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MECOX BAY CONSERVANCY INC
WATER MILL, NY · EIN 990659129 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C32 · Environment · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$140K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
program ratio
57%
mission · from form 990

The Mecox Bay Conservancy (MBC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as a steward and watchdog organization for Mecox Bay. MBC works with marine biologists and other experts to further our understanding of the marine ecosystem of the bay and to develop and implement strategies to improve its water quality. Simply put, The Mecox Bay Conservancys goal is to restore the water quality of the bay to the highest levels of purity for both marine life and those who enjoy its waters for swimming, fishing and other recreational activities. Contaminant reduction strategies may include: Permeable Reactive Barriers (PRBs), Biofilters, storm drain retrofits, better control of farm runoff, increased flushing, aeration, nitrogen reducing sanitary systems and reduction of fertilizer and pesticide use on residential properties.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Mecox Bay Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting the water quality of Mecox Bay in Water Mill, New York. It functions as a steward and watchdog, collaborating with marine biologists and experts to study the bay's ecosystem and implement science-based strategies for contaminant reduction. The organization focuses on improving conditions for marine life and recreational users through initiatives targeting pollution from stormwater, agricultural runoff, and residential chemical use.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Contaminant Reduction Initiatives
Implements strategies such as storm drain retrofits, biofilters, permeable reactive barriers, and advocacy for reduced fertilizer and pesticide use
Nitrogen Reduction Projects
Advances the adoption of nitrogen-reducing sanitary systems to mitigate nutrient pollution in the bay
Water Quality Monitoring
Collaborates with marine biologists to study the bay’s ecosystem and track water quality indicators over time
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 2 activities
    • Restoration of Mecox Bay water quality
      Works to restore the water quality of Mecox Bay to the highest levels of purity to support marine life and public recreational use, including swimming and fishing.
    • Stewardship and monitoring of Mecox Bay ecosystem
      Acts as a steward and watchdog for Mecox Bay by collaborating with marine biologists and experts to understand and improve the bay's marine ecosystem and water quality.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.48M
Contributions & grants$1.48M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$140K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead43%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$117K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.34M
Cash$922K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.34M
Liquid reserves79.1 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jay Schneiderman Executive Dir. 1 $117K
board members · 4
  • David Wassong — Director
  • Howard Kivell — Director
  • Michael Blaustein — Director
  • Ron Vinder — Director
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • marine biologists Partner — Collaborates with marine biologists to study and improve the marine ecosystem of Mecox Bay.
  • other experts Partner — Works with other experts to develop and implement strategies for improving water quality in Mecox Bay.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Contaminant Reduction through Engineered and Behavioral Interventions
    methodology: contaminant_reduction
    By deploying engineered solutions like Permeable Reactive Barriers, biofilters, and storm drain retrofits alongside behavioral changes such as reduced residential fertilizer and pesticide use, MECOX BAY CONSERVANCY INC reduces pollutants in water systems because combined physical and community-driven approaches address both point and non-point sources of contamination.