named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Walks and Educational Tours
Guided walks led by ecologists and experts to educate the public about wetland ecology, native flora and fauna, and indigenous history of the Pacama Vly area
Critter Monitoring
Uses motion-detection cameras to monitor wildlife presence and activity on conserved land, documenting species such as black bear, bobcat, barred owl, and endangered wood turtle
Land Preservation and Stewardship
Holds conserved land in trust as “forever wild,” including a 28.35-acre parcel adjacent to the Great Pacama Vly, to protect biodiversity and prevent development
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 3 activities
- Acquiring and preserving conserved landAcquired 28.35 acres of wooded, undisturbed land adjacent to protected conservation areas for permanent preservation and contributed $800,000 toward its purchase, holding it as "forever wild" for community and environmental benefit.
- Establishing a land-holding conservation nonprofitEstablished a nonprofit conservation corporation to hold land in trust, preserve its natural character, and support community and environmental benefit through permanent "forever wild" protection.
- Protecting the Great Pacama Vly wetlandProtects the Great Pacama Vly, a 315-acre wetland spanning Marbletown, Rochester, and Olive in Ulster County, New York, through land conservation and stewardship.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 2 activities
- Conducting wildlife and ecological monitoringMonitors wildlife on preserved land using motion-detection cameras and documents species activity, including barred owl feeding behavior and pellet deposition near the Vly wetland.
- Performing radiocarbon dating and peat sample analysisConducts radiocarbon dating analysis on peat samples collected from Pacama Vly to study historical environmental conditions, including forest fires and vegetation changes over thousands of years.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosting educational community walks and toursOrganizes small-group educational tours and community walks at Pacama Vly and its conservation parcels in Olivebridge, NY, to teach about native species, protected flora and fauna, biodiversity, natural resources, migration corridors, and Indigenous history.
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Organizing international conservation field activitiesOrganized a field trip to Punta Banco to monitor sea turtle nesting sites and conduct beach clean-up activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Documenting plant species presenceDocuments the presence of native plant species such as Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens) on conserved lands.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$79K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.23M
Cash$107K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves99.4 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +24.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- JANLORI GOLDMAN — PRESIDENT
- KATHERINE FRANKE — TREASURER
- LEONORA WIENER — VICE PRESIDENT
- NANCY APRIL — SECRETARY
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Asociación Punta Banco Partner — Collaborating with PACAMA on sea turtle monitoring and habitat protection in the Punta Banco region.
- Fellow conservation groups Partner — Works alongside other conservation organizations to protect the Great Pacama Vly and surrounding green spaces.
- Frank Parisio Partner — Wetland ecologist who led a community walk at Pacama.
- Local community Partner — Collaborates with the local community to preserve and protect natural resource areas in the Hudson Valley.
- Mike Kudish Partner — Conducted and reported radiocarbon dating analysis on peat samples from Pacama Vly.
- Olive Natural Heritage Society Partner — Collaborates with or references research from the Olive Natural Heritage Society regarding wetland areas in the Catskills.
- Olive Planning Board Government — Engaged in regulatory process regarding subdivision approval and environmental review under SEQRA.
- Seakill Builders Partner — Negotiated purchase of 28.35 acres of land for conservation and agreed to reduce development from 14 to 6 homes.
- Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Tribal Historic Preservation Association Partner — Partner organization referenced for information about the Esopus-Munsee band of Mohicans, the original stewards of the Pacama land.
- Zeffy Partner — Platform used to process tax-deductible donations for Pacama.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Conservationmethodology: community-engaged conservationBy integrating ecological monitoring with hands-on conservation action, the organization empowers local communities to protect critical habitats through direct participation, because active involvement fosters stewardship and long-term commitment to conservation.
- Education as a Pathway to Conservation Commitmentmethodology: education-for-conservationBy fostering emotional connection and education about the local environment, the organization cultivates long-term public commitment to land preservation, because awareness and understanding lead to greater community investment in conservation outcomes.
- Permanent Land Protection Through Conservation Trustmethodology: land_trustBy holding land in permanent "forever wild" protection, the organization ensures long-term ecological integrity and biodiversity, because legal and institutional safeguards prevent future development and degradation.