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Town of Yarmouth: Private Organizations

Cape Cod Center for Sustainability
Cape Cod Foundation (The)
Cape Cod Stranding Network
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Yarmouth Conservation Trust
ZooQuarium: Cape Cod Education Center

PHONE: (508) 375-0969

FAX: Not available.

E-MAIL: larson50@comcast.net

WWW: http://www.sustaincapecod.org and http://www.capecorps.org/

CONTACTS:
Allen Larson, President - 508-375-0969
Jeffrey Luce, Treasurer - 508-957-4502
David Willard, Clerk - 508-244-2227

HOURS: No office hours. Call or e-mail for information.

The Cape Cod Center for Sustainability works to sustain the quality of life on Cape Cod by integrating its economic development, its environmental resources, and its social welfare. The Cape Cod Center for Sustainability operates a program called CapeCorps that encourages volunteerism and is working to establish a volunteer center for the region.

PUBLICATIONS: "Cape Cod Sustainability Indicators Report - 2003" and "Cape Cod Sustainability Indicators Report - 1999"

OTHER INFORMATION: Call for additional information.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: The Center, in cooperation with other organizations, sponsors programs with groups working to define and implement sustainable development. Activities include developing and tracking sustainability indicators; educating the Cape community; studying and promoting environmentally compatible economic development; encouraging ecological tourism; and developing demonstration projects.

KEYWORDS: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Barnstable, Conservation, Education Services for General Public, Educational Services for Young Adults, Educational Services at the University Level, Energy, Engineering, Land Conservation, Marine Electronics, Regulatory Enforcement and Information, Tourism, Waste Disposal and Treatment, Water Quality, Yarmouth, Volunteerism, Volunteering

PHONE: (508) 790-3040 or (800) 947-2322

FAX: (508) 790-4069

E-MAIL: info@capecodfoundation.org

WWW: http://www.capecodfoundation.org

CONTACTS: Elizabeth Gawron, Executive Director

HOURS; 9:00-5:00 Mon-Fri

The Foundation is a privately funded philanthropy whose broad mission includes endowment building for the citizens of Barnstable County, fostering collaborations/partnerships with diverse organizations, and supporting and facilitating the work of local non-profit organizations - for example, in the area of coastal/environmental issues.

PUBLICATIONS: "Columns" quarterly newsletter; "Report to the Community" annual report; general brochure; grant guidelines.

FEES: None

SPECIAL PROGRAM: The focus for the general grants program is limited to serving the residents of Barnstable County. Preference is given to challenge grants and specific program initiatives. There are two funding cycles: April 1 and October 1. The specific grant initiatives have included water quality projects, computers for kids, issues affecting the gay and lesbian communities, and technical assistance programs for nonprofit organizations.

KEYWORDS: Aquaculture, Barnstable County, Biology, Cape Cod, Coastal Issues, Ecology, Educational Services, Environmental Issues, Erosion, Fisheries, Geology, Natural History, Scholarships.

PHONE: (508) 744-2000 or (800) 932-4329

FAX: (508) 744-2009

E-MAIL: ccsn@ifaw.org

WWW: http://www.capecodstranding.net/

CONTACTS:
Katie Touhey, Emergency Relief Manager, Marine Mammals

HOURS:
- Office: 9:00-5:00, 7 days/week
- Emergency Response: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year

The Cape Cod Stranding Network, a project of IFAW, is a non-profit organization dedicated to marine mammal stranding response. The CCSN/IFAW mission is to promote the conservation of marine mammal species and their habitat by improving humane care and treatment of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public awareness through education. The Network covers almost 700 miles of coastline from the Sagamore-Plymouth line to the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border, including all of Cape Cod. Within this area, CCSN responds to an average of 500 reports of animals in distress each year; of those animals, an average of 200 cases require intervention or investigation.

PUBLICATIONS: None.

OTHER INFORMATION: None.

KEYWORDS: Cape Cod, Marine Mammals, Stranding, Whales, Dolphin

PHONE: (800) 932-4329 or (508) 744-2000

FAX: (508) 744-2009

E-MAIL: info@ifaw.org

WWW: http://www.ifaw.org/

CONTACTS: Supporter Services

HOURS: 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

A nonprofit organization with more than 1.5 million supporters worldwide that works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. We seek to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people.

With headquarters on Cape Cod and offices in 15 countries, IFAW has a staff of more than 200 experienced campaigners, legal and political experts, and internationally-acclaimed scientists. IFAW protects animals and habitats through community-based conservation and education programs, partnership projects with governments and NGOs, and international forums such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the International Whaling Commission (IWC).

PUBLICATIONS: Annual Report, "Our Shared World" quarterly newsletter, and various issue-specific publications.

OTHER INFORMATION: The IFAW accepts donations of any amount. There are no set fees for membership.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Promoting Whale Watching and Eco-Tourism Worldwide; Helping Parks and Reserves Better Protect Animals and Habitats; Reducing the Commercial Trade in Wildlife; Rescuing Individual Animals and Species at Risk from Oil Spills and Other Disasters; Fighting for an End to Commercial Whaling and Sealing; Improving the Welfare of Animals through Education and Public Advocacy.

KEYWORDS: Marine Mammals, Whales, Oil Spills, Ecotourism, Wildlife, Animals, Habitat, Anti-cruelty, Environment

PHONE: (508) 775-1904 (Henderson)

FAX: Not available.

E-MAIL: DFH@capecod.net

WWW: Not available.

CONTACTS: Donald F. Henderson, President

HOURS: No office hours

A private, nonprofit land trust accepting land donations and gifts to preserve open space land in the Town of Yarmouth. The trust protects approximately 200 acres of conservation land. A member of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc.

PUBLICATIONS: "Yarmouth Conservation Trust Newsletter"

FEES: Annual membership $20 and up. Membership at 200.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Creation of parks on land owned by the Town.

KEYWORDS: Conservation, Land Conservation, Land Trusts, Natural Habitats, Wetlands, Wildlife, Yarmouth, Park Development

PHONE: (508) 775-8883

FAX: (508) 775-7335

E-MAIL: info@zooquariumcapecod.net

WWW: http://www.zooquariumcapecod.net/

CONTACTS:
Dennis Markham, Director
Amy Travers, Education Coordinator

HOURS: Sumr: 9:30-6 daily; Wntr: 9:30-4 daily

The ZooQuarium is a unique marine aquarium and zoological park, enjoyable and interesting for both adults and children. Our focus is on native wildlife and coastal marine mammals, providing a link between local residents and local species and habitats. Zooquarium has taken on the goal of making people aware of the living world right here in our midst.

PUBLICATIONS: None

FEES: Admission: $6.75-$9.75. Call for group rates and ZooMobile program fees.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: The Education Department has new outreach and onsite programs for children of all ages, such as "Strut Your Stuff" and "What's Wild and What's Not." Zoo specials include a fascinating and informative look at marine mammals introduced during our seal and sea lion presentation. Also, explore our Discovery Center which offers many hands- on activities.

KEYWORDS: Aquariums and museums, educational services for general public, educational services for children, educational services for young adults, marine mammals, natural history, tourism, wildlife, Yarmouth