Flathead River Valley. British Columbia. Photo: Harvey Locke

Connecting Wildlands, Wildlife, & People

Wilburforce Foundation empowers conservation leaders to protect the irreplaceable lands, waters, and wildlife of western North America.

We support and connect organizations and individuals that are committed to protecting wild places and the wildlife that depend on them. We invest in science-based solutions, advocate for responsible policies, and strengthen our grantees’ capacities to achieve lasting outcomes.

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Where we work

We work within specific areas of western North America. We use conservation science to identify priority regions that correspond with our focus on wildlands and habitat connections that allow wildlife to thrive.

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What we fund

We exist to preserve western North America’s irreplaceable biological diversity and ecological integrity. We work with our partners to defend and use environmental policies that safeguard wildlife and wild places.

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Who we support

We support a diversity of organizations and collaborative efforts throughout our priority regions. We make sustained investments in our partners over time and build their capacity to achieve higher levels of effectiveness.

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news & information

October 5th, 12:14 pm

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The Wilderness Society (TWS) presented its prestigious Robert Marshall Award to two leaders in conservation at a September 28 ceremony at the Seattle Art Museum. Our President and Founder, Rose Letwin was one of two who received TWS's highest award presented to a private citizen who has never held federal office but has devoted long-term service to and has had a notable influence upon conservation and the fostering of an American land ethic. We are thrilled for Rose, and grateful to the Wilderness Society for honoring her and other conservation heroes. Read on for more information: www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/wilderness-society-award-its-highest-conservation-honor... ... See MoreSee Less
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August 9th, 1:46 pm

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This rings so true after yesterday's Monument declaration and the weeks-long celebration of Coast Salish culture through the Paddle to Muckleshoot. Respect. ... See MoreSee Less
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