SRP 2018 APPLICATION_SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER_EDUCATION PROGRAM.PDF

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 /
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Date of Application: 7/11/2018
Organization Name:
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Contact Person:
Nikki Julien, Director of Education (grant manager)
Linda Searles, Executive Director
Email Address:
Nikki.Julien@SouthwestWildlife.org
Linda.Searles@SouthwestWildlife.org
Phone:
480-471-3621 (Nikki Julien)
602-677-6656 (Linda Searles)
Organization Mailing Address: PMB 115, 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Organization Physical Address: 27026 N. 156th st, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Project Name: SWCC Conservation Medicine Program
Grant Award Request: $15,000
Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC Grant
program.
Southwest Wildlife rescues and rehabilitates wildlife that has been injured, displaced, and
orphaned. Once rehabilitated, they are returned to the wild. Wildlife education includes advice
on living with wildlife and the importance of native wildlife to healthy ecosystems. Educational
and humane scientific research opportunities are offered in the field of conservation medicine.
Sanctuary is provided to animals that cannot be released back to the wild.
To achieve this mission, Southwest Wildlife provides:
• volunteer dispatch teams that respond to wildlife emergencies
• an on-site medical care center
• full-time wildlife consultation services
• educational services
• an American Sanctuary Association accredited sanctuary for those animals that cannot
be released

The SRPMIC 12% Grant will provide funding for medication and medical supply expenses
incurred by Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in their efforts to rehabilitate injured wildlife
that are brought to our medical facility. In the 2016-2017 season, the number of injured and
orphaned wildlife brought to our center numbered 297 animals. In 2019, we expect as many or
more.
These funds will be utilized to purchase essential medical supplies including surgical
instruments, oxygen, critical care medications, lab work, and other medical supplies. These
medical supplies are used on both permanent sanctuary residents and rescued wildlife that we
rehabilitate and release back into the wild. Animals that are brought to our Center are typically
in an extreme state of stress often brought on by injuries and dehydration. These basic
medications are essential to their immediate needs.
Access to these funds has been vital to the success of our medical program. The result from
using these medical treatments is highly successful! Over 90% of the wildlife brought to us (that
survive the initial trauma of their injuries) are able to be released back into the wild. Of the
remaining 10% that cannot be released, many become permanent residents at the sanctuary
where they continue to receive any medical care needed until the end of their natural lives.
Some wildlife brought to us, unfortunately pass away due to their injuries; these medications
also provide SWCC the ability to make their passing as pain-free as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Beginning Date of Project: Jan 2019 End Date of Project: Dec 2019
Geographic Area to be served:
State of Arizona, primarily Maricopa County
Please attach budget on how funds will be allocated.
Date: 7/10/18
Project: SWCC Conservation Medication Program
Project Budget
Monthly Medication Expenses: 10,000
Annual Medication Expenses: 120,000
Grant Request: 15,000