Date: 3/20/26 2:22 pm From: Denis DeSilvis via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] Forwarding WDFW Request for Information for at-risk species
Tweeters,
This is a bit of an old request from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. If you have information they can use, please send info to Taylor Cotten.
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Feb. 25, 2026
Contact: Taylor Cotten<mailto:<t.cotten...>, 360-902-2505
Media: Anour Esa<mailto:<anour.esa...>, 564-233-8339
Public invited to submit information for 11 species status reports and recovery plans
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking information from the public to inform species reports and plans the Department is developing for 11 wildlife species in Washington.
WDFW is also seeking information about northern leopard frog, Cascade red fox, Oregon vesper sparrow, and Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly to inform development of recovery plans.
WDFW is especially looking for information about the species’ demographics, current habitat conditions, threats and trends to populations, and existing conservation measures that have benefited the species.
"We are interested in hearing from members of the public, including non-governmental organizations, universities, private researchers, and naturalists, who might have relevant information about these wildlife species," said Taylor Cotten, WDFW conservation assessment section manager. "You could have valuable data, such as annual population counts or privately developed habitat management plans, that can help us better understand the conservation status and recovery opportunities of these animals in Washington."
The public may submit written comments and observations via email<mailto:<TandEpubliccom...> or by mailing Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ATTN: Taylor Cotten, P.O. Box 43141, Olympia, WA 98504. Further public comment opportunities will be available during the development of each individual species status report.
All members of the public are invited to share their perspectives and participate in WDFW public feedback opportunities regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, language proficiency, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, or basis of disability.
