This policy provides our requirements regarding use of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) word marks and logotypes (this includes but is not limited to the WAFWA logo, its variants, and all WAFWA sub-brands, event logos and variants).
WAFWA Endorsement
The endorsement of publications, events, and work products from WAFWA, its committees, or employed staff/contractors requires a deliberate and transparent process. This begins with the appropriate committee or staff member and must be elevated to appropriate leadership sponsors, the Executive Director, and then the Executive Committee or Board as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership. When requesting WAFWA endorsement, there needs to be a clearly stated goal and purpose for providing such an endorsement and understanding that consensus among leadership that aligns with strategic and organizational support for the ideas is essential.
Registered Trademark Statement & Brand Guidelines
Permission is granted to you to use the WAFWA word marks and logos only under the following terms and conditions:
• Any mention of WAFWA (or to show a WAFWA logo) in a publication, website or promotional item will need to have a registration mark ®. Please state at the bottom or back of piece: “Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) and the WAFWA logo are registered trademarks of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.”
• WAFWA logos and word marks are for non commercial use only. Usage of WAFWA’s logos and word marks for non-WAFWA commercial sales or fundraising is strictly prohibited unless otherwise expressed in writing by an authorized agent of WAFWA.
• No word mark and/or logo may be used in any way that mischaracterizes any relationship between you and WAFWA.
• Do not modify or alter the name or logos. Do not combine with any other design, graphic, text or other elements.
WAFWA logos are available for download below:
WAFWA Owned Word Marks
WAFWA® logo
Download Logo
Download Logo w/ Tagline
Download Logo w/ Description
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies® name
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies® name is a registered trademark of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), Serial No. 87-978,195 and 87-798,863.
WAFWA® character mark
The WAFWA® name is a registered trademark of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), Serial No. 87-799,190.
WAFWA Taglines
Advancing Collaborative, Proactive, Science-Based Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Management Across the West.
The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies represents 24 states and Canadian provinces, an area covering nearly 3.7 million square miles of some of North America’s most wild and scenic country. WAFWA’s reach encompasses more than 40 percent of North America, including two-thirds of the United States. WAFWA supports sound resource management and building partnerships at all levels to conserve wildlife for the use and benefit of all citizens, now and in the future.
WAFWA Sub Brands & Intellectual Property Rights
CHAT® logo
CHAT® character mark
CHAT® name is a registered trademark of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), Serial No. 88-637,727.
CHAT© Intellectual Property Right
CHAT computer program is a registered copyright of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), Registration No. TXu 2-277-057. Effective: September 25, 2020. Copyright includes new and revised computer program.
WNTI® caracter mark
WNTI® name is a registered trademark of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), Serial No. 88-010,196.
WAFWA Publication Guidelines
Provided is guidance to authors of white papers, issue papers, management plans and other conservation-related publications produced solely by Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) or in partnership with cooperators where WAFWA is the lead. Consistent branding and messaging will elevate WAFWA publications, providing a more consistent look and feel to all WAFWA-endorsed materials. View or download the Publication Guidelines (PDF, 273 KB).
Style Guide
Provided is WAFWA’s style guide to help with providing a consistent style to WAFWA products. View or download the Style Guide (156 KB,PDF).
The WAFWA word marks, sub brands and logos are the sole and exclusive property of WAFWA. Your use of any word mark and/or logo implies acceptance of, and agreement with, the terms of this policy. If you do not accept and agree to follow the rules as set out in this policy, you do not have the right to use the word marks and/or logos and are prohibited from using them. Any use of WAFWA word marks and/or logos not in compliance with this policy is not authorized. If you violate the rules in this policy, you must cease and desist from all use of any WAFWA word marks and/or logos, regardless of the uses otherwise allowed in this policy. In addition, WAFWA reserves the right to revoke its approval of your use of the word marks and/or logos at any time.
For questions or additional file formats or logo variations, please contact wafwa.admin@wafwa.org