Founded by acclaimed marine artist Wyland, the Wyland Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world_s ocean, waterways, and marine life. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through education programs, public arts projects, and community events. The foundation_s nationwide environmental education campaign _ FOCUS (Forests, Ocean, Climate, and Us!), created in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), improves students_ understanding of the intimate connection between the health and sustainability of our water resources and the health of our planet.