Whale Release and Stranding Group receives new motor from Shell Environmental Fund

February 2008

Portugal Cove-St. Philips, Newfoundland – Whale Release and Stranding Group received a grant from the Shell Environmental Fund (SEF). The grant will be used for a new motor.

Created in 1990, the Shell Environmental Fund is a national program intended to make a local difference. The SEF has granted more than $12 million to environmental projects across the country. Individuals, schools, community associations, service clubs and environmental groups have used the grants, of up to $5,000 per project, to improve and protect their environment. Over 4000 projects have received grants.

“We created the Shell Environmental Fund to provide the financial resources for Canadians, from coast to coast, to put their ideas into action in support of the environment.” said Patty Richards, Shell Canada’s manager community investments program. “Our SEF review panel chose this project for funding and we are very pleased to make this grant to Whale Release and Stranding Group.”

The Shell Environmental Fund accepts applications for environmental projects that are action-oriented, innovative, and community-based. Representatives of three environmental organizations and one Shell employee make the funding decisions. There are two deadlines for applications each year: February 28 and September 30.

Media Inquiries:

Julie Huntington and Wayne Ledwell, Marine Biologists
Whale Release and Stranding Group
(888) 895-3003 (Toll-free in Newfoundland and Labrador)
whales@nl.rogers.com
www.newfoundlandwhales.net

Patty Richards, Community Investments Program Manager
Shell Canada Limited
(403) 691-2588
Web site: shell.ca/sef

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