activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 9
- Community Engagement and Educational Resources Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyEngages the community through various educational resources and events, such as a monthly newsletter, craft projects, coloring sheets, and supporting student-led initiatives to raise awareness for Mexican wolves.
- Experiential Learning in Wolf Habitat Guided Environmental Field TripsOrganizes and leads hikes and camping trips (Paseo del Lobo excursions) in wolf habitat and occupied areas of Arizona, hosting over 550 people over nine years to provide firsthand experience and education about Mexican wolves and their environment. This includes large-group summer campouts and relay hikes.
- Public Education and Outreach on Mexican Wolves Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyEducates the public about Mexican wolves and their restoration through various channels, including community events, classroom presentations, a wolf ambassador puppet show, and tabling at Grand Canyon National Park, reaching over 40,000 people from the U.S. and abroad.
- Public Education and Outreach on Mexican Wolves Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyConducts extensive public education and outreach programs about Mexican wolves, including presentations in classrooms and at community events, tabling at Grand Canyon National Park and regional events, and producing educational materials like puppet shows and videos. These efforts have reached over 40,000 people and 2,000 students.
- Support for Mexican Wolf Reintroduction and Recovery Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyContributes to the reintroduction and recovery efforts of Mexican gray wolves, including participation in the 1998 reintroduction into the Apache National Forest and ongoing monitoring of wild wolves, which has led to an increase in the wild population.
- Support for Mexican Wolf Reintroduction and Recovery Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyContributes to the reintroduction and recovery efforts of Mexican gray wolves, including participation in the 1998 reintroduction in Arizona and ongoing monitoring of wild wolves. These efforts have led to an increase in the wild Mexican wolf population in the U.S. and in captive breeding facilities.
- Wolf Habitat Excursions Guided Environmental Field TripsOrganizes and hosts hikes and camping trips (Paseo del Lobo excursions) in Mexican wolf country, engaging over 600 participants over nine years to provide firsthand experience with wolf habitat and occupied areas of Arizona.
- Wolf Habitat Excursions Guided Environmental Field TripsHosts hikes and camping trips (Paseo del Lobo excursions) for over 550 people to experience wolf habitat and wolf-occupied areas of Arizona firsthand.
- Wolf Recovery Support and Monitoring Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyContributes to Mexican wolf recovery efforts, including participation in reintroductions, and monitors wolves in the wild, which has resulted in an increase in wild and captive wolf populations.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Mexican Wolf Recovery Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyAdvocates for Mexican wolf recovery and protection by submitting comments to government agencies, coordinating public support campaigns, and engaging with citizens and agencies on wolf protection and habitat conditions.
- Advocacy for Mexican Wolf Recovery Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts to support Mexican wolf recovery, including submitting comments to government agencies on proposed rule changes and recovery plans, coordinating public participation in meetings, and generating public support through postcards and business leader letters. These efforts have contributed to policy changes and increased support for wolf recovery.
- Advocacy for Wolf Recovery and Protection Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts to support Mexican wolf recovery and protection, including submitting comments to government agencies on proposed rule changes and recovery plans, coordinating public participation in meetings, and advocating for policies such as a statewide ban on Wildlife Killing Contests in Arizona.
research · 3
- Research on Wolf Ecology and Conservation Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyConducts and publishes scientific research on various aspects of wolf ecology and conservation, including feasibility studies for reintroduction, genetic variability, population viability analysis, historical geographic range, and recovery goals for endangered species, with a focus on the Grand Canyon ecoregion and Mexican wolves.
- Scientific Research on Wolf Conservation Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyConducts and publishes scientific research related to wolf conservation, including feasibility studies for reintroduction, genetic variability, population viability analysis, and defining recovery goals for endangered species, with a focus on the Grand Canyon ecoregion and Mexican wolves.
- Wolf Habitat and Population Research Mexican Wolf Recovery & AdvocacyConducts and publishes scientific research on Mexican wolf reintroduction feasibility, habitat suitability, genetic variability, population viability analysis, and historical geographic range to inform recovery efforts.
capacity building · 3
- Volunteer Training and Capacity Building Conservation Skills Training & Workforce DevelopmentProvides training and experience in various areas related to conservation, including educational outreach, advocacy materials development, volunteer coordination, wildlife policy, non-profit administration, and media relations.
- Volunteer Training and Experience Conservation Skills Training & Workforce DevelopmentProvides training and experience in various areas related to conservation, including educational outreach, advocacy materials development, volunteer coordination, wildlife policy, non-profit administration, event planning, media, and scientific research on wolves.
- Volunteer and Professional Development Training Conservation Skills Training & Workforce DevelopmentProvides training and experience in various areas related to conservation and non-profit administration, including educational outreach, advocacy materials development, volunteer coordination, wildlife policy, special event planning, social media, and scientific research on wolves.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Capacity Building through Internships internship_programThe organization utilizes interns to support the implementation of its education, outreach, and advocacy programs, thereby building capacity for wolf recovery efforts.
- Ecological Restoration through Wolf Reintroduction ecological_restoration_through_reintroductionThe organization aims to restore ecological health in the Grand Canyon region by reintroducing wolves, recognizing their intrinsic value and their role as a top predator in healing ecosystems.
- Policy Advocacy and Collaborative Conservation policy_advocacy_and_collaborative_conservationThe organization advocates for policies that support wolf recovery, influences leadership in land management agencies, and collaborates with conservation partners to achieve Mexican gray wolf recovery and allow wolves to roam freely in their historic range.
- Policy Advocacy and Collaborative Conservation policy_advocacy_and_collaborative_conservationThe organization advocates for policies that allow wolves to roam freely, influences leadership within land management agencies, and collaborates with conservation partners and businesses to achieve Mexican gray wolf recovery in the Grand Canyon region.
- Policy Advocacy and Collaborative Conservation policy_advocacy_and_collaborative_conservationThe organization advocates for policies that support wolf recovery, influences leadership within land management agencies, and collaborates with conservation partners to achieve Mexican gray wolf recovery and ensure wolves can roam freely in their historic range.
- Public Education and Engagement for Wolf Recovery public_education_and_engagementThe organization educates the public to dispel myths about wolves, highlight their ecological benefits, and build support for their recovery through various programs, community events, and direct engagement, including experiential learning and the use of wolf ambassadors.
- Public Education and Engagement for Wolf Recovery public_education_and_engagementThe organization educates the public to dispel myths about wolves, highlight their ecological benefits, and build support for their recovery. This includes interactive programs, information dissemination, and encouraging public participation in advocacy and decision-making processes.
- Public Education and Engagement for Wolf Support public_education_and_engagementThe organization educates the public to dispel myths about wolves, highlight their ecological benefits, and build a strong, persistent culture of support for wolf recovery through various programs, community events, and direct engagement.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Howl for Wolves
Education and outreach campaign involving tabling events, community gatherings, public presentations, and school programs to build public support for wolf recovery
Lobo Family Tree Project
Story-based initiative that tracks and shares the stories of individual Mexican gray wolves to humanize and personalize recovery efforts
Paseo del Lobo
Hosted hikes and camping trips that allow participants to experience wolf habitat and occupied areas firsthand, fostering advocacy for Mexican wolf recovery
Policy Advocacy Campaign
Organizes public comment submissions, phone banking, and attendance at USFWS meetings to influence wolf management policies and rule changes such as the 10j rule
relationships · 63
who they work with
- AZGFD Commission Government — Organizes wolf supporters to attend and speak at every AZGFD Commission meeting when wolves are on the agenda.
- American Society of Mammologist Partner — Submitted joint comments to USFWS regarding the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population.
- Animal Defense League of Arizona Partner — Current conservation partner.
- Arizona Handmade Gallery Partner — Business supporter
- Arizona Wilderness Coalition Partner — Current conservation partner.
- Arte Green Partner — Blog that hosts templates for a 3D craft project of Willow.
- Aspen Deli Partner — Financial supporter
- Cameron Clark Photography Partner — Financial supporter
- Capes of the Canyon Partner — Business supporter
- Center for Biological Diversity Partner — Conservation partner working on Mexican wolf recovery and forest management plans.
- Claire Musser Partner — Executive Director of Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Proj Inc
- Coyote Control Partner — Business supporter
- David Lash Partner — Financial supporter
- Defenders of Wildlife Partner — Conservation partner working on Mexican wolf recovery and forest management plans.
- Defenders of Wildlife Partner — Provided the "Places for Wolves" document and map.
- Direccion General de la Fauna Silvestre Partner — Approved an initial recovery objective for Mexican wolves in Mexico in 1982.
- Earthwild Partner — Financial supporter
- Endangered Species Coalition Coalition — Member of a coalition working to save endangered species.
- Flagstaff Dental Arts Partner — Financial supporter
- FunTown Circus Camp Partner — Participants performed a play titled "The Wolf and the Elk" in collaboration with the organization.
- GCNP Partner — Hosted "Lords of Nature" film screenings at GCNP.
- Gold Wolff Jewelers Partner — Financial supporter
- Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers Association Partner — Current conservation partner.
- Grand Canyon Wildlands Council Partner — Current conservation partner.
- Habitat Harmony Inc. Partner — Current conservation partner.
- Heidi Sue Partner — Business supporter
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Partner — Considers Mexican wolf recovery the highest priority for wolf conservation worldwide.
- International Wolf Center Partner — Source of much of the information provided on Mexican wolf recovery.
- Just Roughin’ It Adventure Company Partner — Financial supporter
- Licia Baldini Partner — Artist who created illustrations for Willow, the wolf ambassador.
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