Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society
2015 Annual Report
Preservation Through Education Since 1987
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Pigott PRESIDENT
Michele Kvarnstrom VICE PRESIDENT
James McBeath SECRETARY/TREASURER
Woody Hayes DIRECTOR
Rob Wickson DIRECTOR
Rory Carr DIRECTOR
Sherry Pettigrew FOUNDER AND HONOURARY DIRECTOR
STAFF Ann Peters BOOKKEEPER (2016) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (1998 - 2004) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (2007 - 2016)
Kristine Krynitzki EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (2016 - present) EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (2011 - 2016)
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Message from the Board
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NWPS History
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Education Program Overview
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Collaborations
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Special Events
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Corporate Sponsors
Annual Outreach
Darren Colello
Green Ribbon Campaign
WILDLIFE EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Connel Bradwell WILDLIFE EDUCATION MANAGER
David Craig CONSULTANT
Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society (NWPS) is a registered charity (Reg. 079317454 BN # 13302 9140) incorporated in 1987 as a non-profit society.
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Volunteers
10 Manley Farm Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Financial Statements 18 What’s to Come in 2016
Our mission is to develop and provide educational, research and advisory services that advance the public’s awareness and knowledge about wildlife and wildlife systems in northwest North America. Our vision is healthy wildlife and wildlife systems throughout northwest North America preserved for their own intrinsic worth and for the appreciation of all.
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Message from the board Greetings to funding partners, members, volunteers and all supporters of Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society. NWPS has once again completed another year with significant achievements, thanks to the ongoing support provided by all of you who contribute to the operations of the Society, and the steadfast efforts of our staff, volunteers, and directors. Let me list some of the major successes of NWPS in 2015:
Early in the year, Our Wildlife Education Director, Darren Colello, reached 50,000 individuals in total who have participated in our education programs. There is a constant stream of notes of appreciation sent by teachers and students whose classes have benefitted from the programs put on by Darren, expressing gratitude for the learnings and appreciation for the incredible bio-facts presented. In short, everyone loves our programs! Adding to our mainland success is the continuing growth of program delivery by our Wildlife Education Manager, Connel Bradwell. We exceeded expectations for participants on Vancouver Island in 2015. Connel delivered programs to approximately 6,000 people, including 3 schools where every class within each school received presentations. Connel expanded the scope and activities of NWPS on the Island through continued engagement with educators and event management groups. Connel has continued to work to broaden the number of topics and species covered and completed more nature walks than in 2014 . NWPS continues to broaden our programs delivery to areas outside the capital region on the Island (Victoria). Sooke, Chemainus, Nanaimo, Duncan and Sidney all received presentations from Connel in 2015. Feedback from teachers and students has been overwhelmingly positive. We completed the wetland restoration on our Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary at Manley Farm on Vancouver Island. This year’s project cleared another 2000 square meters of overgrown marshland adding to the areas cleared in previous years. Thank you to our main sponsor, Environment Canada’s National Wetland Conservation Fund. We would like to recognize Chevron, individual donors, local contractor/excavator Ken Motherwell, R.P.Bio and local wetland expert Dave Polster, as well as the volunteers from BCIT’s Ecological Restoration program Carlo Acuna and Anne Fisher. NWPS also had an amazing group of volunteers who helped in the removal of invasive plants creating new habitat for a myriad of species, including some threatened and endangered species like the red-legged frog. With the generous funding support from Telus Optik Local and the great film team from Nootka St Film Company, NWPS was able to create our very first promotional video showing the impact of our work which we hope will increase our reach. Please visit our website to view the video www.northwestwildlife.com In the spring of 2015, NWPS sent Darren down to Seattle to attend a conference which highlighted the diversity and conservation initiatives of temperate and tropical rainforests. Networking with 750 attendees from the Pacific Northwest, it provided a great opportunity to discuss our work as it related to the year’s conference theme.
As I write this message NWPS is in the process of moving through some exciting changes. Effective February 2016, our Executive Assistant, Kristine Krynitzki, has been promoted to Executive Director replacing Ann Peters. With the anticipation of future growth, Darren’s title has been changed to Wildlife Education Director. Connel’s title has changed to Wildlife Education Manager. On behalf of the Directors, we congratulate Kristine, Darren and Connel and thank them for their continued excellent work and dedication to the Society. We are also extremely grateful for Ann’s years of devoted service and we are very pleased to announce that she is not disappearing – she has agreed to continue to serve as a volunteer and financial consultant. Once again, the Directors of your Society thank you for your ongoing support. We very much look forward to the continued success of NWPS’ operations as we carry on growing.
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MILESTONES 2016 - completed a major wetland restoration on our Manley Farm Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary.
Our History Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society (NWPS) was founded 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 its 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, which reach an average of 7,500 individuals annually. Our primary audience has become school-age 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.
2015 - surpassed 250 wildlife education programs in a single year. 100,000 students educated to date since program inception. 2013 - expanded reach opening satellite office in Victoria to provide programs year-round to Vancouver Island residents. 2013 - planted 2500 trees to celebrate our 25th anniversary. 2011 - removed over 40,000 lbs of industrial woody debris and invasive species since beginning stewardship programs in 1998. 2010 - became stewards of the Granfield Estate to protect Manley Farm as a bird and wildlife sanctuary and ensure sustainable farming practices are implemented. 2009 - benchmark year delivering 125 wildlife education programs. 45,000 students educated to date since program inception. 2006 - partnered with Wildsight to create the endangered mountain caribou educational resource manual. 1998 - started delivering outdoor wildlife education programs to groups throughout BC. 1995 - began delivery of wildlife education programs in schools throughout BC. 1993 - completed a major grassland restoration in the Okanagan in partnership with Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. 1990 - instrumental in drawing attention to and decreasing the North American wolf cull. 1987 - NWPS was founded in Vancouver, BC.
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Education Programs This was our most prolific year ever with regards to the number of wildlife programs delivered and the number of individuals reached. With more than 300 wildlife education programs delivered to almost 10,000 individuals of all ages across the entire lower mainland and Vancouver Island in BC, we indeed had an amazing year!
IN-CLASS WILDLIFE PROGRAMS
298 programs 8395 participants
IN-CLASS WILDLIFE PROGRAMS Our in-class wildlife programs are highly interactive and educational and have become a staple for many schools’ environmental study units. Our programs combine engaging wildlife photography and animal vocalizations with hands–on learning opportunities to create a presentation that is passion-filled and awe-inspiring. Presentations are for all age groups and foster strong respect for and conservation of wildlife and wild habitats. We offer a diverse selection of topics:
Bats; Bears; Climate Change; Endangered Species; Marine Wildlife; Owls; Raptors of BC; Reptiles & Amphibians; Salmon; Temperate Rainforest; Wildcats of BC; Wildlife of BC; Wolves. NATURE WALKS & WORKSHOPS Our Nature Walks & Workshops are often booked several months in advance. These programs combine in-class presentations and discussions with hands-on learning out in the field. A wide variety of topics are explored such as wildlife behaviour, natural history, animal adaptations and habitat preservation. Each program includes a stewardship activity at a local, regional or provincial park. Through our guided nature walks students are able to reconnect with the natural world and become active environmental stewards within their communities and beyond.
NATURE WALKS & WORKSHOPS
32 programs 1056 participants
YOUTH ESTUARY STEWARDSHIP (YES)
1 programs 93 participants
YOUTH ESTUARY STEWARDSHIP (YES) Our YES program is a highly complex and in-depth program that involves several in-class sessions and two full field days. The aim of this program is to introduce students to, and ultimately protect, one of Canada’s most important estuarine habitats; the lower Fraser River basin. This ecosystem is incredibly biodiverse and supports a myriad of mammal, bird, fish and invertebrate species. The Fraser River is also the largest salmon producing river in the world. With millions of salmon relying on the protection of the area for spawning. Throughout this program, in-class studies are designed to introduce students to the value of estuaries and the species that depend on them as well as keystone wildlife identification and animal behaviours. During these sessions, students are prepared for their field activities. In the field sessions include a comprehensive nature walk as well as activities that are designed to highlight the special features of the region and help students directly link their knowledge with hands-on work. One of the highlight stewardship activities completed during the YES program is the removal of industrial woody debris. This debris occurs from a host of human industrial activities and crushes native vegetation decreasing the overall biodiversity of the region. Our students and volunteers are highly motivated to clean up these areas and in the last six years we have removed 60,000lbs (27,000 kgs) of industrial woody debris. Our participants have also removed over 5,000 lbs of invasive plant species, and planted thousands of native trees and shrubs throughout 20 regional parks and other areas in southern BC. This process allows the native vegetation to rebound and attracts a greater diversity of species back to the region.
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Collaborations “United we stand, divided we fall.” Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society is so thankful for the opportunity to have collaborated with the following groups in 2015.
How a Wildlife Conservationist is Born A collaboration between NWPS, Telus Optik Local, Nootka St. Film Company and Lynn Valley Ecology Centre.
Thanks to generous funding from TELUS Optik Local, we were able to work with local film company Nootka St. to showcase the work we do inspiring a future generation of environmental leaders. Our friends at Lynn Valley Ecology Centre were kind enough to host us in the park for part of the filming, as well being interviewed for a segment on our partners. Check out the video on our YouTube channel.
Stepping Into Nature A collaboration between NWPS, Burns Bog Conservation Society and South Delta Secondary. Working together throughout this 4-day workshop, our successes were twofold. We were able to re-ignite children’s natural curiosity with the outdoors, as well as develop leadership skills amongst the student leaders designed to manage the events.
Some other partnerships from 2015 include:
Bird banding with Rocky Point Bird Observatory Tree planting and invasive species removal with Metro Vancouver Parks Global March for Elephants and Rhinos Shoreline cleanup with Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Shoreline cleanup with Vancouver Aquarium and WWF Birding identification with Stanley Park Ecology Society Wetland restoration with BCIT Ecological Restoration staff and students
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Special Events Reaching out to members of the community to spread the word about wildlife preservation.
Stewardship Events Partnering with Metro Vancouver Parks Department, NWPS organized many groups to get involved with active environmental stewardship in communities throughout BC. Activities included tree plantings, clean-ups and invasive plant species pulls.
16 events 7,970 people
Festivals We attended many events to provide education communities across Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island on the ecology of the Northwest. Events in the Lower Mainland included RiverFest in New Westminster, EarthFest and the Shadbolt Wildlife Arts Festival in Burnaby, Richmond Raptor Festival, Coho Festival in West Vancouver, Fingerling Salmon Festival in Port Moody, and Critter Care’s Walk for Wildlife in Langley. On Vancouver Island, events included Creatively United for the Planet, Cadboro Bay Festival, Gorge Canada Day Festival, One Wave Festival, Saanich Fair and BC Day in the Capital.
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Corporate & Foundation Donors Funders are the backbone of all our work. Without them, none of what we do would be possible. A very heartfelt Thank You goes out to our corporate sponsors and business donors for providing us the opportunity to continue our work in the community: Acme Janitor Service Ltd Chevron Environment Canada—National Wetland Conservation Fund G R Brown Law Corp Hamber Foundation Prime Interiors RBC Foundation Syncronet Systems Corp TD Friends of the Environment Foundation TELUS Optik Local The Province of BC—BC Gaming Universal Rope Westcoast Home & Truss And many others!
Annual Outreach As with our corporate sponsors and business donors, we are so lucky to have such a steadfast group of individual donors. Without this loyal dedication on the part of each and every individual donor, NWPS would not have the privilege of continuing to deliver our environmental education programs, instilling responsible environmental stewardship in children of all ages throughout our great province.
Green Ribbon Campaign 2015 saw the 14th year of our Green Ribbon Campaign. Thanks to the invaluable support of BC Liquor Distribution Board and London Drugs, NWPS raised close to $6,000 in donations throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, Thank you to all the board members, volunteers and staff that took the time to help make this year’s campaign a huge success.
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Volunteers
NWPS is very fortunate to have support from such a wonderful, dedicated group of individuals. With their help, our society is able to accomplish so much more in the office, in schools and in the community. Thank you, volunteers!
Aisha Uduman
Heather Kendell
Nicholas Holt
Amanda Peters
Nicole Lee
Norma Carroll
Andrew Wong
Jack Lin
Peter Andrews
Angelina Henshaw
James McBeath
Richard Carroll
Ann Peters
Jen Kostenchuk
Rob Wickson
Anne Fisher
Jill Neale
Rory Carr
Barbara Lee Chmil
Jim Pigott
Rowena Shi
Brittny Turner
Kaori Maruyama
Sarah Weiss
Carlo Acuna
Kathleen Belton
Sarah Slater
Chloe
Kathryn MacDonald
Sophie Church
Courtney Tova
Leanne Brinston
Stevie HJ
David Craig
Linda Young
Veronica Pagowski
Dianne Smillie
Maureen Vo
Tessa Vanderkop
Eleanor Wilson
Melissa DeJong
TK Wexler
Emmanuelle Riveslange
Michele Kvarnstrom
Tony Fong
Fennie van der Graaf
Neil McEachern
Woody Hayes
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Manley Farm Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary NWPS has been entrusted with stewardship of Manley Farm, located in the Cowichan Valley area. The property comprises 240 acres of wild habitat and farmland. The property is situated next to Boatswain Bank , which is an ecologically sensitive area. To the greatest extent possible, NWPS is creating a bird and wildlife sanctuary on Manley Farm to provide a safe habitat for wildlife in the area. Thanks to the generous funding from Environment Canada’s National Wetland Conservation Fund and Chrveon, 2015 saw the final phase of a wetland rehabilitation project, returning some overgrown marshland into an open water habitat. You can learn more about this project at www.northwestwildlife.com NWPS has been fortunate to work with various staff and students of BCIT’s Ecological Restoration program. Carlo Acuna and Anne Fisher were instrumental in our wetland restoration project. We continue a wonderful partnership with Director of BCIT’s Rivers Institute, Ken Ashley, using our wetland restoration as a case study for his students. Manley Farm currently supports many animals like deer, ducks, geese, quail, heron, owls, osprey, eagles, tree frogs, and many small bird species. While the property won't become a public park, it may be used in the future for activities to support the wildlife sanctuary and the society’s educational and preservation goals. NWPS continues to work with partners to develop environmentally sound and sustainable farming practices.
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Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2015 (See Notice to Readers)
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Financial Snapshot
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Financial Statements Treasurer’s Report – Management’s Statement on Financial Reporting
The Financial Statements and all information in this annual report are the responsibility of management and have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Financial Statements are based upon management’s best estimates and judgments and have been prepared with the application of generally accepted accounting principles. Financial information presented elsewhere in this annual report is consistent with the Financial Statements. To ensure the integrity and objectivity of the data, the management maintains a system of internal controls comprising of policies and procedures that provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded and executed in accordance with their authorization, that assets are properly safeguarded, and that reliable financial records are being maintained.
Audited Financial Statements Notice to Readers
The Directors of the Society have appointed an Auditing Committee from their independent members. The Auditing Committee has reviewed and verified a statistically appropriate sample of the financial transactions of the Society and has verified balance sheet accounts to independent sources to ensure that the Operations of the Society and the Capital Funds are fairly presented in the Financial Statement of the Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society for the year ended December 31, 2015. For the benefit of the Society’s members, the Board adopted an Auditing Committee approach . There has not been an independent auditor review or opinion on the Financial Statements of the Society. The Auditing Committee report, on its audit of the Financial Statements, is presented to the Directors of the Society in support of the Board’s approval of the Financial Statements.
________________________________________________________ President: Jim Pigott
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_____________________________________________ Treasurer: James McBeath
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_____________________________________________ Michele Kvarnstrom Chairwoman, Auditing Committee
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BALANCE SHEET - AUDITED AS AT DECEMBER 31
2015 Operations
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash Restricted Funds (Note 7) GST Refund Receivable Prepaid Expenses
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary - Investment Gravel Pit Reclamation - Bond Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary - Land Capital Property - Buildings & Utilities Farm Property - Barns & Utilities
Total Assets
LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Payroll Expenses Payable GST Owing (Refund) LONG TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage Payable FUND BALANCES Operations Fund Capital Fund
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances
$ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $
23,443 37,838 (2,069) 1,945 61,157
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2014 Capital
Operations
$ $ $ $ $
4,014 6,190 10,204
$ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $
100,000 10,346 1,219,560 399,421 50,000 1,779,328
$ $ $ $ $ $
1,789,532
$
89,373 $ 1,781,935
13,406 2,411 (431) 15,386
$
61,157
$
$ $ $ $
12,311 3,575 (992) 14,894
$ $ $ $
-
$ $ $ $
$
200,000
$
$
-
14,365 73,063 1,945 89,373
Capital
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$ $ $ $ $
2,607 2,607
$ 100,000 $ 10,346 $ 1,219,560 $ 399,421 $ 50,000 $ 1,779,328
$ $ $ $
340 340
- $
200,000
$ $ $
46,263 46,263
$ $ $
1,589,532 1,589,532
$ $ $
68,530 $ - $ 1,581,595 68,530 $ 1,581,595
$
61,157
$
1,789,532
$
83,916 $ 1,781,935
Approved by the Directors:
James McBeath, Treasurer
Jim Pigott, President
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STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES AND SURPLUS - AUDITED YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2015 Operations
2014 Capital
Operations
Capital
CONTRIBUTIONS Support Contributions (Note 2) Rental & Miscellaneous (Note 3)
$ 94,385 $ 11,317 $ 105,701
$ $ $
15,000 28,806 43,806
Campaign Donations (Note 4) Cost of Campaigns (Note 5) Net Contribution from Campaigns
$ 152,234 $ (51,499) $ 100,735
$ $ $
Total Net Contributions
$ 206,436
$
43,806
$ 187,722 $
27,740
$ $ $ $
$ $ $ $
12,735 19,194 3,198 35,127
$ $ $ $
19,248 19,248
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$ $ $
87,460 $ 4,087 $ 91,547 $
$ 145,613 $ $ (49,438) $ $ 96,175 $
27,740 27,740
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EXPENSES Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary Capital Property Maintenance Loan Interest & Property Taxes General Administration Environmental Education & Stewardship Program Expenses Salaries & Benefits Support Expenses Delivery Expenses
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431 431
$ $ $ $
$ 125,425 $ 47,173 $ 27,512 $ 200,110
$ $ $ $
-
$ 126,466 $ $ 41,650 $ $ 31,795 $ $ 199,911 $
-
$ $ $
17,992 16,800 34,792
$ $ $
-
$ $ $
-
Total Expenses
$ 234,902
$
35,127
$ 231,661 $
19,248
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR
$ (28,466)
$
8,679
$ (43,939) $
8,492
FUND BALANCES AT BEGINNING OF YEAR Transfer (from) to Operations Fund and Capital Fund FUND BALANCES AT END OF YEAR
$ $ $
$ 1,587,052 $ (6,199) $ 1,589,532
Overhead Expenses Office Expenses Space Expenses
68,530 6,199 46,263
14,519 $ 16,800 $ 31,319 $
$ 218,877 $ 1,472,152 $ (106,408) $ 106,408 $ 68,530 $ 1,587,052
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - AUDITED 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES a) Amortization No amortization is recorded on the Society's assets because the management and Board of the Society believe such amortization would represent an unreasonable valuation of the Society's principle assets relative to their Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary purpose. b) Deferred revenue Grants and donations received in the year with restrictions on their use are deferred until the applicable conditions have been fulfilled.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2015 Operations
2014 Capital
Operations
Capital
2. SUPPORT CONTRIBUTIONS Corporations Foundations Donations & Bequests BC Gaming Grants (Note 6) Government Grants Honourariums Membership Fees
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
14,270 30,175 2,083 40,000 7,582 275
$ $ $ $ $ 15,000 $ $ -
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
7,830 21,914 4,205 40,000 6,244 7,164 103
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
-
$
94,385 $ 15,000
$
87,460 $
-
$ $ $
- $ 28,806 13 $ 11,304 $ -
$ $ $
- $ 27,740 115 $ 3,972 $ -
$
11,317 $ 28,806
$
4,087 $ 27,740
3. MISCELLANEOUS Manley Farm Rental Interest Income Sundry Income
4. CAMPAIGN SALES Community Outreach Green Ribbon Event Income
$ 146,700 $ $ 5,533 $ $ - $
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$ 137,910 $ $ 6,516 $ $ 1,188 $
-
$ 152,234 $
-
$ 145,613 $
-
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - AUDITED
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2015 Operations
2014 Capital
Operations
Capital
5. COST OF CAMPAIGNS
Community Outreach Green Ribbon
$ $
51,499 $ - $
-
$ $
48,687 $ 751 $
-
$
51,499 $
-
$
49,438 $
-
$ 38,072 $ $ 40,000 $ $ (40,234) $ $ 37,838 $
-
$ 35,962 $ $ 40,000 $ $ (37,891) $ $ 38,072 $
-
$ $ $ $
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6. BC GAMING GRANTS Account Balance as at the Beginning of Year BC Gaming Grant Revenue Expenses - Salaries Account Balance as at the End of Year The BC Gaming Grants are required to be maintained in separate bank accounts with accountability for expenditures from that account being demonstrably applied to the project for which the grant was provided.
7. RESTRICTED FUNDS Gaming Grants Corporate and Other Funds Government Funds
$ $ $ $
37,838 37,838
$ $ $ $
6,190 6,190
38,072 34,991 73,063
$ $ $ $
The gaming grants received by NWPS are generally received from the province toward the end of the year and are restricted to particular expenditure types, which the NWPS generally reserves for the following year. In 2014 NWPS received approximately $35,000 in corporate & donor funds, which funds have been restricted for the purpose of supporting NWPS education programs in 2015. In 2015 a government grant for $15,000 was received for a 2 year program of wetland restoration on the Manley Farm $6,190 remains allocated to expenditures for 2016.
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What’s to Come in 2016 We are pleased to have accomplished many of our goals outlined in the 2014 Annual Report, and we look forward to accomplishing many more in the upcoming year. We surpassed our 2015 objective of moving forward with our multi-year wetland restoration on our bird & wildlife sanctuary. Our work with the sanctuary, however, is ongoing. In 2016 we hope to erect interpretive signs along a public trail that bisects our property with information about the wildlife found in the area, as well as organize a bioblitz on the property to develop more information about the biodiversity found within. One of our major public engagement goals continues to be the diversification of ways people can get involved with wildlife preservation through education, financial support and volunteer work. 2015 saw the completion of a promotional video to help people access a visual understanding of the impact our work has on the communities in which we work. In 2016 we hope to build upon this engagement by seeing the completion of a symbolic adoption program, by developing an endowment fund to help people leave a legacy, as well as by creating a second video focusing on the work we do on Vancouver Island, such as our education programs and our bird & wildlife sanctuary. We have been fortunate over the last few years to have engaged with aspiring conservationists throughout our great nation as well as from all over the world. In 2016 we will welcome a volunteer Intern from Sweden completing a work placement for her Master’s program. She will help us with programs and daily operations for the first half of the year. While funding-dependent, we also hope to offer a paid summer internship to provide Canadian students with stimulating work experience in both our office and field operations. In today’s competitive job market, particularly in the non-profit sector, this is an excellent opportunity for our small charity to receive HR support while simultaneously preparing students for careers in conservation.
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Thank You to our Sponsors:
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Report produced by Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society Designed and Written by Kristine Krynitzki Photography by Darren Colello www.wildlifephotos.zenfolio.com
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