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What is the Wyland Foundation?

Since 1993, award-winning The Wyland Foundation has inspired millions of people around the world to become compassionate, inspired stewards of our oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands.


The Wyland Foundation, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to preserve the world’s ocean, waterways, and marine life by educating and inspiring people about its importance. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through education programs, public arts projects, and community events. For more information about the Wyland foundation, please visit WylandFoundation.org.


"Today we see a much larger picture. To the whales and the other species we care about, it starts with improving the health of the entire planet."

—Wyland

The Wyland Foundation Accomplishments

Recognized for innovation in environmental stewardship, the Wyland Foundation is shaping the future through partnerships with the United Nations and programs like the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Conservation, National Art Challenge, Wyland World Water Pledge, and the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center. 

The Wyland Foundation Programs

Recognized for innovation in environmental stewardship, the Wyland Foundation is shaping the future through partnerships with the United Nations and programs like the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Conservation, National Art Challenge, Wyland World Water Pledge, and the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center. 

The Wyland Foundation
Gifts that Give

All proceeds from your purchase of our gift products — from apparel to jewelry — directly support the efforts of the Wyland Foundation in our communities.

Wyland's Water Conservation Challenge

Founded by Wyland artist, the Water Pledge is a friendly competition between cities across the US to see who can be the most “water-wise.” Mayors nationwide will challenge their residents to conserve water, energy and other natural resources on behalf of their city through a series of informative, easy-to-use pledges online.

San Diego, Poway Named 'Most Water-Wise' U.S. Cities

San Diego and Poway were among five cities recognized as the most water wise in the United States in an annual challenge by the Wyland Foundation.

—Times of San Diego


San Diego, Poway Named
'Most Water-Wise' U.S. Cities

San Diego and Poway were among five cities recognized as the most water wise in the United States in an annual challenge by the Wyland Foundation.

—Times of San Diego

San Diego, Poway Named 'Most Water-Wise' U.S. Cities

San Diego and Poway were among five cities recognized as the most water wise in the United States in an annual challenge by the Wyland Foundation.

—Times of San Diego


"Wyland is leading the front in water conservation."

— Al Gore

The Wyland Foundation work keep's Wyland very busy. Wyland is often found in one of his many Galleries. We will update his schedule as we are aware. Stop by and say hello. If you want a photo with Wyland to make your purchase even more memorable, Wyland is very accommodating.