Wildlife Diversity is a term commonly used to describe wildlife species that are not traditionally managed for harvest. Also known as "nongame," these species make up the majority of wildlife.
The Wildlife Diversity Advisory Council (WDAC) was created to advise the Department on both keeping common species common and recovering listed wildlife species. The council also recommends approaches on how to develop and maintain the social, political, and resource support necessary to achieve conservation of wildlife diversity species in Washington.
At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
Contacts and member info
Members
Bylaws
Guidelines
Contacts
Hannah Anderson
WDFW Wildlife Diversity Manager
h.anderson@dfw.wa.gov
360-902-8403
Tom O’Brien
Ecosystem Services Division Manager
thomas.obrien@dfw.wa.gov
Mission statement
The purpose of the Wildlife Diversity Advisory Council (WDAC) is to advise the Department of Fish and Wildlife on matters pertaining to Wildlife Diversity (nongame species and habitat). At the Department's request, WDAC may focus on present or emerging issues as they relate to wildlife diversity.
Meeting calendar
Agendas will be available approximately one week prior to the next meeting.
| Date | Location | Meeting materials |
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Oct. 3, 2024
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WSDOT - East Selah Maintenance Office 900 E Selah Rd, Yakima, WA 98901 |
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 25, 2024
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Woodland Park Zoo - Northwest Base Camp 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 |
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March 1, 2024
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Virtual (Zoom) |
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Sept. 28, 2023
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Snoqualmie Ranger District - North Bend Office |
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May 4, 2023
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Student Union and Recreation Center, Room 137, Central Washington University |
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Feb. 6, 2023
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Zoom Meeting |
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9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oct. 31, 2022
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Coach House, Lord Mansion, 211 21st Ave SW, Olympia WA |
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8 - 10:55 a.m., June 29, 2022
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Zoom meeting |
Agenda to come |
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 8, 2022
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Two virtual sessions |
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8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dec. 14, 2021
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** Meeting cancelled ** | |
9 - 11:30 a.m., Sept. 14, 2021
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Join the Virtual Meeting. |
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June 8, 2021
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Join the Virtual Meeting. |
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9 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 9, 2021
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Microsoft Office Teams Meeting |
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March 23, 2019
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Olympia
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Agenda to come |
Sept. 29, 2018
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Olympia
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June 30, 2018
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Olympia
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Agenda to come |
April 28, 2018
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Ellensburg
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Sept. 30, 2017
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Ellensburg
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June 17, 2017
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Olympia
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April 22, 2017
|
Ellensburg
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June 20, 2016
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Conference Call
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Agenda to come |
April 23, 2016
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Olympia |
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Feb. 6, 2016
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Olympia
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Dec. 5, 2015
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Olympia
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Agenda to come |
Sept. 12, 2015
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Ellensburg
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Agenda to come |
Feb. 28, 2015
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Olympia
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Sept. 13, 2014
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Ellensburg
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June 7 through June 8, 2014
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Olympia
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