Saving Our Ocean Starts At Home
Join us in stopping ocean pollution at the source through education, art, and community action. Together, we can protect our marine life for generations to come.
Turning inspiration into action, every day.
2 Million+
People equipped with tools and knowledge to protect waterways and rethink their impact on the environment
1,000+
Mayors have joined our National Challenge to save water and protect watersheds since 2010
$500,000+
given in solutions-based community resources — including park makeovers, vehicles, scholarships, classroom supplies, and water-saving tools
Award Winning Programs Inspire Environmental Stewardship
Our comprehensive programs reach millions of people worldwide, creating lasting impact through education, art, and community engagement.
Our Mission
At the Wyland Foundation, we inspire people—kids, families, and communities—to see how their everyday actions can make a real difference for our oceans and waterways. Through public art, hands-on science, and community programs, we help people understand one simple truth:
Most ocean pollution starts on land—and we have the power to stop it. When people are inspired, informed, and empowered, they don’t just learn about change. They become it.
%
of ocean pollution starts on land
often hundreds of miles upstream. Yet fewer than 1 in 10 Americans understand how everyday runoff from yards, streets, and irrigation flows through storm drains and rivers, ultimately harming our coasts and marine life.
Our Impact in Action
Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, we’re creating measurable impact in ocean conservation and environmental education.
2 Ways Your Support Makes A Difference
Your support can take many forms—each one helping us stop pollution where it begins and protect our ocean for generations to come.
DONATE
Make a one-time or recurring donation to power clean water education, art outreach, and community-driven change that protects our marine ecosystems.
SHOP
Choose from ocean-inspired gifts that give back. Every purchase supports hands-on science programs and national conservation efforts.
About Our Founder
Over thirty years ago, Wyland reignited the movement to protect our marine mammals and coasts with his lifesize series of monumental murals in over one hundred cities around the world. Today, his legacy has expanded with the work of the Wyland Foundation.
Today, our mission is to help people understand one simple truth: 80% of ocean pollution starts on land — often hundreds of miles away. Yet fewer than 1 in 10 Americans know how runoff from lawns, streets, and irrigation flows through storm drains and rivers, harming our coasts and marine life.
“Teachers inspired my love for our oceans and environment. Let’s pay it forward to the next generation.”
— Wyland
See Wyland Murals Around the World
Did you know you can sponsor a Wyland mural?
Learn more here.
“You don’t need to live near the ocean to protect it. Most pollution starts upstream—and with simple choices, we can all help keep our waters clean.”
Mission-Driven Giving
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