The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife welcomes volunteers who want to assist in activities that benefit fish, wildlife and habitat.
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available, including projects on state wildlife areas, water access sites, furthering conservation activities and hunter education through the Master Hunter program, and local projects that benefit salmon recovery through Regional Fishery Enhancement Groups (RFEGS).
WDFW seeks nominees for habitat conservation plan advisory committee
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations for a new working group that will guide the department in developing a habitat conservation plan (HCP) for activities authorized under its Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) program.
Adopt an Access Program
This program provides interested individuals and civic organizations with the necessary tools and training to “adopt” a local access site. If you are the type who likes to roll up your sleeves and go to work, making this state a better place, this program is for you.
Marine Resource Committees (MRCs)
Citizen-based Marine Resource Committees (MRCs) are an effective mechanism to harness the dedication, creativity, and wisdom of coastal residents to compliment ongoing efforts to restore, protect, and manage coastal marine resources.
Herding, Hazing, and Fence Repair/Construction
Register to assist with non-lethal control of game damage throughout the state. Landowner conflicts involving elk, deer, turkey, and waterfowl routinely occurs at various times of the year. Depending upon the situation, volunteers will provide hazing, herding, fence repair, and fence construction services under the direction and guidance of Department personnel.
Sinlahekin Wildlife Area
Opportunity to volunteer on the Sinlahekin Widlife Area, Driscoll-Eyhott Islands Wildlife Area, Chiliwist Wildlife Area, Buzzard Lake Wildlife Area and Horse Spring Coulee Wildlife Area. This volunteer opportunity is year round. Weekends and holidays by special arrangement.
