a) To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by reducing pollution and by cleaning up or remediating polluted water such as the Gataga River to protect the wild sheep habitat and other forms of plant and wildlife,

b) To advance education by conducting research to identify possible disease outbreaks amongst bighorn sheep in order to help restore their habitat, and to disseminate the results of such research to the general public,

c) To advance education by providing webinars and presentations on wild sheep and wild sheep habitat, including issues relating to disease, habitat loss, predation and other issues that affect diminishing wildlife on the landscape to the public,

d) To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by conserving or restoring ecosystems and biodiversity by carrying out biodiversity and habitat restoration projects such as developing invasive plant management plans for affected areas,

e) To receive and maintain a fund or funds and to apply all or part of the principal and income there from, from time to time, to qualified donees as defined in subsection 149.1(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada), and

f) To carry out activities which are incidental and ancillary to “the attainment of the above mentioned charitable purposes.

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Vision

Thriving wild sheep and mountain ecosystems — healthy, connected, and here for future generations.

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(Short version for graphics: “Thriving wild sheep and mountain ecosystems for future generations.”)

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Mission

Mountain Wildlife Conservation Society advances the conservation of wild sheep and mountain ecosystems through science-based habitat restoration, disease surveillance, and public education, while funding and supporting high-impact conservation projects in partnership with Indigenous Nations, local communities, governments, and other conservation organizations.

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If you’d rather have it in bullet form:

We protect wild sheep and mountain ecosystems by:

• Restoring and maintaining critical habitats and watersheds;

• Conducting and supporting research on disease, habitat, and population health;

• Sharing knowledge through education, outreach, and public engagement;

• Funding qualified conservation projects that deliver measurable outcomes on the ground;

• Working collaboratively with Indigenous partners, local communities, and conservation allies.

 

Values

You can use all of these, or pick 5–6 core ones that feel most “you.”

1. Conservation First

We make decisions that put wild sheep, mountain wildlife, and their habitats at the forefront, recognizing that healthy ecosystems underpin everything we do.

2. Science & Learning

We ground our work in the best available science, from disease surveillance to habitat restoration, and we commit to monitoring, learning, adapting, and improving over time.

3. Respectful Relationships

We honour and seek meaningful partnerships with Indigenous Nations, local communities, land users, and fellow conservation organizations, recognizing shared values and responsibilities on the landscape.

4. Integrity & Accountability

We steward donor and partner funds with care, transparency, and measurable results, ensuring that resources are directed where they make the greatest conservation impact.

5. Stewardship & Sustainability

We take a long-term view—investing in actions that restore and sustain mountain ecosystems, biodiversity, and wild sheep populations for generations to come.

6. Collaboration in Action

We believe durable conservation solutions come from working together—combining local knowledge, Indigenous stewardship, science, and passionate volunteers to get work done on the ground.

7. Education & Engagement

We help the public understand wild sheep, mountain wildlife, and the pressures they face, inspiring people to care, get involved, and become lifelong conservation advocates.