Organizations Filed Purposes:
Orient Land Trust is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to the preservation of Valley View Hot Springs (VVHS) and its view shed, including natural and biologic resources, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, open space, and historic and geologic features of the northern SAn LUis Valley, for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.
Visitor Services: The Orient Land Trust provided unique recreational opportunities, lodging, camping services, and day use for 39,673 visitors during 2019. Visitors enjoyed the many attributes of the property including hiking, soaking, viewing wildlife, geology, and bat conservation. Volunteer camp hosts assisted visitors, especially during the busy summer months. Orient Land Trust facilities are a wonderful model for hydroelectric off-grid electric power.
Natural Resources Conservation and Protection: The Orient Land Trust protects over 2,200 acres of land and is developing management plans to promote sustainability for all of its properties. It continues on-going projects to improve riparian areas, to protect indigenous species, and to eliminate invasive weeds. The reservoir at the ranch is home to a program protecting Rio Grande Chub and Rio Grande Sucker fish species. OLT's Everson Ranch engages in historic ranching operations with the goal of soil and water restoration. In addition, OLT collaborates with another land trust, working under a Memorandum of Understanding, efficiently providing conservation options to area landowners.
Educational Programs: OLT provided 730 Educational Tours to 5,253 people. Visitors participated in Astronomy and Bat Tours daily throughout the summer and Geology, Hydroelectric, and Ranch Tours are offered weekly or upon request. Additional workshops in botany, weather, horsemanship, and a bird workshop made a positive impact to kids participating in our Summer Science Camp. Many guest took advantage of our educational programs in 2019.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Marcus Bishop | Executive Dir. | 40 | $69,773 |
| Roger Courtemanche | Vice Chair | 2.49 | $0 |
| Jon Florey | Director | 2.49 | $0 |
| Aliea Schaum | Director | 2.49 | $0 |
| Scott Hamilton | Director | 2.49 | $0 |
| Sarah Halliday | Director | 2.49 | $0 |
| Steve Saban | Secretary | 2.49 | $0 |
| Patrick Comiskey | Treasurer | 2.49 | $0 |
| Martin Jolley | Chairman | 2.49 | $0 |
| John Standish | Director | 2.49 | $0 |
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