The Pelican Island Preservation Society, Inc. is an environmental education organization with the following goals:

• To heighten awareness of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and the more than 500 wildlife refuges under the US Fish and Wildlife Refuge System

• To present public environmental educational meetings throughout the year

• To promote national recognition for the natural heritage of the Indian River County, Florida area

• To produce the annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival celebrating the anniversary of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge