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Causes: Animals
Mission: South carolina wildlife federation, inc. Was formed in 1981 as a non-profit entity to promote effective habitat conservation, natural resources conservation, and respect for outdoor traditions through statewide leadership, education, advocacy, and partnerships. The federation is south carolina's oldest conservation group and is primarily funded through individual and corporate membership donations, special fundraising activities and events, and by national, state, and local grants. The federation is governed by an elected board of directors and affiliated with the national wildlife federation.
Programs: Conservation advocacy: a program designed to educate governmental bodies and committees through the use of a paid contractor who presents evidence and information used to train and develop constituencies for grassroots involvement; the paid contractor prepares articles included in the federation's newsletters and serves as a general resource in governmental relations on behalf of the federation; fosters knowledge, stimulates interest and participation in public and private wildlife preservation.
education: a program designed to educate public awareness about wildllfe habitat preservation and enhancement through scheduled meetings, seminars, conferences and special events.