Date: 4/15/25 8:04 am From: Denis DeSilvis via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan Revision
Tweeters,
Every 10 years, the USFWS requires that states update their State Wildlife Action Plan to qualify for State and Tribal Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program. (Who knows if the current administration will be amenable to doing this.) This latest revision is quite extensive, so if you’re interested in checking it out, the following information is relevant.
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Public invited to learn about 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan revision
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host its second virtual public meeting to discuss the 2025 update to the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) on Monday, May 5, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This meeting is part of the process of revising and updating Washington’s SWAP every 10 years.
Washington's SWAP is a comprehensive plan for conserving the state's fish and wildlife and the natural habitats they depend on. It is part of a nationwide effort by all 50 states and five U.S. territories to develop conservation action plans and participate in the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program.
The purpose of the SWG Program is to support state actions that broadly benefit fish and wildlife, and particularly the habitats and landscapes that support those species, as identified by each individual state.
In 2005, the Department completed its first SWAP called the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS). The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service requires these plans be updated every 10 years to remain eligible for SWG funding. The plan was last updated in 2015.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish, wildlife, and recreational and commercial opportunities.
May all your birds be identified,
Denis DeSilvis
avnacrs 4 birds at outlook dot com
