Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan
Planning for the future of Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their habitat
The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan (WWAP) focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and their habitats. First published in 2005, it was updated in 2015 to satisfy funding eligibility through the State Wildlife Grant Program, the only nationwide program to prevent wildlife from becoming endangered. Over time, the WWAP has become a platform to help partners, organizations and individuals identify and implement important conservation actions to keep our native wildlife and habitat healthy.
The department has updated the WWAP for 2025-2035 and is seeking public feedback. Visit the 2025 WWAP Collection to explore elements of the updated plan. Send questions and comments to the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator by Sept. 24, 2025.
Schedule of Input Opportunities
Opportunities to share knowledge and technical input have been offered throughout the development of the 2025 WWAP. Input received thus far on the plan elements listed below has been incorporated.
| Opportunities to Share Knowledge During Development of the 2025 WWAP Elements | Input Schedule |
|---|---|
| Draft 2025-2035 Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan | now - Sept. 24, 2025 |
| Threats and conservation actions – issues or threats that affect SGCN or their habitat and actions to address them. | Spring 2025 |
| Associated habitats and natural communities – needed to support healthy populations of SGCNs. | Fall 2024 |
| Species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) – species with low or declining populations that are in need of conservation. | Spring 2024 |
| Species of greatest information need (SGIN) – species that do not have sufficient information or that do not meet the criteria for SGCN but are of conservation concern. | Spring 2024 |