wdcs annual review 2009/2010 - Whale and Dolphin Conservation ...

WELCOMEWelcome to the 2009/2010 WDCSAnnual Review. As a patron of the charityI have been proud to find myself workingalongside such positive, active staff,supporters and volunteers, without whomnone of the last 12 months’ achievementswould have been possible.Perhaps like me you’ve taken part inan athletic pursuit to raise funds – I planto run the 2011 London Marathon forWDCS, my second venture of this ilk –but whatever you’ve done to support theorganisation, I thank you.I had the pleasure of working withWDCS recently on Monty Halls’ GreatHebridean Escape. In my quest to becomea wildlife ranger on some remote Scottishislands I got the support of the WDCShead of Scottish policy, Sarah Dolman, andinternational projects coordinator, NicolaHodgins, who braved the elements with me.We were able to highlight the exciting, newWDCS Shorewatch initiative during theshow; let’s hope that this leads to furtherrecognition of the organisation’s work,allowing us to engage with new supportersand volunteers, in turn helping to save andprotect these beautiful creatures.Monty Halls,WDCS patron, marine biologistand TV presenter