Art for Conservation – Nurtured by Fine Print Imaging

Partners in conservation

These are truly exciting times for conservation and for Fine Print Imaging’s role in supporting conservation causes. We’re seeing real effort to address the concerns about climate change. While we’re witnessing the exciting discovery of new species, at the same time we are seeing the rapid decline in existing species. Scientists are developing a better understanding of water management and its effects on both wildlife and human life. And there is a renewed focus on seeing people across the globe as being a part of “humanity”, regardless of race, religion or nationality.

Conservationists are feeling a new sense of empowerment. A belief that now, more than ever, we can make a difference. We, as image makers, can clearly see the importance of our imagery in telling the stories of conservation. Fine Print, through its Art for Conservation program, is proud and excited to be an integral part of this movement.

Here are just a few of the initiatives Fine Print and Art for Conservation have provided resources for over the past few years. To see more, go to www.artforconservation.org.

Our Partnerships

International League of Conservation Photographers  (ILCP) www.ilcp.com  Launched as a platform to empower conservation-minded photographers to use their talents to help create a culture of appreciation, understanding, and stewardship for the natural world.

Conservation International www.conservation.org  Mission: “We believe that the Earth’s natural heritage must be maintained if future generations are to thrive spiritually, culturally and economically.  Our mission is to conserve the Earth’s living heritage – our global diversity – and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.

Earth Justice  www.earthjustice.org  A non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources and wildlife of this earth and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment.  We bring about far reaching change by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of organizations, coalitions and communities.

Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World   www.irreplaceablewild.org  A partnership of faith, science, justice, and art to educate policymakers and the public about the impacts of global warming on wildlife. We do this through the beauty and power of images combined with the inspiration and knowledge from science, religion, and conservation law. We believe this diverse partnership will show that we can work together toward a common goal. Partners included Earth Justice and iLCP.

No Water No Life   www.nowater-nolife.org  Combines the powers of photography, scientific research and stakeholder knowledge to raise awareness of the vital importance of freshwater resources, perils of watershed degradation and opportunities for sustainable resource management.  A long term, globally focused project, No Water No Life’s goals are to:

1. Document the availability, usage and quality of our critical freshwater resources.
2. Educate stakeholders through publications, lectures, exhibits and school curricula.
3. Foster partnerships within and across geopolitical boundaries.

The Amphibian Project (www.helpafrog.org) – Working to save one of the world’s most endangered amphibians – The Large Crested Toad – from extinction. In collaboration with teachers, students and communities, they are actually saving this species from extinction through a few simple actions. Art for Conservation partnered with the five conservation organizations below to provide prints and sales assistance to raise funds for their Help-a-Frog project which benefits the Africam Zoo in Mexico. The following organizations are part of the Help-a-Frog Foundation:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Smithsonian Institution
Wildlife Conservation Society 
Defenders of Wildlife 
Conservation International

North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)  – www.nanpa.org Promotes the art and science of nature photography as a medium of communication, nature appreciation and environmental protection. Art for Conservation instituted and funds the NANPA Philip Hyde Grant whose recipients include:

Planetary Coral Reef Foundation http://www.pcrf.org – “Addressing the global coral reef crisis”

Missouri River Exposed  http://www.joeriis.com/Project.html  A media campaign to raise awareness of the conservation needs of the Missouri River ecosystem.  Focuses on the Missouri River as well as three federally listed endangered species that depend on the river.

Pronghorn Passages  www.pronghornpassage.com
The Pronghorn Passage program promotes  the protection of the pronghorn of Grand Teton National Park and their extraordinary migration corridor by describing the threats to the corridor as well as instilling awe and appreciation in our audience.

Nature Conservancy www.nature.org  The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Fort Collins Natural Areas Program  http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/  Mission is to conserve and enhance lands with existing or potential natural area values, lands that serve as community separators, agricultural lands, and lands with scenic values. Conservation of natural habitats and features is the highest priority while providing education and recreation for the Fort Collins community.

Arbor Day Foundation www.arborday.org  Inspiring people to nurture, plant and celebrate trees.

Larimer County Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org  To promote and provide for the responsible care and treatment of animals.

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program (RMRP) www.rmrp.org  Dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds of prey, including Eagles, Owls, Hawks and Falcons. RMRP has admitted more than 3,500 raptors for treatment since the program started as a student club in 1979. More than 70% of treatable raptors are released.

Legacy Land Trust   www.legacylandtrust.org   Conserves and protects key natural, scenic and agricultural lands of northern Colorado that make the region a special place to live and work.

Wild Wonders of Europe www.wild-wonders.com “ Sharing the amazing natural wonders of our continent with 700 million Europeans and the world!  Our desire is that we can all better reconnect to this wonderful heritage, enjoy it more and take care of it more wisely in the future.”

Wildcats of the World   http://www.wildcats-of-the-world.com  A traveling exhibit featuring all 36 species of wildcats from around the world.

Meadowlark Festival  –
Printing Partnership with ICCP Fellow Michael Forsberg, Lincoln NE (www.michaelforsberg.com)

California Academy of Sciences  www.calacademy.org
The California Academy of Sciences is a multifaceted scientific institution committed to leading-edge research, to educational outreach, and to finding new and innovative ways to engage and inspire the public. The Academy’s mission – to explore, explain and protect the natural world – extends to all corners of the institution; from a research expedition in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, to a teacher training program in a California classroom, to an interactive game on the museum exhibit floor.

Wild Foundation www.wild.org

Founded in 1974, WILD is the only international organization dedicated entirely and explicitly to wilderness protection around the world. Working for Wilderness, Wildlife and People. WILD works to protect the planet’s last wild places and the wildlife and people who depend upon them, because wilderness areas provide essential social, spiritual, biological and economic benefits. We believe that intact wilderness areas are an essential core element of a healthy modern society.

Youth in Focus   www.youthinfocus.org Youth in Focus empowers urban teens, through photography, to experience their world in new ways and make positive changes in their lives.

Borderlands RAVE  – Borderlands – Krista Schlyer and iLCP