Periodic Status Review - Oregon Vesper Sparrow

Rule-making status: Permanent

Summary of proposed rule

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

Scope and rationale for proposed rule

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 online.

For More Information:

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

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

Assistance for additional accessibility and persons with disabilities contact:
833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.