The Association Applauds Disbursement of State Wildlife Grant Funds
Apr 30, 2026, 9:45 AM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds the distribution of over $57 million for state fish and wildlife agencies to restore, manage, and conserve important habitats for species of greatest conservation need through the implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans. This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the disbursement of funds through the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program to support state efforts to conserve at-risk species and their habitats across the nation.
The Association Applauds Oregon’s Historic Legislation
Apr 28, 2026, 1:55 PM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds Oregon’s enactment of HB 4134, that provides dedicated funding for at-risk species and wildlife habitat. Under this Act the state will use a share of its transient lodging tax to generate ~$37 million yearly to drive much-needed funds into Oregon’s State Wildlife Action Plan, which serves as the state’s blueprint for conserving and recovering 321 species of greatest conservation need.
Jen Dennison Honored with Project WILD’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Apr 20, 2026, 9:51 AM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies proudly shares the news that Jen Dennison, Education and Outreach Manager at Ohio Department of Natural Resources- Division of Wildlife, is recognized as this year’s Project WILD Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Dennison was presented with this award during the 91st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
