Committees

Committee Charge

The Engagement and Education Committee will support and inspire AFWA member organizations and associated committees by creating tools, identifying initiatives, and promoting best practices that improve conservation connection and engagement, eliminate barriers, and develop meaningful relationships across broader conservation communities.

Minutes & Agendas

Annual Meeting Agendas:
 2026 Engagement & Education Committee- DRAFT
2025 Engagement & Education Committee 
2024 Engagement and Education Committee

North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference Agendas:
2026 Engagement & Education Committee- DRAFT
2025 Engagement & Education Committee

Annual Meeting Notes:
2025 Engagement and Education Committee
2024 Engagement and Education Committee

North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference Notes:
2026 Engagement & Education Committee Notes 
2025 Engagement & Education Committee Notes

Subcommittee & Working Groups:
Education Working Group
Engagement & Connections Working Group
Outreach & Marketing Working Group
Project WILD Subcommittee
Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism Working Group
EEC/WDCF Joint Working Group

Committee Contact Information

AFWA Staff Contact
Patricia Allen
pallen@fishwildlife.org
202-838-3461

Committee Chair:
Amanda Wuestefeld, Indiana DNR – Division of Fish and Wildlife

Committee Vice-Chair:
Karina Stonesifer, Maryland DNR- Wildlife & Heritage Service

Resources

Relevancy Communication Toolkit (2025)

Conservation Education Strategy

Fish & Wildlife Relevancy Roadmap

Engagement and Education Committee Work Plan

Words Matter: Determining How to Engage the American Public Through the Language of Conservation Final Report