To be an environmental organization raising funds through donation for research, advocacy, education and protection of whales, dolphins, porpoise and other marine wildlife as well as their food supply and habitat. In addition, we believe that it is essential to involve local First Nations and the public in our mission and we encourage individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations to co
nnect and interact with us, to share their thoughts and ideas, and to become a part of our community of people, companies and organizations who care about the future of our planet's oceans and all that live within them. The main objective of the foundation is to use the donations entrusted to it for charitable purposes that will, in the sole discretion of the board, best support our specific goals as outlined below. To build Wild 4 Whales Foundation as a leading, long-term, sustainable, not-for-profit organization on Vancouver Island. To establish Wild 4 Whales as a major Canadian not-for-profit organization supporting cetaceans and other marine wildlife in the Salish Sea and waters that surround Vancouver Island. This provision is unalterable. To fund activities and research related to maintaining a suitable food supply for cetaceans found in the Salish Sea. To fund research to enhance the survival of cetaceans and other marine wildlife found in the Salish Sea. To develop education programing for children and people of all ages that may include participation as a group in a whale watching trip with qualified individuals. To promote responsible whale watching as an opportunity to learn, inspire and educate on trips that are as low impact as possible. To openly and actively support wild cetaceans in their natural habitat This provision is unalterable. To encourage a global community of individuals, companies and organizations to financially support our goals. To respect, support and encourage all supporters, whether they are individuals, wildlife professionals, educators, other businesses or not for profit organizations. To support open dialogue between individuals and organizations that contribute to achieving our objectives and goals. This provision in unalterable.
