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We hold 14 conservation covenants, comprising 790 acres. We were the first conservancy in BC eligible to hold conservation covenants and the first to preserve a watershed with a covenant. We now hold covenants on two important watersheds that supply drinking water to island residents: Maxwell Lake and St. Mary Lake. We own 7 nature reserves, totaling 690 acres. Since 1995, the SSI Conservancy has organized or contributed to successful public campaigns to protect the Mill Farm, Ford Lake, Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park, and Mt. Erskine Provincial Park (some of these are now owned or managed by other agencies).

Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1996 by Joyce Smith and upon her passing in 2008 has been run by a board of directors. We are located in North Pickering on land generously provided by the ClubLink Corporation. We receive no government funding of any kind and rely on private donations to continue operating. Run by volunteers and employing a small number of part-time staff, our administrative costs are minimal, ensuring that donations go straight to the bottom line, i.e., housing, feeding, spaying/neutering and medicating the feline residents.

Our small shelter is used for cats in transit for medical care, currently rescued or transferred to go out for adoption. The thrift store provides funds to help with medications, food and litter. With approx. 100 foster homes we have to provide the above as well to them. The shelter programme is run strictly by volunteers, no paid staff or fee for accepting an animal into A.R.K. for help. Feral cats are spayed/neutered, rabies shots and transferred to barns where and when possible. The adoption rate is on an average 1,400 per year.

Grace Hall founded Adopt-a-dog/Save-a-life Inc. in 1980. Thousands of dogs have since been placed in loving and caring homes. All dogs saved by the rescue receive necessary vetting. Spays and neuters are always done prior to adoption. All adopters must complete an interview process before adopting.

Niagara Action for Animals (NAfA) is an all-volunteer registered charity. The purpose of this organization is to provide assistance to animals in distress; to promote spaying and neutering of domestic animals in our community and to raise awareness about diverse animal-related issues both locally and globally. We assist animals in our community through our adoption program, our low-cost spay/neuter program (SNIP), our feral cat program and our animals in distress program. We raise awarness about the various ways animals are used in our society and promote compassion and respect for our fellow beings. We host monthly vegan potlucks and provide resources for a compassionate lifestyle.

Young people are an integral part of the dairy industry. They need to be recognized, inspired, and challenged to make the decisions that will affect their future. Each new generation inherits a responsibility for its own culture, history and heritage. The Trustees of the Fund are committed to the development of programs and events that educate, encourage and assist the young people who are the future of our industry.

To protect and preserve these boardwalks for future generations the Friends of the Sanctuary will be launching a 2014 "Get on Board" boardwalk rehabilitation project. With one boardwalk closed due to deterioration and the existing Redwing Trail fast nearing deterioration it is vital to have these replaced to accommodate all visitors now and in the future. As The Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary is so heavily utilized by our surrounding communities and more importantly our school children in these communities it is of great importance we preserve the natural assets of the Sanctuary for future generations. This will be a first of many steps to be taken in the revitalization of the Sanctuary to further increase the popularity of this precious gem on the St. Lawrence River.

The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) is a non-profit charitable organization located in N.W. Calgary. We rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife in and around the City of Calgary, and all Southern Alberta regions.

BC Guide Dog Services began the professional training of guide dogs for blind & visually impaired British Columbians in 1996. In 2001, B.C. Guide Dog Services became full members of the International Guide Dog Federation, an international accrediting body. In 2002, B.C. Guide Dog Services registered the title Alberta Guide Dog Services for the purposes of providing guide dogs to blind & visually impaired Albertans. The goal of BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services is, by the year 2020, to have a working guide dog population of 250 guide dog teams. The working life of a guide dog team is about eight years, therefore, BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services will need to have graduated a cumulative total of 395 guide dog teams by 2020 to achieve this goal. BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services gives priority to blind & visually impaired youths between the ages of 13 and 18 years. Alberta Guide Dog Services, PO Box 5471, Stn A, Calgary, AB T2H 1X8 Tel: 403-258-0819.

Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter (C.A.R.E.S) was formed in 1993 when a group of animal lovers wanted a shelter for animals that were homeless. We provide shelter for stray, abandoned and unwanted cats in a safe, loving, cage-less environment. There is a no kill policy at C.A.R.E.S., therefore any animals that are not adopted will be able to live the rest of their natural lives at the shelter. C.A.R.E.S. is funded entirely through membership, adoption fees, fundraising events and the generous tax-deductible donations of caring individuals and corporations.C.A.R.E.S is a non-profit Society and a registered Charity,all donations over $10 receive a tax receipt.

The Grand Manan Whale & Seabird Research Station (GMWSRS) is a registered charity incorporated in 1981 by its founder, the late Dr. David Gaskin. We are dedicated to research and education which promote conservation of the marine environment. Our researchers study seabirds and marine mammals in the lower Bay of Fundy; and develop & deliver education and stewardship programs through a natural history museum, invited lectures, publications, specific projects, a website and outdoor exhibits. Follow our work on Facebook or Twitter. You can also help us protect right whales by symbolically adopting a right whale, right whale mother and calf or a right whale family at http://adoptrightwhales.ca

The Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society (PAWS) is a registered, non-profit society committed to finding safe, loving, forever homes for abandoned, abused and unwanted animals in the Creston Valley. PAWS serves an area of approximately 3500 square miles. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and volunteers we have almost completed Claudia's Place, a full service animal rescue and shelter facility in the Creston Valley. Projected opening is Spring 2010. All PAWS members are volunteers. Our operations are funded entirelyby volunteer fundraising, donations and private grants.