If you see this species, please share your observation using the WDFW wildlife reporting form. Providing detailed information such as a photo and exact coordinates will improve the confidence and value of this observation to WDFW species conservation and management.
The population size of the Columbia clubtail in Washington is low and its population trend is unknown. The species is of concern due to the small number of isolated populations and continued threats to its habitat.
Conservation
This species is identified as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) under
the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). SGCN-classified species include both those with
and without legal protection status under the Federal or State Endangered Species programs,
as well as game species with low populations. The WDFW SWAP is part of a nationwide effort
by all 50 states and five U.S. territories to develop conservation action plans for fish,
wildlife and their natural habitats—identifying opportunities for species' recovery
before they are imperiled and more limited.
This species is identified as a Priority Species under WDFW's Priority Habitat and Species Program. Priority
species require protective measures for their survival due to their population status, sensitivity to habitat
alteration, and/or recreational, commercial, or tribal importance. The PHS program is the agency's main means
of sharing fish and wildlife information with local governments, landowners, and others who use it to
protect priority habitats for land use planning.