Take action for wildfire recovery in Washington’s shrub-steppe
WILD NW Action Alert #315: Show your support for shrub-steppe recovery funding in the 2021 state budget.
News Category: WDFW
Video: This Land Is Part of Us: Washington’s shrub-steppe ecosystem
A shrub-stefilm produced by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Northwest.
Show your support for state wildlife area acquisitions!
WILD NW Action Alert #313: Through February 12, send the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife a message supporting three proposed land acquisitions that would enhance wildlife connectivity.
Comments on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife 2021 land acquisitions
We submitted the following letter to WDFW in support of their 2021 land acquisition priorities, which would benefit wildlife connectivity in two of our conservation programs.
Comments regarding livestock grazing on state wildlife areas
Ecological objectives, particularly fish, wildlife and habitat needs and values, must take priority over grazing or other private commercial uses on State Wildlife Areas.
Statement on Fish and Wildlife funding in 2020 budget
The Washington Legislature has provided WDFW with $27 million from the state General Fund in the final supplemental operating budget, fully-funding the agency through June 2021.
Comments on Fish and Wildlife’s 25-year strategic plan
We recently met with agency leaders and submitted recommendations to the WDFW for their 25-year strategic plan.
Stakeholders call for legislature to fully-fund Department of Fish and Wildlife
45 leaders from the conservation, fishing, hunting and recreation communities are calling on the legislature to fully-fund WDFW’s $26 million budget request.
Comments on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife 2020 land acquisitions
We submitted the following letter to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife in support of their 2020 land acquisition priorities, which would benefit wildlife in two of our conservation programs.
Comments on Post-Recovery Wolf Plan
We call for a new Wolf Plan that supports resilient wolf populations and acceptance for wolves across rural communities.