Our Mission
To encourage respect for and preservation of wildlife and wildlife spaces.
Our Vision
To ensure that healthy wildlife systems throughout northwest North America are preserved for their own intrinsic worth and for the appreciation of all.
Our Focus
- To excite school-aged youth and inspire them to care for the environment through our education programs.
- To provide direct restoration of wildlife habitat.
- To actively engage our communities in ongoing environmental stewardship.
Past & Present
Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society is a registered Canadian charity. Our BN/registration number is 13302 9140 RR0001.
Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society (NWPS) was founded by Sherry Pettigrew, who served as the first Executive Director and continues to hold a position on the NWPS Board of Directors as an Honourary Director. The organization was incorporated in 1987 as a non-profit society, dedicated to preserving healthy wildlife and wildlife systems in northwest North America. Since that time, NWPS continues to earn reputation in the environmental movement as a powerful advocate for wildlife and wildlife habitats. NWPS was a founding member of the Wolf Working Group and fulfilled an advisory role on numerous committees for wildlife preservation. Additionally, NWPS organized conferences, forums, and symposiums that brought together diverse interests in the areas of wildlife management policy, protection and conservation.
Today, NWPS focuses on 'Preservation through Education'. We achieve our mandate through the development and delivery of a broad series of educational programs and services, newsletters and correspondence, which reach an average of 7,500 individuals annually. Our primary audience has become school aged children. We introduce them to the wonders of the natural world through in-class presentations, nature walks & workshops and stewardship projects and work to inspire them to become environmental stewards.
Board & Staff
Board Members
PresidentJim Pigott
Vice-PresidentMichele Kvarnstrom
Secretary/TreasurerJames McBeath
DirectorsJohn S. Hayes Robert Wickson Richard Jacques
Founder and Honorary DirectorSherry Pettigrew
Staff
Executive DirectorAnn Peters, PMP, CM T: 604-568-4906 E: execdirector@northwestwildlife.com
Education and Communications CoordinatorDarren Colello T: T: 604-568-9160 E: edcomm@northwestwildlife.com
Executive AssistantKristine Krynitzki T: 604-568-4907 E: execassistant@northwestwildlife.com
Publications
Annual Reports
Each year, NWPS produces our Annual Report highlighting our activities and accomplishments of the past year. The Annual Report gives NWPS an opportunity to thank corporate sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of our society.
We invite you to review our Annual Reports:
Newsletters
News & Views
These newsletters features information about species found in Northwest North America and touches on topics and suggestions for the protection wildlife and habitats in our communities.
Critters
Our Critters Newsletter provides information, activities, games, and ideas, on various "critters" and habitats of British Columbia; from bats and badgers, to whales and wolverines! Ideal for young readers, teachers, and parents, the information is easy to read and entertaining.
Mountain Caribou Information Guide
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Download Adobe Acrobat ReaderWhat We Do
We introduce children and adults to the wonders of the natural world in order to encourage an enduring respect for wildlife and wildlife spaces.
Preservation
Through educational and stewardship activities, NWPS is working towards preserving wildlife and wildlife habitat for their own intrinsic worth and for the appreciation of all. Learn More
Stewardship Programs
These programs develop an awareness about the ecosystem and impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat. Through coordinated stewardship activities, youth are able to work toward preserving the environment. Learn More
Education programs
NWPS reaches schools throughout B.C. with our own unique environmental education and habitat stewardship programs.
Our target population is school-aged youth and we reach an average of 7,500 individuals annually through our programs, newsletters and communications. Learn More
Awareness
Our Green Ribbon Campaign aims to raise visibility and awareness about wildlife, wildlife habitat and environmental issues in our communities, as well as provide a means to support environmental preservation. Learn More
