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, WAFWA Foundation 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
Alan JenneNevada Department of Wildlife
Vice-President
Debbie ColbertOregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Members At Large
Arizona Game & Fish Department
Idaho Department of Fish & Game
North Dakota Game & Fish Department
Texas Parks & Wildlife 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.