DRAFT Washington's State Wildlife Action Plan: 2025 Update
Find the link at wdfw.wa.gov/publications/02665 DRAFT SWAP publication page
Published: October 2025
Pages: 277
Author(s): Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
WDFW develops the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) to identify conservation needs for the state's species and habitats, and the plan is revised at a minimum every ten years. For humans, species and their habitats provide food and forage, cultural and spiritual touchstones, creative inspiration and well-being, clean air and water, recreation and livelihoods. Conserving biodiversity– the full range of life in all its forms, including habitats and systems – is important to all of us. Conservation ensures that plants, fish, wildlife, and the habitats on which they depend can continue to support and inspire humans and be enjoyed by future generations, in whatever way they may legally interact with those resources. The Washington State Wildlife Action Plan’s (SWAP) purposes are to provide well-supported information to improve biodiversity conservation, guide limited conservation funds, support the WDFW 25-Year Strategic Plan, and improve conservation communication.
State Wildlife Action Plan Revision 2025 - Draft Review Survey
Washington State Wildlife Action Plan Revision 2025 Public Survey, October 17 - November 17, 2025
This survey is for the DRAFT Washington State Wildlife Action Plan 2025 review. Comments received here until November 17, 2025, will inform the revision edits and future topics to consider during implementation and mid-stream plan adjustments. All plan documents and supporting materials are here on the WDFW website during the open comment period. For more information please also see State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
