Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Seeks Applicants for Council Positions

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks applicants for council positions

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking applicants for its Wildlife Diversity Advisory Council (WDAC), which advises the Department on management, conservation, and recovery of a wide range of non-game wildlife species and their habitats. Read more...

New action plan aims to protect wildlife on Washington State roads

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation, has launched a new program to tackle wildlife-vehicle collisions and habitat fragmentation.

New state plan aims to reconnect Washington wildlife, make roads safer

A new statewide plan from WDFW and WSDOT outlines how Washington can reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and restore habitat connectivity through data-driven planning and targeted investments. The post New state plan aims to reconnect Washington wildlife, make roads safer first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.

Fawn Rescued from Sinkhole in Western Washington by WDFW Officers

WDFW PORT TOWNSEND, WA – A black-tailed deer fawn is safe after falling into a sinkhole on a vacant lot in Port Townsend. A neighbor heard the fawn crying and contacted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Officers arrived to find the animal stuck and unable to climb out on its own. WDFW Police Officer Hillman, Wildlife Conflict Specialist Janowski, and Wildlife Conflict Technician Wheeler worked together to lift the fawn to safety. T…