Press Releases

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies proudly shares the news that Patricia Allen, Director of Communication at the Association, is recognized as this year’s Kay Ellerhoff Spirit of ACI Award winner. Allen was presented with this award during the Association for Conservation Information (ACI) Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and efforts on behalf of ACI.

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies strongly supports state management of successfully recovered fish and wildlife populations. State fish and wildlife agencies are charged with the on-the-ground management of all wildlife within their borders and serve as core partners in the recovery of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA’s framework is grounded in science-based decision-making and is designed to recognize conservation success when recovery objectives are achieved. Upon delisting, management authority returns to the states, and they begin implementing their approved species management plans while beginning a 5-year mandatory monitoring period of the species to ensure continued successful recovery.

Following last week’s White House release of the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Report, federal agencies are highlighting progress made under the MABA Executive Order. The report details specific actions by the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to expand public access to outdoor recreation and advance landmark conservation initiatives across the nation.