We Love Laguna Beach
2025-03-21 · 3 min read
The Wyland Foundation's work goes far beyond world-famous whale murals — in the past year alone, it has mobilized over 400,000 action commitments for water conservation and reached millions through education and public art.
The Wyland Foundation's work goes far beyond public art. In the last 12 months alone, the organization has achieved a remarkable range of initiatives reaching millions of people across the country and around the world.
Waterwise Pocket Park
The Foundation's Waterwise Pocket Park showcased drought-resilient landscaping strategies for thousands of visitors in Central Orange County — a hands-on demonstration of how communities can adapt to a water-scarce future.
National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
Over 400,000 action commitments were made through the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, with residents from more than 2,000 cities pledging to reduce their water footprint. The initiative continues to be one of the most successful civic water conservation campaigns in the nation.
Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience
The Foundation's unique Mobile Learning Experience empowered over 20,000 students from diverse communities, bringing interactive water science education directly to schools across Southern California and beyond.
Smithsonian National Zoo Mural Restoration
Restoration of the Wyland mural at the Smithsonian's National Zoo enlightened over 2 million visitors on coral reef conservation — connecting one of the world's most visited cultural institutions to the urgency of protecting our oceans.
"Approaching Earth" Interactive Production
The Foundation's upgraded onboard theater in its Mobile Clean Water Center introduced a new interactive production, Approaching Earth, to students. The theater features next-generation video technology to showcase the future of water conservation in an immersive, unforgettable way.
National "Water Is Life" Art and Classroom Mural Challenge
The National Wyland "Water Is Life" Art and Classroom Mural Challenge ignited creativity in young artists while emphasizing marine habitat conservation — proving that art and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
Supporting Maui Fire Communities
Through a recent fundraising campaign, the Foundation supported communities affected by the Maui Fires via the Maui United Way, extending its mission of water stewardship to disaster relief.
Visit wylandfoundation.org for more information, or stop by Wyland's historic personal studio gallery in the heart of Laguna Beach at 509 S. Coast Hwy.
