I am a proud supporter of the World Wildlife Fund which is dedicated to saving life on Earth, through the conservation of biological diversity, thus ensuring a liveable future for all species.

Our world is our environment. It is the air we breath, the water we drink and the food we eat. It is where we live, play and love. It is our home -- OUR HOME!!! If we do not take care of it we will destroy ourselves. Given that we live in this world and we have been instructed to be stewards of it, I have included in this section links to organizations and groups that I support either actively or in intent. On my page titled "Pathways" are links to organizations I support who understand the concept of stewardship and have put it into practice. I have always felt a kinship with Our Brother Wolf and have begun a section on wolves on this site. I have included links to sites specifically about wolves. Please check some of them out.

David Suzuki Foundation (Canada) The David Suzuki Foundation is a federally registered charity working to design a vision of Earth in which humans live within in the planet's productive capacity. It is our mission to research, develop and communicate the practical steps necessary to bring this vision to reality. Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), founded in 1963, is Canada’s grassroots voice for wilderness. The focus is on establishing and linking protected areas, and making sure nature comes first in their management. The site has a "What's New" section which is up to date and informative, providing information on new initiatives and recent court decisions among other matters. Canadian Wildlife Federation Since 1962, CWF has advocated the protection of Canada's wild species and spaces. Representing over half a million members and supporters, the federation is now Canada's largest non-profit, non-governmental conservation organization. Through extensive education and information programs, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians may live in harmony with the natural order. World Wildlife Fund: Canadian Division World Wildlife Fund is dedicated to saving life on Earth, through the conservation of nature and ecological processes. Conserving biological diversity is essential for ensuring a liveable future for humans and all species. WWF Canada pursues this global mission through four conservation programs: Endangered Species, Endangered Spaces and Wildlife Toxicology in Canada and an International program in Latin America. These are complemented by education and outreach campaigns, as well as public awareness and lifestyle initiatives. Canadian Wildlife Service: Hinterlands Who's Who Part of Environment Canada's "Green Lane". A section within the "Canadian Wildlife Service". From the American Goldfinch, Cougar, Grizzly and Wolf this site offers a description, a picture, map of the range, and behavior pattern of the animal in question. There are also articles available on such subjects as "Lead poisoning of water birds" "Endangered species in Canada" "Estuaries: habitat for wildlife" and "National Wildlife Areas and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries". Wildlife at Risk - Schoolnet (Canada) Interactive learning about Canada and its geography is the purpose of this site, developed by Industry Canada: Natural Resources Canada. In their introduction it is pointed out that across the world, species are disappearing at an astonishing rate. Wild animals, birds, fish, plants, and other organisms are being crowded off the Earth by humans and their activities. An increasing number of plant and animal species are becoming extinct every year, and survival is more and more difficult for most of those which survive. This module, of Schoolnet aims to increase awareness of major species that are being seriously threatened by the pressure of human activities in Canada. The Green Lane - Environment Canada Environment Canada's World Wide Web site offering information about Bio diversity, Wildlife, and Endangered Species, in Canada. Topics such as Millennium Eco-Communities on The Green Lane; Ozone thinning in the Arctic; and Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative, among others are canvassed. Links are provided to such sites as Regional Sites and Atmospheric Environment Service; Sustainable Development Information System and the Canadian Wildlife Service. Greenpeace Canada Greenpeace is an independent not-for-profit campaigning organization, which originated in Canada, that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems. We research solutions and alternatives that are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace's goal is to ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity. Parks Canada A Canadian Government Department site with links to National Historic Sites, National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas and Other National Programs. The site includes a library and related links. The Green Brick Road (Canada) The Green Brick Road (GBR) is a non-profit organization which specializes in resources and information for students and teachers of global and environmental education. GBR works with many groups including Learning Through Landscapes, WWF-UK, the Evergreen Foundation and the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, along with the many other groups. Canadian Nature Federation The CNF is a non-profit, membership-based conservation organization with more than 40,000 supporters. Throughout our long history, we have retained a naturalist's perspective, seeking to inspire in Canadians a deep interest in, knowledge of, and caring for nature. Our programs promote the conservation of wildlife for its own inherent value, as well as its benefits to humans. Canadian Forest Service The stated mission of the Canadian Forest Service is "to promote the sustainable development of Canada's forests and competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector for the well-being of present and future generations of Canadians." EcoCanada.com Linking research stations, interesting wildlife, and protected areas in Canada through the internet. Lifewater Canada Lifewater Canada is a Christian, non-profit organization of people from across Canada who are bound together by a common desire to ensure that people everywhere have access to adequate supplies of safe water. Members include hydro geologists, well drillers, educators, engineers, environmental scientists, businessmen and many other people with diverse skills and training. Lifewater volunteers train & equip people in underdeveloped countries. We leave all equipment with a trained crew and continue to provide technical & financial support. The crews then help their neighbors break the cycle of disease & poverty caused by unsafe drinking water. Recycling Foundation of Alberta The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is a not-for-profit, non-political organization formed in 1987, and approved as an official charity in 1995. The RCA's mission is to promote and facilitate waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation in the Province of Alberta. Tree Canada Foundation (Canada) The Tree Canada Foundation is a not-for-profit, charitable organization established in 1992. Under the direction of a sixteen-member volunteer Board of Directors, the Foundation provides education, technical assistance, resources and financial support through working partnerships to encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees in our urban and rural environment in an effort to help reduce the harmful effects of carbon dioxide emissions. The Trans Canada Trail Foundation Canadians have always been a nation of trail builders. Native people used waterways and woodland trails for their trade and travel; our modern nation was forged by a railway ribbon of steel linking the frontier west coast with the great seaports of eastern Canada; building the Trans Canada highway further cemented our national identity, bonding us together into one great country. Following in the trail of our history, we can meet the next century as a new breed of trail builders, conserving and preserving our natural grandeur for all Canadians to enjoy now and beyond tomorrow. The Trans Canada Trail is history in the making. SOUL-UTIONS Now (Ca) To achieve SOUL-UTIONS requires a clear understanding of where we are today, a vision of what occurring changes are truly optional and which ones are not, a vision of the kind of world we want to live in when (and if) we come out the other end of the tunnel, and some idea about how we are going to get there. SOUL-UTIONS Now believes those goals are attainable. It depends on us, all of us - to make it happen. The Sierra Club of Canada The Sierra Club was founded by naturalist and writer John Muir in 1892 to protect the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada. Over the years, the activities of the Sierra Club have expanded to include issues ranging from climate change and ozone depletion to toxic chemical contamination and loss of biological diversity. The Sierra Club has been active in Canada since 1969, working on matters of public policy and environ mental awareness. We have local chapters and working groups in every region of the country The Sierra Legal Defence Fund (Canada) The Sierra Legal Defence Fund (SLDF), founded in 1990, is a non-profit environmental law organization that provides free legal services to the environmental community in Canada. On behalf of concerned citizens across Canada, Sierra Legal protects the environment by upholding and enforcing the law. They provide free legal advice and free legal representation to individuals and groups fighting important envrironmental battles. Alpine Club of Canada Stewardship of resources and protection of the environment are both essential to preserve the quality of the experiences which we value so highly. As more people take advantage of outdoor recreation, the level of protection must increase or the experience will deteriorate. All wilderness users have four obligations: Manage Waste: eliminate adding solid waste to the wilderness by carrying in less, and carrying out that which you carried in. Tread Lightly: eliminate all visible signs of passage and avid contact with wildlife. Natural and Cultural Resources: treat protected areas, private property, other cultures and other users with respect. Education/Advocacy: educate yourself, volunteer your time, and ensure that all who will listen hear what you value in the wilderness. Ducks Unlimited Canada Ducks Unlimited Canada's mission is to conserve wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of North America's waterfowl, which in turn provide healthy environments for wildlife and people. Canadian Environmental Law Association The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is a non-profit, public interest organization established in 1970 to use existing laws to protect the environment and to advocate environmental law reforms. It is also a free legal advisory clinic for the public, and will act at hearings and in courts on behalf of citizens or citizens’ groups who are otherwise unable to afford legal assistance. The Goals and Objectives of Energy Probe Research Foundation are to educate Canadians to the benefits of sound resource use; to promote the democratic process by encouraging individual responsibility and accountability; to provide business, government, and the public with information on energy, environmental, and related issues; and to help Canada contribute to global harmony and prosperity. Friends of the Earth Friends of the Earth (FOE) Canada is a charitable, non-profit environmental organization. Our Mission is to serve as a national voice for the environment, working with others to inspire the renewal of our communities and the earth, through research, education and advocacy. Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE) has grown from a small group of volunteers in 1978 to one of the country's most important voices speaking out on environmental issues. We are affiliated with one of the largest international environmental networks -- Friends of the Earth International -- which has 59 sister organizations around the world working for a healthy environment. Within the network, we pledge to be an efficient and effective environmental organization democratically representing the interests of Canadians. Polution Probe Canada As a leading Canadian environmental organization, Pollution Probe is committed to positive environmental change. We aim to identify critical concerns, find effective solutions, take action through education and outreach, and press for changes to current regulations. Pollution Probe is focused on Clean Air and Clean Water. Through numerous programmes and actions, we aim to reduce smog-causing emissions in the air we breathe; eliminate toxic chemicals in the environment; address the threat of global climate change; and protect our health and the health of our children. Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition was federally incorporated in Canada as a non-profit society on August 26, 1993. Its mandate is to promote the principles of ecosystem management and the conservation of ecological integrity and biodiversity in the Canadian Rockies, an area of over 120,000 square miles straddling the continental divide in British Columbia and Alberta. RMEC is pursuing its mandate through advocacy, an aggressive litigation strategy, public education and applied research.

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