A special committee is under establishment to decide on the use of these funds, made up of a Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust representative, a member of the Grace family and other environmental organisations Roger has worked with. Queries to be directed to Samara Nicholas - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Marine conservation establishment projects (no take and long term)
Memorial annual Whangateau Snorkel Day
Tri annual award for early career recipients for contributions to New Zealand marine conservation and communication, to support and give credence to their future work
Please note that Mountains to Sea Conservation is a registered charity and the funding received for the Dr Roger Grace Memorial Fund has a separate bank account. The special committee will decide on the use of these funds based on the priorities above.
If you would like to help us to continue to make waves for Roger, please donate here.
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Image by Dean Wright from of 2012 habitat survey around Waewaetorea/Okahu Islands.
Stories and images
If you would like to add your story and images about Roger Grace please email Lorna on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we can continue to add to his legacy.
“It is great to know that there are lots of people out there teaching us how to care for the colourful sea creatures in the ocean, when I am older I want to be a snorkeler like you, I cannot wait!”
“I love learning about the interconnectedness of it all. The way the water connects the mountains to the sea and the people too.”
"These kids are the future users and guardians of Tangaroa. With awareness of what natural abundance looks like and how far we have come from it, they’re better placed to care for it throughout their lives. We think the conservation education work Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust is doing is invaluable, long may it continue." Dean Wright - Supporter
"The practical science approach that the Whitebait Connection apply to their work is readily understood and appreciated by landowners who are able to see a direct connection between what they do on their land and the effects on inanga (whitebait) and other wildlife.” Kevin Adshead - Supporter
Dr Roger Grace 1945-2019
