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Grand Canyon Wildlands Council, founded in 1996, is a group of scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, and ardent conservationists working toward creative, science-based solutions to the threats facing the natural systems and wildlife of the Grand Canyon ecoregion. The mission of Grand Canyon Wildlands is to create and apply a dynamic wildlands network that ensures the existence, health, and sustainability of all native species and natural ecosystems in the Grand Canyon and the lands that surround it. To this end, Grand Canyon Wildlands uses hands-on scientific research to inform the management of the region's wildands, wildlife and waters. For example, we are working to identify important habitats like springs and old growth forests that need protection. In addition to "saving the pieces," we are working to heal the region's ecological wounds by restoring native vegetation and returning species that have been extripated like the wolf and the river otter.

We strive to contribute to a world where urban and rural communities take responsible care of their environment, work consciously to conserve and protect natural resources in sustainable ways, and preserve historical assets and heritage for the benefit of future generations. Our mission is three-pronged. Conservation: Create significant and sustainable environmental change, specifically focusing on climate change, water conservation, food security, waste recycling, sustainable energy, preservation of endangered fauna and flora and greening projects that incorporate poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods. Education: Increase capacity and expertise of the southern African environment community, by transferring skills, providing mentorship and building supportive networks for the development and sustainability of the environment sector. Innovation: Use modern technology (e.g. GIS) capacity to enhance conservation efforts and to pioneer socio-ecological approaches to protected area management.

The objectives of the Island Nature Trust are: Acquire and hold lands and waters in order to ensure the proper use of plants and animals Support, where applicable, traditional farming, fishing, hunting, trapping and recreational uses in and around natural areas Resist and/or oppose the over-exploitation of any species, or development which may cause damage to the habitat of any species Develop management plans designed to maintain, promote and protect the well being of life systems under the care of the Trust Purchase, lease, accept by gift or trust, or otherwise acquire any real or personal property and/or property rights which the Trust may think necessary for the purpose of conservation or protection Obtain money or property of any sort, and to use the income or any part of the principle of the funds of the corporation Employ staff and carry out any research that is deemed necessary in identifying and protecting representative and/or exceptional natural features, co

Through scientific expertise, strategic alliances, outreach programs, and innovative projects, Watershed Watch is at the forefront in sounding the alarm on threats to salmon, and in prompting action to help them. Watershed Watch’s many years of experience with the issues and with government agencies, uniquely position it to identify and act on existing and emerging threats to wild salmon. It has been instrumental in drawing public attention to such key issues as: the threat posed by sea lice to wild salmon; water management; unsustainable harvesting; and the long-term benefits of saving wild salmon. It is now focusing on three new issues: the impact of ‘green’ power projects; First Nations’ monitoring of salmon and salmon habitat; and the potential impacts of groundwater withdrawal on wild salmon. BC’s wild salmon face an uncertain future, and they need help. Make your voice count by joining with Watershed Watch to protect wild salmon.

Everyone thinks that some agency, probably a government funded one, protects and cares for wild animals in distress. This is not the case at all! Although in Canada and in the U.S. wildlife is legally protected by Federal and Provincial (or State) agencies, no government agency is responsible for the rescue, treatment and release of injured or orphaned wildlife. Cochrane Ecological Institute's Swift Fox Reintroduction programs began in 1972 under the direction of Beryl and Miles Smeeton. Since that time 0ver 800 Swift fox were reintroduced to the Canadian Prairie. This has resulted in the Species being downlisted by the Canadian Government from Extirpated to Endangered. WHALEFORCE was started, by the CEI, in 1988 as an international Cetacean survey using blue-water and coastal racing and cruising yachtsmen/women as participants. NEW for 2007: Visit www.happytailsretreat.com to see how your pet can help wildlife in need.

The International Wildlife Coexistence Network provides expert interdisciplinary assistance, training, collaboration, and shared research to enable communities around the globe to coexist with wildlife. The IWCN is an inclusive organization. We share our informational resources and provide widespread support for all who seek to peacefully resolve conflicts with wildlife. Our interdisciplinary teams include scientists, agricultural managers, researchers, ethicists, economists, government specialists, educators, indigenous leaders, technical engineers and more who are helping to pioneer new ways to live with wildlife. When possible, we connect our experts with communities that need help transforming wildlife conflicts into non-violent sustainable solutions. Transform our relationship with Nature: When we work with nature, instead of against her, we benefit in so many ways: from clean waters and safe food supplies, to resilient ecosystems that support both local wildlife and local communities.

CatNap is a volunteer non-profit registered society that has been helping abandoned and homeless cats in Nanaimo, BC since 1998. Every year, our group gives a second chance in life to over 200 domestic and feral cats. Our mandate is to rescue abandoned cats/kittens, have them spayed or neutered, provide medical attention, and find them good loving homes. This helps prevent unwanted litters and reduce further suffering for these animals. After spaying or neutering, feral (wild) cats are released back to their original location if shelter, food, and water can be provided daily. We rely solely on financial donations and fundraising events. With no administrative overhead, all money raised is used for spaying/neutering, food/litter, obtaining medical attention and caring for these cats. Please visit us at www.catnapsociety.com or CatNap Society on Facebook for more information about us.

The Calgary Zoological Society was officially founded in 1929. Key to the zoo’s mission is generating affection for the amazing animals that call the zoo home, and inspiring people to care about their wild relatives. Our education team delivers more than 800 school programs to 21,000 students each year focusing on topics ranging from water conservation to saving endangered species. The ultimate goal is to motivate the next generation to take action. The Calgary Zoo’s Centre for Conservation Research conducts innovative research and participates in reintroduction programs that help secure the future of many Canadian endangered species. In addition, conservation initiatives throughout the world are identified and supported through the zoo’s Conservation Outreach. Over the past five years, more than 25 projects were supported in 20 countries and most involve community-based initiatives – helping local people to participate in conservation efforts in their own backyard.

The emphasis of the program is on development of independence, physical well-being, ability, confidence and riding techniques. Riders will be able to enjoy trail rides that take them through the forest and up and down small hills, over grass, gravel, concrete, sand, mud and water. They may ride on a warm sunny day, get caught in a short rain, or be out on a breezy day. All of these sensations add to the overall experience of connecting with nature. All riders could experience emotional benefits via a sense of achievement and the ability to take risks. Riding provides persons with disabilities a sense of normalcy, as this is an activity which most any person can take part in. Riding can be highly motivating for some individuals and great for increasing self-confidence. It is a fun and enjoyable way to have “therapy” in a non-therapeutic setting. The horses are the therapy equipment and their movement affects each rider in a positive, non-clinical manner.

A decade ago, Island Wildlife was merely a tiny woodland cottage. There were no seal pools or eagle flights. Water that trickled from a substandard well now flows from a direct line from St. Mary Lake. 13 years ago our stainless steel, diet preparation kitchen was a funky, hand made garage. There were no weekly deliveries of frozen herring; and if there were, there was no walk in freezer in which to store them. 13 years ago our phone didn’t ring because of an orphaned seal pup on the beach; the pup was just left to die. Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre stands alone in its uniqueness. We are unique in that we maintain no display animals, we are a hospital, not a zoo or aquarium. We are unique in our approach to medicine in that we have integrated conventional veterinary therapies with the best of the naturopathic school of medicine. And we are unique in that we are a teaching facility. The bulk of our animal care staff are interns, fellowships and young veterinarians.

VOKRA is a no-kill, non-profit, registered charity dedicated to the rescue of cats in the Lower Mainland. VOKRA does not have a shelter. Instead, we provide over 100 individual foster homes throughout the Lower Mainland. In a home environment, our cats are safe and receive lots of love and attention. VOKRA covers all costs and provides ongoing support to foster families. VOKRA's Trap-Neuter-Return team humanely traps feral cats and kittens. Pregnant feral mothers are cared for through birthing and weaning, at which time we spay the mother and socialize the kittens. If the mother cannot be tamed, she is returned to a location where volunteers ensure food and water are available daily, and the cat’s health can be monitored. We also neuter feral male cats, and either adopt them out or release them as appropriate, with the same care arrangements. VOKRA rescued over 1,420 felines in 2009. VOKRA has no paid staff. We are 100% volunteer. Website: www.vokra.ca

PCFI is an all volunteer org dedicated to humanely containing our community's free-roaming cat population & improving their quality of life through our community sneuter programs. Operation CatSnips, our trap-neuter-vaccinate-return program for unowned, free-roaming cats, ensures these cats are sterilized, vaccinated for rabies, eartipped and released back to their home territory where they receive daily food and water and shelter. SNAP is our sneuter assistance program for cats of Port Colborne residents who qualify as low income. KitKat is our foster and socialization program for unowned kittens. Kittens are then adopted out through our partnership with WHS. Each time a cat is sneutered the birthrate is lowered by hundreds, resulting in fewer homeless cats and kittens and ending the vicious cycle of reproduction. Since June 2009 we have enrolled 801 cats in our programs. With your help we will continue to make a difference in the lives of our community cats!