2025-10-28T11:44:18-07:00 2024-12-31 810518014 John P Talia CPA 654 MD Circle Hamilton MT 59840 990 2024-01-01 432000515 BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP BITT 4063752272 PO BOX 1247 HAMILTON MT 59840 DOUG NATION PRESIDENT 4063752272 2025-10-22 true true John P Talia CPA P01211229 4063634661 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DOUG NATION PO BOX 1247 HAMILTON MT 59840 474906 false X bitterrootwater.org X 2002 MT BWP leads reliable and intentional conservation initiatives that promote and provide clean, ample water for people and habitats by working with key partners and our communities 8 8 8 80 0 0 322824 424057 0 1 1863 10146 30709 332971 456629 0 0 272822 285332 0 38419 179197 185158 452019 470490 -119048 -13861 168914 156355 7211 8513 161703 147842 BWP leads reliable and intentional conservation initiatives that promote and provide clean, ample water for people and habitats by working with key partners and our communities false false 119150 0 0 Conservation Engagement: In 2024 inspired deeper community involvement and environmental stewardship across the Bitterroopt Valley. Highlights include the Darby Gardens Project-a living outdoor classroom where students were introduced to native plants, pollinators and sustainable gardening, learning how healthy landscapes protect watershed health. Also led the annual Bitterroot River Cleanup, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to remove debris from local waterways and and raising public awareness about river health. Outreach efforts on drought-tolerant, native, and pollinator- friendly landscaping expanded through Water Wise Plant Packs and educational tools, empowering residents to conserve water and boost native biodiversity in their own yards 207341 0 0 Watershed Restoration: Continued implementing and maintaining targeted restoration projects that protect the lifeblood of the Bitterroot Valley: our rivers and streams. These projects tackled tough challenges like reducing sedimentation, lowering water temperatures, and rebuilding resilient riparian zones-work thats essential for keeping our waterways healthy in the face of draught and other climate pressures. Stream Restoration included 1,900 willows planted, 600 feet of streambank restored, 200 pounds of sediment pollution reduced annually, one native fish passageway restored, 2 miles of streamside road repaired and 310 pounds of non-native invasive weeds removed. These efforts resulted in stronger habitat for native fish, greater climate resiliance for our valley, and cleaner, healthier water for people and wildlife alike. 67432 0 0 Project and Program Development: Strengthened strategic partnerships and secured new grant funding to expand conservation initiatives focused on water quality, and ecological resilience. This work includes laying the foundation for decades of restoration success. Careful planning, science-based prioritization and close collaboration with partners and landowners are ensuring that every project delivers lasting benefits for the watershed. This initiative will produce a Prioritized Restoration Action Plan, slated for completion in 2027, which will serve as a long-term roadmap for restortaion work across the Bitterroot Valley. The plan will guide where and how resources are invested, ensuring that each action-whether improving stream flows, enhancing fish habitat,or stabilizing eroding banks-yields the greatest possible benefit for water wildlife, and the community. 393923 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 8 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true true false X HEATHER BARBER 4063752272 178 S 2nd ST HAMILTON MT 59840 DOUG NATION PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ESTELLE SHUTTLEWORTH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BOB MILLER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM STRIEBEL SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURA CARRASCO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDY MAKI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG HATCHIMONJI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX HIBALA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER BARBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 84000 0 0 84000 0 0 false false false 22864 183455 217738 3318 424057 1863 0 1863 3318 3318 0 0 0 0 0 44961 22864 14959 30002 0 30002 707 707 707 456629 0 0 32572 84000 67200 7560 9240 163890 131112 14750 18028 5060 4048 455 557 12615 10092 1135 1388 19767 15814 1779 2174 375 300 34 41 5551 0 5551 0 2646 2646 0 0 2492 1246 0 1246 18002 14402 1620 1980 18536 14829 1668 2039 4691 4691 0 0 4605 3684 414 507 212 0 212 0 2629 0 2629 0 PRINTING/POSTAGE/NEWSLETTER 3486 2789 314 383 PROGRAM EXPENSES 7867 7867 0 0 PROJECT EXPENSES 112957 112957 0 0 BANK FEES 802 0 0 802 307 246 27 34 470490 393923 38148 38419 138779 123667 30000 31863 519 4903 4597 135 306 168914 156355 7211 8513 7211 8513 X 161703 147842 161703 147842 168914 156355 -13861 X false false false X 0 227846 439082 336446 322824 424057 1750255 0 0 227846 439082 336446 322824 424057 1750255 261515 1488740 2350 1 1863 4214 0 0 1754469 0.84850 0.82480 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 4903 4597 306 306 EVENING FOR RIVER 37684 22864 14820 1099 5514 450 6067 2 7277 7277 1211 44961 22864 22097 1099 5514 450 7278 14341 7756 Pt VI, Line 11b ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THIS 990 TO REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION Pt VI, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND EACH DIRECTOR SIGNS AN ANNUAL STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE. Pt VI, Line 15a THE PROCESS INCLUDED ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION FROM THE FULL BOARD, COMPARABILITY DATA FROM THE RIVER NETWORK,AND DELIBERATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES. Pt VI, Line 15b SEE EXPLANTION ABOVE