Kdun – Wildlife Futures has officially taken shape as the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) releases the final draft of the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Designed as a roadmap for the next decade of ecological stewardship, this plan outlines strategies to protect Oregon’s rich biodiversity amid rising environmental pressures. Now publicly available online, the draft invites citizens, conservationists, and scientists to review and contribute feedback before it is finalized.
The Wildlife Futures initiative is not just a bureaucratic update it’s a call to action. With climate change, habitat fragmentation, and urban development threatening the state’s native species, the 2025 SWAP proposes bold, science-based approaches to preserve Oregon’s natural heritage. From high desert ecosystems to coastal wetlands, the plan prioritizes habitat restoration, species monitoring, and cross-sector collaboration.
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At the heart of Wildlife Futures is a shift toward proactive, inclusive conservation. The draft identifies more than 300 species of greatest conservation need, emphasizing ecosystem-based strategies that benefit multiple species at once. Importantly, the plan reflects growing awareness of Indigenous ecological knowledge and community-led conservation as essential components in protecting Oregon’s landscapes.
ODFW’s focus extends beyond wildlife it addresses water quality, land use, and environmental justice. The plan highlights partnerships with local governments, tribes, farmers, and private landowners, aiming for an all-hands-on-deck approach. With an open public comment period, Oregonians are being given the opportunity to help shape this vision of resilience and sustainability.
Wildlife Futures underscores that conservation isn’t the job of scientists alone it’s a shared responsibility. By making the plan accessible for review, ODFW encourages the public to take part in guiding the state’s conservation priorities. Whether through formal comment or community engagement, every voice can contribute to the survival of Oregon’s most vulnerable species.
As Oregon charts the course for its ecological future, Wildlife Futures represents a pivotal moment a blueprint for coexistence between people and the wild places they call home. The final plan is expected to be adopted later this year following community input and expert review.
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