The Freshwater Trust
The Freshwater Trust
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About this organization
Mission
The Freshwater Trust is a group of problem solvers that design and implement data-driven, science-based solutions that protect and restore rivers.
About
WATER QUALITY TRADING & WATERSHED ANALYTICS - THE FRESHWATER TRUST USES DATA TO IDENTIFY AND ILLUSTRATE THE SPECIFIC ACTION OR ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF A WATERSHED'S CURRENT CONDITION; USES THAT INSIGHT TO DRIVE THE POLICY CHANGES, FUNDERS, AND SOCIAL BUY-IN NECESSARY TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT THAT OPTIMAL PATHWAY; AND THEN DEVELOPS THE OPERATIONAL/SUPPLY CHAIN CAPACITY AND INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION FINANCING APPROACHES NECESSARY TO DEPLOY THOSE SOLUTIONS. WATER QUALITY TRADING IS ONE IMPORTANT APPROACH FOR CONVERTING THIS INSIGHT INTO HIGH QUALITY ON-THE-GROUND RESULTS. THE FRESHWATER TRUST'S WATER QUALITY TRADING PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR REGULATED ENTITIES TO ACHIEVE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BY FUNDING QUANTIFIED RESTORATION ACTIONS. BY CALCULATING AND QUANTIFYING HOW MUCH THERMAL ENERGY IS AVOIDED ON A RIVER BY PLANTING STREAMSIDE TREES, THE ORGANIZATION GENERATES CREDITS THAT ARE THEN PURCHASED BY WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND POWER PLANTS TO OFFSET THEIR IMPACTS TO IMPAIRED RIVERS AND STREAMS. THE WORK IS DONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REGULATED AGENCIES, IRRIGATORS, REGULATORS AND FARMERS. THIS PROGRAM CAN INCLUDE RESTORATION ACTIONS THAT GENERATE NOT ONLY TEMPERATURE CREDITS, BUT ALSO CREDITS GENERATED FROM REDUCTIONS OF OTHER POLLUTANTS, SUCH AS NUTRIENTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “To preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “To preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is OR as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 700 SW TAYLOR STREET SUITE 200, PORTLAND, OR, 97205.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 55 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $460,582.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization pays $3,744,484 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $921,269 in fundraising expenses.