Input and participation from other government agencies, tribes,
and other interested parties is key to the successful development
and eventual implementation of a HCP. As such public involvement
was the first aspect of the project that WDFW initiated. WDFW formulated
a comprehensive
strategy to guide public involvement throughout HCP development.
Below are a number of ways to be involved in the HCP process.
Public Meetings
WDFW held a series of public meetings across the state to introduce
the Wildlife Area HCP effort and receive early public input. The
meetings were fairly well attended and provided a good starting
point for getting interested parties involved in the planning process.
The presentation used at the public meetings and a summary of the
input received can be downloaded below.
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Tribal Involvement
WDFW is committed to engaging the tribes of Washington, as well
as tribes outside Washington with treaty rights in the state, on
a government-to-government level throughout development of the HCPs.
We have begun a dialogue and will continue to collaborate on technical
and policy aspects of the WLA HCP.
Other public involvement opportunities
WDFW will engage existing stakeholder groups in the development
of the HCP, including each of the Wildlife Area’s Citizen
Advisory Groups (CAGs) and the Agency’s Lands Management,
Wildlife Diversity and Game Management Advisory Councils. For more
information on how you can participate in these groups, please contact
Jennifer Quan, Wildlife Areas HCP project coordinator, at (360)
902-2508
Comments, Newsletters, Updates, etc.
Newsletters and meeting reminders will be sent out to keep the
public and stakeholders informed about the HCP process. To be added
to the Wildlife Areas HCP project mailing list, and/or if you have
comments, concerns or issues regarding the Wildlife Areas HCP, please
send the following information to wildlifehcp@dfw.wa.gov
First and last name
Affiliation (if applicable)
Email address
Full mailing address
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