Our Mission Statement

The tripartite mission of the Western Center is to:

• Advance knowledge of the region's natural history and cultural heritage, with an emphasis on the importance of water to life in the context of environmental change over time

• Convey to students and the general public an appreciation of science and mathematics as essential for understanding the natural world, human cultures, and how the two interact; and

• Play a leading role in meeting the challenge to build a sustainable future for people and their environments in California and beyond.

        (adopted by WCCF Board of Directors, August 26, 2009)