Introduction

As trustees tasked with managing fish and wildlife resources in the trust of the public, conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat is the paramount purpose of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). This responsibility is becoming increasingly difficult with the amplified effects of climate change, growing human population and development resulting in fragmented or lost habitat, invasive species, and increasing disease. We recognize that humankind is in the midst of a biodiversity extinction crisis and must act now while we still have the building blocks for success. The Department’s 25-Year Strategic Plan lays out a roadmap for addressing these conservation challenges, therefore the Commission sets the following policy guidance.     

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Public comment period closes June 30

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Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting June 22-24