Periodic Status Review - Oregon Vesper Sparrow

Rule-making status: Permanent

This rulemaking adopted amendment to WAC 220-610-010 and WAC 220-200-100.

The adopted rules reclassified the Oregon vesper sparrow as endangered in the state of Washington and included the additional regulation and enforcement of the species.

Public comments

Public Survey: The online public survey was open from December 22,  2020 - January 19, 2021. 

Written comments were due January 19, 2021. The comment period has closed. 

Public hearing

A public hearing took place January 30, 2021 at 9:00 am via webinar. An audio transcript of the meeting is available here.

For More Information

https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/oregon-vesper-sparrow-recommended-listing-endangered-washington

Staff Contact: heather.bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov