Ambassadors

Become a Youth Ambassador for the Planet

Here are three great things to think about:

Learn everything you can about protecting the environment.
Share your knowledge with your friends and family.
Take action.

Just a few of the other things you can do:

Save water resources
Protect salt water and fresh water habitats
Start youth eco-action groups
Create innovative ways to protect the environment
Start a recycling campaign at your school
Inspire your parents to make positive changes for the environment at home
Preserve, protect, promote a healthy planet
Go green. Plant a tree
Paint a picture of clean world
Support conservation groups and individuals
Be a voice for animals
Think of new ways to save the planet
Make your voice heard by contacting lawmakers about issues regarding conservation
Make a water pledge
Make a positive impact in your community

Would you like to become an official Youth Ambassador for the Planet? It’s easy!

Ask your parents to send us some of the great things you are doing for the planet. What are some of your favorite “green” tips? What is something you have done in your home, school, or community? Feel free to send us photos or videos that we can share with other young people to help inspire them to make a difference too. Be sure to send us your first name, age, and the city you live in and ask your parents to complete the photo release if you are sending photos or video.
Your parents can send these to info@wylandfoundation.org or to
Wyland Foundation
30265 Tomas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

If we want to save the environment today, we talk to the adults – but if we want to protect it for the future, we must have our worlds youth on board taking action. The investments of America and all nations in our young people cannot be understated. We hope to empower young people to be ambassadors for the planet and take the lead in eco-ideas now and in the future. With our support, these youth ambassadors – like you – will change the world.

The Wyland Foundation

Wyland Foundation Youth Ambassadors for the Planet∗:

2018 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Ryan Hickman

2017 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Sara Palombo

2016 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Shannen Recio, Harnoor Gill, Sean Russell

2015 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Madison Bergstrom, Mikayla Coble, Brianne Estrada Kevin Ferrera, Jihyun Kim, Yein Lillian Lee, Dawson Pan, Vallie Raintung, Josh Tanaka, Gionna Taylor, Xander Tomasson, Angela Trozzo, Leslie Vasquez, Skyler Walters, Addison Warm

2014 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Sarah Khan, Faith Martin, Amanda Perez, Molly Phillips, Meghan Pressimone, Kate Reinard, Sadaf Tahsin, Alexis Tan, Josh Tanaka, Michael Tanaka, Sayo Watanabe, Eliana Watney, Ben Wetze

2013 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Bethany Beeman, Jaydon Dingman, Jackson Earley, Katie Knauft, Jake Rumisel, Joshua Tan, Alexis Tan, Devin Volden, Cassie Wheeler

2012 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Ta’Kaiya Blaney, Jordan Holm, Sara Brenes Mirkow, Abha Nath, Hunter Slate, Trent Tougas, Makayla Wallace, Sky Waters

2011 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Taylor Betts, Sophi Bromenshenkel, Kimberly Chang-Haines, Megan Chang-Haines, Lani Doherty, Kulia Doherty, Lily Richards

2010 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Garritt Garcia, Breanna Hall, Alex Smith, Travis Smith, Koa Smith

2009 YOUTH AMBASSADOR

Justin MacRae

2008 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Carly Grimes, Paris Shewfelt, Guy Snell, Lilly Tougas

*Note–This is a partial list of the Youth Ambassadors for the Planet

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50 STATE AMBASSADORS FOR CONSERVATION OUTREACH PROGRAM

Dear Friend of the Wyland Foundation,

We are launching a 50-state outreach program called the “Wyland Foundation State Ambassadors for Conservation”. Our goal is to establish lead volunteers in each state to reach out to members of their community with the support of the Wyland Foundation’s Clean Water Programs. These Wyland Foundation State Ambassadors will have the opportunity to bring together other eco-minded volunteers and organizations in their community to participate in local, state, and national environmental outreach activities.

This key position takes an enthusiastic Wyland Foundation supporter – like you – to make a strong impact for conservation, water health and community action. We are honored to have you as one of our Volunteer Team Leaders in this important grassroots effort. As such, downloadable literature and materials will be provided for your use.

As a Wyland Foundation State Ambassador for Conservation, there are many ways to implement these programs:

Encourage your community’s annual commitment to water conservation by taking the Clean Water Pledge during Earth Month each April – online at MYWATERPLEDGE.COM – as part of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
Volunteer time in local schools to supplement Art and Science learning using our award winning educational programs
Host a community art mural activity
Nominate a Youth Ambassador for the Planet
Provide feedback to the Wyland Foundation
Serve as a resource to other State Ambassadors
Develop a Social Networking page to keep your community informed of what you are doing and to invite people to your events
Join us in sharing the message of conservation through Art and Science programs to all schools, communities, and cities throughout the U.S.

Thank you again for accepting our invitation to be the State Ambassador for Conservation in your area in support of Wyland Foundation’s mission to promote, protect and preserve our planet’s ocean, waterways, and marine life for nearly 20 years.

With appreciation for your continued support,

… and the Wyland Foundation Team