Earth Conservation Corps
Earth Conservation Corps
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About this organization
Mission
OUR MISSION: TO EMPOWER OUR ENDANGERED YOUTH TO RECLAIM THE ANACOSTIA RIVER, THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR LIVES. ECC ENGAGES AT-RISK YOUTH IN SERVICE THROUGH ITS CORPS ON THE RIVER, IN WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
About
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONWE WORK TO SAVE WHAT WE LOVE THAT IS OUR CATCH PHRASE WHEN TALKING ABOUT THE ANACOSTIA RIVER AND ITS TRUE. ECC WORKS TO RESTORE THE ANACOSTIA RIVER BUT WE CANNOT DO IT ALONE. IT TAKES THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. IF OUR COMMUNITY DOES NOT LOVE THE RIVER THEY WILL NOT FEEL COMPELLED TO SAVE IT. THROUGH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, STUDENTS GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH THE ANACOSTIA RIVERS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. NOT ONLY DO THEY LEARN ABOUT THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE RIVER, THEY EXPLORE THE RIVERS HISTORY AND DISCOVER HOW, EVEN AS STUDENTS, THEY CAN HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE FUTURE HEALTH OF THE RIVERS INCREDIBLY BIODIVERSE ECOSYSTEM.THE ANACOSTIA RIVER IS A PUBLIC TRUST AND A REMARKABLE ASSET THAT BELONGS TO EVERYONE IN THE WATERSHED. ITS BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY CAN BE MUTUAL. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HAVE THE STUDENTS REALIZE THE VALUE OF THIS RESOURCE, BUILD THEIR SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AS THEY LEARN ON THE RIVER. RAPTOR EXPERIENCESEARTH CONSERVATION CORPS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH THEIR LOCAL ECO-SYSTEM. GETTING CLOSE TO A LIVING OWL OR HAWK IS A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR RAPTOR PROGRAMMING LEARN ABOUT OUR BIRDS OF PREY AND HOW THEY RELY ON A CLEAN RIVER FOR THEIR SURVIVAL.WATER QUALITYANOTHER WAY STUDENTS CAN CONNECT WITH THEIR ECOSYSTEM IS THROUGH CITIZEN SCIENCE. EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN WATER QUALITY MONITORING OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER. STUDENTS CAN LEARN ABOUT TURBIDITY, OXYGEN AND PH LEVELS OF OUR WATER BY CONDUCTING SIMPLE TESTING. EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS HAS BEEN VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE OFFICE OF WATER AT THE US EPA AS OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROGRAM.RIVER TOURSFLOATING ON THE ANACOSTIA RIVER GIVES PEOPLE A CHANCE TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL ENCOUNTER WITH THE RIVER. ONE TRULY GETS TO SEE A ONE TRULY GETS TO SEE A TALE OF TWO CITIES. THE LOWER ANACOSTIA IS VERY MUCH AN URBAN RIVER. THE LANDSCAPE INCLUDES BUILDINGS, STADIUMS, BUSY BRIDGES, HUSTLE AND BUSTLE. WHEN YOU HEAD UP RIVER EVERYTHING CHANGES. IT GETS QUIET, THE CITY ALMOST DISAPPEARS AND ITS A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PLACE. YOU START TO SEE AN AMAZING HIDDEN ANACOSTIA THAT YOU CAN ONLY WITNESS ON THE WATER. OSPREY, WOOD DUCKS, TURTLES, AND KINGFISHERS ARE YOUR ONLY NOISE. THROUGH OUR RIVER TOURS, EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROUPS TO COME OUT AND EXPERIENCE THE REAL ANACOSTIA RIVER. FRIDAY NIGHT FISHINGDURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FAMILIES CAN COME DOWN TO THE EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS PUMP HOUSE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR FREE FISHING CLINICS ON FRIDAY NIGHTS. SQUEALS OF DELIGHT CAN BE HEARD FROM THE STREET AS KIDS REEL IN THEIR FIRST WRIGGLING CATFISH AND FAMILIES GET TO EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS TOGETHER.ANACOSTIA RAPTOR WATCHIN TODAYS DAY LEARNING IS NOT ONLY CLASSROOOM AND HANDS-ON, IT CAN ALSO BE VIRTUAL. EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS ANACOSTIA RAPTOR WATCH PROGRAM IS OUR LIVE WEB CAMERA STREAM OF TWO ACTIVE RAPTOR NESTS. ONE CAMERA IS ON THE NEST OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE, TWO BALD EAGLES AND THE OTHER IS ON AN OSPREY NEST LOCATED ON THE ANACOSTIA RIVER. VIEWERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE CAN OBSERVE THESE AMAZING BIRDS OF PREY 24/7 THROUGH OUR WEB CAMERAS. LIBERTY AND JUSTICE HAVE BEEN NESTING IN THIS AREA SINCE 2005. WATCH THESE AMAZING CREATURES CARE FOR THEIR EGGS AND WITNESS THE MIRACLE OF NEW LIFE AS BABY EAGLETS AND OSPREY CHICKS HATCH.OUTCOMESEARTH CONSERVATION CORPS ENGAGED 130 CHILDREN FROM THE BARRY FARMS COMMUNITY IN SUMMER PROGRAMMING. 640 PEOPLE ENGAGED IN OUR RAPTOR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS. 745 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN FRIDAY NIGHT FISHING. OUR EAGLE CAMERA RECEIVED MORE THAN 1 MILLION VIEWS DURING THEIR NESTING SEASON.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Our mission: to empower our endangered youth to reclaim the anacostia river, their communities and their lives. ecc engages at-risk youth in service through its corps on the river, in work force development and continued educational opportunities”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Our mission: to empower our endangered youth to reclaim the anacostia river, their communities and their lives. ecc engages at-risk youth in service through its corps on the river, in work force development and continued educational opportunities”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is DC, as reported.
- The form of the non-profit reports 16 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $120,671.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $275,766 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $500 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.