OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations to a community advisory group that advises the department on waterfowl management issues.
WDFW Director Kelly Susewind will appoint members to the WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group (WWAG) for three-year terms beginning Sept. 1. WDFW anticipates appointing between four and six new members to the group.
“We’re looking for new advisory group members with diverse connections to waterfowl conservation and management to serve as a conduit between WDFW and the public,” said Kyle Spragens, WDFW waterfowl section manager. “This group provides important input on waterfowl hunting regulations, access, and the state’s Migratory Bird Permit-funded wetland enhancement projects.”
WDFW is accepting applications until 5 p.m. on Aug. 28. Interested applicants can complete the application available on the WWAG webpage and submit it via email (kyle.spragens@dfw.wa.gov) or postal mail (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ATTN: Kyle Spragens, P.O. Box 43141, Olympia, WA, 98504).
“We carefully consider recommendations from our advisory groups and value the experience that all of our members bring to the table,” said Anis Aoude, WDFW game division manager. “We are looking for advisory group members that represent Washingtonians’ diverse interests about statewide waterfowl management.”
The WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group, first convened in 2003, holds at least one single-day meeting each year in a central location to accommodate statewide membership. Members are eligible to be reimbursed by WDFW for travel expenses to attend meetings.
Washington plays an important role for many migratory birds, including waterfowl and shorebirds. The Pacific Flyway hosts more than 10 million ducks, geese, and swans, and many of these birds pass through Washington at some point during fall or spring migration. Over 35 species and subspecies of migratory birds depend on Washington wetlands, which sustain the state’s breeding populations as well as birds that breed in Alaska, western Canada, and even Russia.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
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