Committee Charge
To inspire, guide, and support the AFWA member organizations in embracing the richness of various lived experiences and perspectives, and supporting those organizations in their efforts to eliminate barriers, develop broad and meaningful relationships, and increase relevancy to the broader conservation community.
* This working group has been re-named the Engagement & Connections Working Group (previously the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group).
Minutes & Agendas
Annual Meeting Agendas:
2024 Engagement & Inclusion Working Group
2023 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group
2022 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2021 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2020 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2019 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2018 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2017 Diveristy & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2016 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference Agendas:
2024 Diversity & Inclustion Working Group Agenda
2023 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2022 Diversity & Inclustion Working Group Agenda- Draft
2021 Diverstiy & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2020 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2019 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2018 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
2017 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Agenda
Annual Meeting Minutes:
2024 Engagement & Connections Working Group Notes
2022 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Notes
2021 Diverstiy & Inclusion Working Group Notes
2020 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
2019 Diversty & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
2018 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
2017 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference Minutes:
2024 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Notes
2023 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Notes
2022 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Notes
2021 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Notes
2020 Diversty & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
2019 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
2018 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
2017 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Minutes
Associated Committee, Working Groups & Subcommittees:
Engagement and Education Committee
Education Working Group
Outreach & Marketing Working Group
Project WILD Subcommittee
Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism Working Group
Committee Contact Information
AFWA Staff Contact
Patricia Allen
pallen@fishwildlife.org
202-838-3461
Working Group Chair:
David Buggs, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Working Group Vice-Char:
Vacant