Dear Supporters and Friends of Wildlife Preservation Canada,
It is with immense gratitude and pride that I write to you, reflecting on the remarkable strides we made in 2023 in our unwavering mission to safeguard Canada’s precious wildlife.
Our year was marked by several key highlights:
• Unprecedented success in our bumble bee conservation efforts. The at-risk yellow-banded bumble bees under our care produced a record-breaking 131 queens, a significant milestone in endangered bumble bee conservation.
• Our reptile programs made significant strides, releasing a record 212 western painted turtles in B.C, the highest number ever in the province, and observing 36 nests laid by turtles under our care, demonstrating the success of our population rebuilding efforts.
• Our team also triumphed over the lethal Chytrid fungus threatening our female Oregon spotted frogs. Through the development of new treatment methods, we ensured all frogs were cleared of the infection in time for the breeding season.
As we look ahead to 2024, we are excited to expand our conservation and re-introduction programs. Additionally, we are expanding our New Noah program as we invest in building the next generation of conservation biologists in Canada to tackle our biodiversity crisis. On behalf of the entire team at Wildlife Preservation Canada, I extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment to our cause. Our accomplishments would not be possible without your invaluable support Thank you for standing with us in our mission to ensure Canada’s wildlife is bountiful, diverse and thriving, free from the threat of extinction. Together, we can preserve our natural heritage for future generations.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Shripal Doshi
President, Wildlife Preservation Canada