IWRC began in California's Bay Area to share experiences and resources, and to "develop a professional organization through which North American rehabilitators could network and access information."
These new programs demonstrated a lack of clear, professional standards of care and support networks primarily using a method based on trial and error.
They continue to hold these conferences annually by offering science and research-based presentations with the addition of practical skill seminars.
They finally offer the option of becoming an IWRC member in order to gain ultimate access to conferences, insights, further information, and to meet with colleagues near and far [8].
Many of the members of the Board of Directors have grown up with a concern for wildlife and habitat conservation for many years, and continue this love in their respective homes/areas.
Herself, along with the IWRC, is also involved in work with another group called Le Nichoir, another non-profit organization that focuses on the conservation, care, and public information regarding wild birds [10].
To receive certification as a CWR, one must answer at least 38 questions correctly, if not, one is awarded a fail and is encouraged to retake the test [12].
The IWRC prides itself on providing up to date, scientific-based information and guidelines regarding wildlife conservation, and without this two-year period many CWR would not be aware of new research in their field About Us.