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A sow grizzly bear in the Taku watershed where the Taku River Tlingit and the B.C. government recently signed an historic land use agreement. The Taku supports perhaps the highest density of grizzly bears in British Columbia. Photo provided by Angela Milani, for Round River Conservation Studies.

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An Organization with Entrepreneurial Roots

The Brainerd Foundation is driven by its trustees' lifelong love of nature and respect for the environment, combined with Paul's entrepreneurial instincts. Paul and Sherry bring a business and venture capital approach to philanthropy, always looking for innovative solutions.

The Brainerd Foundation is seeking a Program and New Media Summer Associate. Interested? You can read more here.
 Photo by Gordon Darrow.

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