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How you can help preserve Princess Louisa Inlet – Donations & Membership
The Society’s mission is clear: to preserve and protect the unique marine and upland environment of Princess Louisa Inlet for the benefit of all. With your help we can achieve our goals to preserve and protect the Inlet.
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Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park is managed by B.C. Parks in collaboration with the Princess Louisa International Society. The Society has over 1200 active donors and many more anonymous contributors. Additionally, there are several related foundations which have supported the Society in achieving our goals under the “Partners” section of this website.
Your financial contribution is used for land acquisition, maintenance of the grounds and docks, seasonal Park Ranger, and limited overhead costs. The Society is made up of volunteers who receive no financial benefit. We consider ourselves a very frugal organization reserving our funds for protecting and preserving the Inlet.
Princess Louisa International Society is a Canadian register charity: 892546367RR0001. All donations made via the website (credit card) will automatically receive a charitable donation tax reciept for Canadian tax purposes. Canadian donors and members wishing to issue a check should make their donations payable to the Princess Louisa International Society. A tax reciept will be emailed upon reciept.
Park Use/Moorage Donor
While you are enjoying Princess Louisa Inlet’s beauty and grandeur, please consider donating to help the Society preserve and protect her beauty.
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To pay for repairs and maintenance to the docks, trails, as well as to support a full-time ranger during the cruising season, we request boaters that: a) moor at the dock, b) use one of the anchoring buoys, c) anchor in the inlet or d), arrive by tour boat or seaplane, pay a donation fee. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Donation guidance
- Moored at the dock; $20/night
- Mooring Buoys or anchored; $10/night
- Tour boat or seaplane; $10 per person
Become a part of us by applying for membership to the Society!
Annual and Life Memberships helps the Society achieve our larger goals of acquiring the remaining privately held properties within Princess Louisa Inlet.
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These properties will be added to the park and turned over to BC Parks for long term management. These generous contributions help us preserve additional park lands for all to enjoy for generations to come. Our society will notify you each spring when it is time to reaffirm your commitment to preserve James F McDonald’s dream –
Friend to all who came here
Whose monument is this place of beauty
Given by him to the yachting fraternity
Of the Pacific Northwest so that it will
Remain forever unspoiled. ~ Mac
Annual Membership
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Annual donations start at $40 per year. Annual contributions reaffirm support for this world class marine park on an annual basis. The Society will notify you each spring that it is time to renew your membership; we do not subscribe to automatic recurring payments.
Life Membership
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Friends of the inlet contributing $200 or more with a membership application are Life Donors. This is a sign of your willingness to support the Society’s cause ensuring this treasure is protected and preserved for generations to come. Life members will receive a complimentary Princess Louisa International Society burgee to proudly fly on your vessel.
Other Options for Donating
Donations
If you wish to make a donation to the Society without becoming a member, please use the following form. Thank you for supporting the Society’s mission of preserving the inlet.
Mail-in Donations
Many friends of Princess Louisa Inlet may elect to mail in their contributions to our cause. Please open the following form, print and mail your check. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Bequests & Stock Donations
Bequests & Stock Donations are accepted by the Princess Louisa International Society (Foundation). The Society would prefer to discuss your specific donation with you in lieu of a form. Please contact the Society’s President, Tom Captain, or Treasurer, Lynn Wingard, for specific instructions on these donations. As always, we appreciate your contributions.
Volunteerism
Would you like to join our effort as a volunteer? We welcome and encourage you to join our Team. Our duties range from liaising with governmental authorities and charitable societies, research, marketing, and annual work parties supporting the assets in the inlet. Please contact us for volunteer opportunities at [email protected] or the following form: