Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
A 100-Year Legacy of Advocacy for Scientific Fish and Wildlife Management and Cooperative Conservation
WAFWA and its supporting foundations, Foundation for Western Fish and Wildlife (FWFW) and Species Restoration Foundation (SRF), represents 23 states and Canadian provinces, an area covering nearly 3.7 million square miles of some of North America’s most wild and scenic country, inhabited by over 1,500 premier wildlife species. Since 1922, WAFWA’s goal has been to support sound resource management and build partnerships at all levels to conserve wildlife for the use and benefit of all citizens, now and in the future.
MISSION: To advance collaborative, proactive, science-based fish and wildlife conservation and management across the west.
CORE VALUES: Leadership, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Support, Respect, and Accountability.
Executive Committee
President
Jim FredericksIdaho Department of Fish and Game
Vice-President
Jeff DavisColorado Parks & Wildlife
Members At Large
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Arizonia Game & Fish Department
Nevada Department of Wildlife
North Dakota Game & Fish Department
WAFWA Leadership
Zachary LoweWAFWA
Member Agencies
WAFWA’s support encompasses more than 40 percent of North America, including two-thirds of the United States.