How Birders Can Support Oregon and Washington’s Wildlife Action Plans

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How do bird observations help shape conservation priorities across Oregon and Washington? Join us on Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00 PM for a special eBird Northwest presentation exploring how the Oregon and Washington State Wildlife Action Plans, often called SWAPs, connect with bird data, community science, and on-the-ground conservation. We will be joined by Jenny Fredrickson, Species of Greatest Conservation Need Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Wendy Connally, State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. State Wildlife Action Plans help identify Species of Greatest Conservation Need, important habitats, conservation challenges, and opportunities for action. During this session, Jenny and Wendy will discuss how eBird data contributes to these statewide efforts, where major information gaps remain, and how birders across Oregon and Washington can help fill them. We will also explore ways to support the SWAPs beyond submitting bird observations, including opportunities for habitat stewardship, local engagement, and sharing knowledge with conservation partners. This presentation is designed for birders of all experience levels. Whether you submit checklists regularly, are new to eBird, or simply care about birds and their habitats, you are welcome to join and learn how your observations and actions can support conservation across the Pacific Northwest. Date: Tuesday, July 28 Time: 2:00 PM Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sjcKT0UHR4ijgu1gq-4H4A We hope you can join us for this important conversation about birds, data, and conservation action in Oregon and Washington