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Protecting Pacific Northwest Whales through land-based conservation experiences.

Protection of wildlife and the environment

The Cleveland Zoological Society and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo share a mission: We create compelling experiences that connect people with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world.

Through Education, research and rescue, Dolphin Research Center promotes peaceful coexistence, cooperation and communication between marine mammals, humans and the environment we share with the well-being of DRC’s animals taking precedence.

Founded in 1934 to stop the shooting of migrating hawks along its ridgetop, the Hawk Mountain mission is to conserve birds of prey worldwide by providing leadership in raptor conservation science and education, and by maintaining Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a model observation, research and education facility. This mission is accomplished through integrated programs in scientific research, conservation education, monitoring, public visitation, Sanctuary stewardship, and professional conservation training.

1. TO DISSEMINATE A KNOWLEDGE OF ZOOLOGY AND AN APPRECIATION OF ANIMAL LIFE.2. TO MAINTAIN A ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN WHERE SMALL MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, AMPHIBIAL AND TROPICAL FISH WILL BE ON DISPLAY FOR OBSERVATION AND STUDY.3. THROUGH LOCAL FACILITIES, READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL OF STATEN ISLAND TO INSTILL CHILDREN AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF LIVING.

WildAid's mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes by reducing demand through global public awareness campaigns, and by providing comprehensive marine protection.

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, it both conducts its own research and relies upon the most up-to-date information to guide its conservation work. Key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts. In 2018, Xerces Society took over the operations of Bee City USA.

Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Mission is the preservation of El Dorado County's wildlife. As permitted by the Department of Fish and Game, Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned mammals for release back into the wild. These includes a variety of squirrels, skunks, opossums, rabbits, foxes, fawns, raccoons, coyotes and bobcats. Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned birds for release back into the wild. These include a variety of owls, hawks, falcons, kestrels, songbirds, corvids, waterfowl, game-birds and pigeons. Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Wildlife Education Program conducts outreach targeting schools, civic groups and community events to teach the public about wildlife protection and preservation, the benefits of peaceful coexistence with wildlife, and respect for its habitat. Additionally, the Wildlife Education Program offers classes year round at its Baby Bird Center (headquarters). Courses include "Wildlife for Children", "Are you Ready to Rehab?" and "Respecting Wildlife Habitat" among many others. And, Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Internship Program offers young people an opportunity to learn about wild animal protection, preservation and habitat needs.

Orca Network is dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific Northwest and the importance of providing them healthy and safe habitats, and finding ways for people to work together to protect the rich, beautiful, and diverse habitats and inhabitants of the Salish Sea.

To empower people to engage in conservation of animals and their natural habitat.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation provides private support to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation activities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.