GRIZZLY IMPACT MATCH

 

This year marks a monumental milestone—our 10th anniversary of protecting the mighty grizzly bear. Just as a grizzly bear’s stomp trail lingers across seasons, your contributions are creating a lasting imprint—one that will endure long after we've walked it. But we need your help to continue forging that path. 

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re launching the Grizzly Impact Match campaign, and this year, your support is more important than ever. Our Board of Directors has pledged $20,000 in matching funds, doubling your impact. Every dollar you contribute will go twice as far to help us reach our $100,000 goal by the end of the year.

LEAVE MY MARK

A grizzly bear’s stomp trail is more than a series of footprints—it’s a story etched into the earth. With each stomp and twist of their powerful paws, the grizzly bear leaves their mark, pressing their scent into the soil. Over time, these trails become a shared path of lasting impressions, as one bear follows in the tracks of another, generation after generation. Your support mirrors this powerful story, with each donation building on the last to create a legacy that will shape the future of grizzly conservation. 

Every stomp leaves a mark—every dollar counts. Just like a grizzly's stomp trail, your impact is visible and lasting, even in the most challenging terrain. Whether marked in the soft moss of the forest floor or scratched into the gnarled bark of ancient trees, your contributions are part of a permanent imprint on the work we do to protect grizzlies. Together, we are carving a trail of change that will endure for generations to come. 

Please give today.

PAWS OF IMPACT

We’re excited to share a few reflections from our Board members who, like you, believe every step we take for grizzly conservation matters.

"After 10 years of observing grizzlies in the wild I’ve come to realize how beautiful and predictable they are and how, if humans treat them with respect, we can coexist."

DORIA MOODIE

"If we look after the Grizzly Bear habitat, we will also ensure the survival and sustenance of our cultural identity."

LAURA GRIZZLYPAWS

"My calling is to ensure that grizzlies are protected so that everyone can have the chance to see these gentle giants in the wild, living their magnificent lives free from human persecution."

JOHN E. MARRIOTT

"I’m inspired by how the Grizzly Bear Foundation supports Indigenous-led conservation and creates a better future for bears through place-based, community-driven solutions."

MARY GRANSKOU

"Because I grew up with grizzlies, I’ve developed a really intense love and appreciation for them. I think of them almost as an emotional keystone species - their presence has an emotional impact on my experiences in the wild."

WES LARSON

"I've had many many personal moments with bears, I've hand raised bears and played with bears. What I've learned is that bears have an incredible sense of humour. They are extraordinarily fun loving!"

KEN MACQUISTEN

Megan has documented grizzly behaviours, site fidelity, mating patterns, and family dynamics, with a focus on paw bias. She is a grizzly bear guide and previously managed operations at Khutzeymateen Wilderness Lodge.

MEGAN BAKER

"The work that the Grizzly Bear Foundation does in terms of their research, education, and advocacy for the welfare and conservation of grizzly bears is unique and helps ensure BC has thriving populations of grizzly bears in the future."

MARG LEEHANE

Ross, Director of Development at Coast Funds, helps First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii secure funding for grizzly bear conservation. He previously worked with Raincoast Conservation Foundation to protect grizzlies through trophy hunting rights acquisitions.

ROSS DIXON

"24 years ago I came 6 inches from cub Grinder.  This was my first encounter with a grizzly and despite my apprehension he captured my heart. Ever since I have worked, with many dedicated people, to make the future of the grizzly bear species better."

STUART MCLAUGHLIN

Mike, a member of the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation, is the founder of Sea Wolf Adventures, providing unique grizzly bear tours, whale watching, and cultural experiences in Western Canada.

MIKE WILLIE

"Having spent years in the vast Muskwa-Kechika area, I've seen firsthand how grizzly-sized conservation areas are essential—not only for the bears, but for the surrounding communities, whose health, both physical and spiritual, is deeply tied to these ecosystems."

DONALD GORDON

Ralf is a retired CFO and serves on several private and charitable boards that focus on child poverty, housing for the homeless, and the arts.

RALF SCHMIDTKE

Douglas, Chief Councillor of the Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation, has led grizzly bear conservation efforts, including the Coastal First Nations' trophy hunting ban, and chairs the Spirit Bear Research Foundation.

DOUGLAS NEASLOSS

Your Impact, Doubled: $20,000 in Matching Funds

From now until December 31st, every dollar you donate will be doubled, up to $20,000, allowing us to make twice the impact. Together, we can raise $100,000 by the end of the year, creating a powerful, lasting difference for grizzlies and the land they roam. 

DOUBLE MY IMPACT →

PHOTOS FEATURED ON THIS PAGE ARE BY JOHN E. MARRIOTT & TAYLOR GREEN