The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is inviting public feedback on its newly revised Virginia Wildlife Action Plan, a key document guiding the conservation of the state’s most vulnerable wildlife and habitats.

Open for public comment through July 18, 2025, the draft plan outlines strategies to protect species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and enhance collaboration among agencies, tribes, and conservation groups. Since its original release in 2005, the plan has been updated every decade.

The 2025 version places stronger emphasis on tribal engagement, detailed conservation actions, and introduces an online tool to help identify where at-risk species are located across Virginia.

This update reflects the work of more than 25 government agencies, 63 nonprofit partners, and 18 tribal nations, all contributing to ensure the plan meets federal guidelines under the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants program. Once the public comment period closes, the plan will be reviewed by the Board of Wildlife Resources in August before submission to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for final approval.

To review the draft and provide input, visit the DWR’s official website: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/wildlife-action-plan/2025-wildlife-action-plan/

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