PARTNERS
The foundation partners with organizations that share our vision in bringing people together for clean water and a healthy ocean. Whether through art, science, conservation, education, or business, we value the contribution each one of our partners makes for a greener tomorrow.
United Nations Environment Program
The Wyland Foundation proudly welcomes the United Nations Environment Program as the official education outreach partner of the Wyland World Water Pledge. UNEP is the leading organization within the United Nations system of environment, and has a major focus of its global mandate, the conservation, protection and support of nature and natural resources, including biological diversity worldwide. Together, the Wyland Foundation and UNEP are working to protect the coastal and marine environment from harmful land-based activities.
Arts & Activities Magazine
For over 80 years, Arts & Activities magazine has helped America’s teachers bring quality, standards-based, visual-art experiences to their students, K-12. Today, with the help of the Internet, the magazine has cultivated a worldwide audience. With classroom-tested lesson plans for all grade levels and abilities, Art and Activities is an unparalleled source of creative ideas, inspiration, classroom resources and art-education information.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of accredited zoos and aquariums in the areas of animal care, wildlife conservation, education and science. AZA is America’s leading accrediting organization for zoos.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Provides ocean science education through creative exhibits, programs, and activities designed to help people use critical thinking, and to make science relevant to their daily lives. The aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, earth and ocean science.
Blue Frontier
Provides ocean science education through creative exhibits, programs, and activities designed to help people use critical thinking, and to make science relevant to their daily lives. The aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, earth and ocean science.
ByteLaunch
Founded in 2006, ByteLaunch is an Orange County SEO, internet marketing, and web development company with a passion for connecting their clients with the best customers using the web, digital media, and the latest technologies to build and nurture their brands.
CBS2/KCAL9
CBS2/KCAL9 in Los Angeles is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country.
Council for Watershed Health
Our mission is to advance the health and sustainability of our region’s watersheds, rivers, and habitats – both in natural areas and urban neighborhoods. We do this through science-based research, education and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
Dana Wharf
Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline, Dana Wharf hopes for the privilege of escorting you on an awe-inspiring whale watching cruise or providing you with a memorable fishing adventure.
Blick art supplies
As a leading art supply company, Blick Art Supplies provides artists, educators, students, and our associates with the tools, assistance, and training needed to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
Disneyland Resort
Welcome to the place where imagination is the destination. For young and old, big and small — it’s the happiest place on earth! Come build memories with your family that last a lifetime as you discover the wonder of this magical, fantastical world.
Disneynature
A Disney independent film label dedicated to bringing high impact wildlife and environmental films to theaters including highly acclaimed Earth as their first nature film.
Fredrix Artist Canvas
Since 1868, Fredrix Artist Canvas has been providing unsurpassed quality and the broadest range of artist canvas available anywhere.
Earth Rehab
Created to support nature on the front line and to develop an understanding of recycled plastic materials. Earth Rehab believes humans enjoy natural settings (like beaches, seas, forests, mountains, and rivers), and harmonizing with the wild. Public display of concern for our environment is critical during this monumental crisis.
General Mills Foundation
Created in 1954 to focus the Company’s philanthropic resources on community needs. The Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations that create sustainable community improvement in the areas of youth nutrition and fitness, social services, education and arts and culture.
Festival of Children
Improving the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them. The organization was founded in 2002 by Sandy Segerstrom Daniels, a leading business professional and children’s advocate who saw an opportunity to bring charities together to collaborate.
Get To Know
Since 2000, the Robert Bateman Get to Know Program has worked to inspire youth to discover the natural world. Working in partnership with a vast network of partners, we provide innovative programs, resources, and events.
Guy Harvey Foundation
Founded by marine biologist and artist Guy Harvey, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is an organization of philanthropists, conservationists, scientists, and educators focused on developing sensible strategies for promoting the conservation of our oceans and nurturing the next generation of marine scientists and guardians of our seas.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
For over four decades the shared vision of founder J. Seward Johnson, Sr. and inventor Edwin Link to explore, protect and wisely use the oceans’ resources shaped the work at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
ICMA (International City/County Management Association)
ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, advances professional local government worldwide. The organization’s mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional management to build better communities.
Inn at Laguna Beach
Experience a luxury boutique escape in the heart of Laguna Beach, with the finest art galleries, shopping, dining and nightlife just steps from your door.
Joan Irvine Smith & Athalie R. Clarke Foundation
A charitable foundation based in Newport Beach, California, that is devoted to environmental protection and the arts. It was founded by Joan Irvine Smith of San Juan Capistrano, California, and her mother, Athalie Richardson Irvine Clarke.
La Playa Carmel
Newly restored, this 75-room historic hotel is located just steps from the sands of Carmel Beach and the renowned shops, galleries and restaurants of charming Carmel-by-the-Sea.
MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation
Aiming to inspire, inform and entertain people of all ages with giant screen motion picture experiences. Using the finest film technology, our company is able to reveal the wonders of the natural world.
Mark Victor Hansen Foundation
The Mark Victor Hansen Foundation advances literacy as a means of giving citizens of the world an opportunity to achieve the three imperatives of our mission: entrepreneurship, education and empowerment.
Minotaur Mazes
An interactive learning tool where visitors immerse themselves in theme-based environments, Minotaur is the world’s largest creator of interactive, educational, traveling maze exhibits.
Mirage Custom Framing
The family operated company, has provided customers with quality custom framing and design consultation. Mirage offers solutions with custom products, canvas art, framed mirrors and artwork.
Mission Blue
The MissionBlue™ Sylvia Earle Alliance’s purpose is to explore and care for the ocean. We are committed to inspiring a sea change in public awareness, access and support for marine protected areas worldwide, ranging from the deepest ocean to sunlit reefs, and from the seamounts of the high seas to coastal seagrass meadows.
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC)
The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is a wholesale water supplier and resource planning agency. Our efforts focus on sound planning and appropriate investments in water supply development, water use efficiency, public information, legislative advocacy, water education, and emergency preparedness.
National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages and towns it represents.
National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them.
National Park Service
Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, we are proud to safeguard these nearly 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year.
National Van Lines
A a certified women’s business enterprise, led by third-generation CEO Maureen Beal, that has carefully transferred property and household goods like yours for over 75 years.
Ocean Institute
Nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. More than 110,000 K-12 students and 8,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute’s 61 award-winning, immersion style programs.
Precision Offset
What began as a small printing business in the early 70’s has now become a leader in the full service print agency market. Our printing professionals are more craftsmen than pressmen. Our operation is backed by over 100 years of experience in every department.
Painter Family Fund
Celebrating the lives of Jim and Zoma Painter
Penniman Family Fund at Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
Inspired Giving — Close to Home and Around the World
Primary Color
Providing comprehensive, world-class graphic arts services to America’s leading entertainment companies, advertising agencies and corporate imaging groups. Our dedication to quality is demonstrated in every aspect of our business – from initial planning through fulfillment and distribution.
Project AWARE Foundation
Dedicated to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action, combating challenges facing aquatic resources in 175 countries and territories with direct support from divers worldwide.
Rotary International
Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, and promote peace under the motto Service Above Self.
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
A leader in the discovery and application of biomedical breakthroughs improving human health. As the world’s largest independent non-profit biomedical research facility, we create hope for millions.
San Diego Gas & Electric
SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides energy service to 3.5 million people through 1.4 million electric meters and 870,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties.
SharkBreak
Shark Break was designed to help raise awareness for marine life conservation and ocean preservation, through a relaxing, creative, and fun online environment.
Signature Resources
Offering independent, advice driven solutions through a dynamic team-based methodology that helps individuals and businesses with the realization of their financial objectives. For the last 25 years we have grown and cultivated our team of advisors and specialists and the resources that support them.
Surfider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches.
The Toro Company
At The Toro Company, we are committed to our purpose of helping customers, communities and industries enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land. From advancements in water-saving irrigation technologies, to smart-connected battery and hybrid solutions, our innovative lineup of products and solutions helps customers care for and maintain their outdoor environments with power, productivity and precision.
Toyota established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants. Toyota directly employs over 31,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $23 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the communities where it does business and believes in supporting programs with long-term sustainable results. Toyota supports numerous organizations across the country, focusing on education, the environment and safety. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed nearly 700 million to philanthropic programs in the U.S.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
United States Forest Service
Always rising to the great conservation challenges of our time and with this we identified three themes that have stood out: climate change; water issues; and the loss of a connection to nature, especially for kids.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Born in the wake of elevated concern about environmental pollution, EPA was established on December 2, 1970 to consolidate in one agency a variety of federal research, monitoring, standard-setting and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection. Since its inception, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people
USA Surfing
As the national governing body for for the sport of surfing, selecting the official USA Surf Team to compete internationally at ISA Championships, Pan American and Olympic Games. The Wyland Foundation proudly partners with USA Surfing for a future of clean and healthy oceans for everyone to enjoy.
White House Council for Environmental Quality
Coordinates Federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives. CEQ was established within the Executive Office of the President by Congress as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and additional responsibilities were provided by the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970.
Conserva Irrigation
Use less water. Save money. Promote a healthy, green landscape.
ECOS
We believe that what’s on the inside counts. That’s why we’ve spent nearly 50 years creating and perfecting thoughtfully sourced cleaners that work great and are safer for people and the planet.
WonderGrove Kids
WonderGrove Kids aims to make a difference and proudly supports the need for positive global impact. By partnering with organizations that share the same values, WonderGrove Kids is able to create programs and initiatives with lasting positive effects on today and on future generations to come.
SoCalGas
As the nation’s largest natural gas distribution utility, we deliver clean, safe and reliable energy to 21.6 million consumers through 5.9 million meters in more than 500 communities.