Building Partnerships to Take Action
The state wildlife action plans stand out from many prior conservation plans because of the broad participation and open planning process. By working with stakeholders and other members of the community, wildlife agencies translated pressing conservation needs into practical actions. This resulted in wildlife action plans that are firmly grounded in science and successfully balance differing interests in how we use the lands and waters that are home to wildlife.
Resources and Information
- Letter: Joint US Forest Service-Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Letter on Wildlife Action Plans (May 2004) (.pdf, 85 KB)
- Letter: National Park Service Letter on Wildlife Action Plans (July 2004) (.pdf, 97 KB)
- Letter: Bureau of Land Management Letter on Wildlife Action Plans (March 2006) (.pdf, 85 KB)
- Presentation: Using Local Partnerships To Implement the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project (.pdf, 5.7 MB)
- Presentation: Engaging Partners in the New Jersey Wildlife Action Plan (.pdf, 236 KB)
- Presentations and Audio from July 16-17 Environmental Law Institute Workshop on the Wildlife Action Plans and Wetlands Conservation (weblink)
US Fish and Wildlife Service
The US Fish and Wildlife Service enforces Federal wildlife laws, protects endangered species, manages migratory birds, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat, and manages the 93 million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System.
Over the last century, the Fish and Wildlife Service has been the state wildlife agencies' lead partner in wildlife management and restoration. This strong partnership is also helping implement the wildlife action plans.
