Accomplishments

Every program we create shares a simple message:

%

of ocean pollution starts on land

We’re changing that.

For over 30 years, we’ve brought clean water education to thousands of communities across all 50 states. Using mobile science labs, custom lessons, and national challenges, we help people of all ages understand how pollution on land affects our waterways—and take action to protect them.

Along the way, we’ve equipped millions of students, teachers, city leaders, and families with tools to make lasting change.

Public Art & Creativity

Inspired 130,000+ student artworks through the Water is Life Art and Classroom Mural Challenge, connecting creativity to conservation.
Partnered with 2,500+ teachers nationwide to integrate art and environmental learning into classrooms.

Mobile Learning & STEM Innovation

Delivered immersive science education to 500+ schools through the Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience.
Launched Streams of Hope, a scalable platform combining science, storytelling, and digital engagement to help students take real action for their local waterways.

City & Community Engagement

Engaged 1,000+ cities in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, promoting measurable household water savings.
Activated community projects like MyVolunteerWaterProject (plastic, pesticide, fertilizer reduction) and Water-Wise Parks, demonstrating pollution prevention at home and in neighborhoods.

Looking To the Future

As our world changes, so must the way we protect it. That’s why we’re continually developing new tools—both high-tech and hands-on—to help communities understand, manage, and reduce their environmental impact.

Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow

Through new projects like our AI-powered water footprint tool, families and cities now receive personalized recommendations—from fixing leaks to installing water-efficient appliances—based on how they live, where they live, and how much water they use. These insights help users track savings, set goals, and reduce pollution at the source.

At the same time, we’re expanding proven outreach programs—like mobile science labs and national art challenges—that connect people to science, inspire action, and make conservation accessible, measurable, and real for everyone.

See the Difference We’re Making

Protecting our oceans starts upstream – and it’s working.

95%

of students reported a better understanding of how to protect water resources after participating in our Mobile Learning Experience.

3 Billion

gallons of water saved through the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.

99%

of surveyed residents said they’re more willing to reduce pollution after engaging with our community programs

11 Billion

pounds of CO₂ emissions prevented through pledge-based behaviors.

70%

of participants had no prior involvement in conservation — we’re reaching new audiences where it matters most.

80 million

pounds of trash reduced from the environment through educational outreach and digital pledges.

Sources:

Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience Evaluation, April–May 2025
True Impact Report – SoCal Gas & Wyland Foundation, 2024 Wyland
Mayor’s Challenge Final Report; EVALCORP, 2021–2022
MyVolunteer Water Project & MyWaterPledge.com Data, Wyland Foundation, 2021

See the Difference We’re Making

At the Wyland Foundation, we believe clean water and a health ocean isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a human one. Water shapes every part of our lives: our food, our health, our communities, our marine life and our future. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to empower people to become stewards of their own water resources through public education, science engagement, and hands-on community action.

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