The Association Applauds House Passage of the SHARKED Act
Jan 29, 2025, 12:21 PM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds House passage of the Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue Act (SHARKED Act, H.R. 207). On January 21, the full House passed the bill with overwhelming support.
Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops Pledge Conservation Dollars in Memory of President Jimmy Carter
Jan 6, 2025, 1:51 PM
Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops have announced a One Million Dollar Conservation pledge to support conservation causes President Jimmy Carter championed for many years, all aimed to help introduce more kids to the joys of fishing hunting and the great outdoors. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is honored to be part of the disbursement of these dollars to support wildlife law enforcement.
Southern Wings Full Annual Cycle Migratory Bird Online Guide Now Available
Jan 6, 2025, 11:33 AM
Today, Southern Wings published a full annual cycle migratory bird Online Guide. The Guide will help states identify where their priority bird species spend parts of the annual cycle. It is intended to be a one-stop shop for states to access novel and complementary sources of information to guide financial investments for implementing State Wildlife Action Plans targeting priority migratory birds. It will also help states partner with organizations working throughout the Western Hemisphere to maximize the protection and conservation for priority species.
The Association Applauds Passage of ACE Act Reauthorization
Dec 20, 2024, 8:33 AM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds the Senate for securing final passage of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S. 3791). Earlier this week, the full Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent after its overwhelmingly bipartisan passage in the House earlier this month. Once enacted, it will ensure continuation of some of the nation’s most successful conservation programs including the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) and the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).
The Association Applauds Passage of Legislation Enabling Conservation Partnerships
Dec 18, 2024, 2:55 PM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds Congress for securing final passage of the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Reauthorization Act (WILD Act, HR 5009). Today, the Senate passed the bill as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, following House passage of the package late last week.
The Association Applauds House Passage of ACE Act Reauthorization
Dec 4, 2024, 9:14 AM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds House passage of the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8811). On Tuesday, December 3, the bipartisan legislation passed the House by a vote of 366 -21, priming reauthorization of some of the most successful conservation programs in the country including the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP).
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Celebrates Key Milestones in Conservation Partnerships for Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds
Nov 4, 2024, 8:23 AM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) is proud to recognize the anniversaries of three landmark conservation initiatives—Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC), the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI), and Southern Wings. Together, these programs have created far-reaching networks and delivered lasting conservation impact for amphibians, reptiles, and birds across North America and beyond.
The Association Applauds Secretarial Memo
Oct 22, 2024, 9:30 AM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for issuing the Secretarial Memorandum on Conserving and Restoring Terrestrial Wildlife Habitat Connectivity and Corridors in the United States. Yesterday, the Association’s President, Judy Camuso, joined USDA Under Secretaries responsible for Farm Production and Conservation, the U.S. Forest Service and Marketing and Regulatory Programs to announce the department-wide effort to support terrestrial wildlife habitat connectivity.
More than Half of North American Bats at Risk: Groundbreaking Study Calls for International Action
Oct 16, 2024, 1:57 PM
Last night, The State of the Bats in North America, the companion study to the 2023 report, identifies major threats to North American Bats and calls for urgent, coordinated support and action across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The findings indicate the greatest impacts to threatened bat species include climate change, disease, wind energy production, and land-use change.
AFWA Invests over $11 Million in Strategic Conservation Through the Multistate Conservation Grant Program
Oct 1, 2024, 10:41 AM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies invested $11.75 million in conservation by approving 46 projects through the Multistate Conservation Grant Program. Association members formally endorsed these grants, which address critical conservation needs, at its 114th Annual Meeting, held September 22-25, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.