the Cahaba River Society “Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form”) It is recognized that a potential conflict of interest, or the appearance of such a conflict, for a Cahaba River Society employee, member of the Board of Directors, or a member of a Cahaba River Society committee may arise from time to time. In general, a conflict of interest exists when an interest of Cahaba River Society conflicts with a personal, financial, or professional interest of a Board member or committee member (collectively “Member”) or the Member’s family, business, or employer. The existence or appearance of a conflict of interest (collectively “Conflict”) may impede Cahaba River Society’s effectiveness, and care must be taken to avoid an actual conflict or the appearance of conflict. It is Cahaba River Society policy to deal with conflicts in an open and ethical manner. Examples of conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: • A Board member, a Board member’s family, or a Board member’s business potentially receiving personal financial gain or loss from a Cahaba River Society Board decision • A Board member serving as Board member or employee of another organization or a company that has policies in opposition to policies of the Cahaba River Society or policies being considered by the Cahaba River Society • A Board member serving as Board member or employee of a potential grant applicant organization • A Board member seeking to provide services to the Cahaba River Society under a contractual relationship • A Board member having a family or financial relationship with a prospective candidate for a staff position or with an entity for contracted services that will be decided by the Board. In the case of a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, the Cahaba River Society employee, Board member, or committee member with the Conflict is expected to disclose the Conflict to the Board of Directors as soon as possible. Once such a disclosure has been made, the Board of Directors will determine whether or not a conflict of interest exists. If the Board or the member determines that an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest exists, the member involved shall abstain from any discussion or voting incident to the Board’s consideration of the matter except to answer questions posed by the Board. The Board President or any other members of the Board not involved in the Conflict may ask the member of the Board, staff, or committee member who may have a Conflict specific functional questions to assist the Board in its investigation and consideration
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