Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is woefully underfunded. That’s why our conservation partners at Oregon Wild are working to pass Oregon House Bill 2977, which would raise the state’s transient lodging tax—also known as the tourism tax—in order to invest in the agency that manages Oregon’s wild, native fish populations, as well as other Pacific Northwest species. Please add your name to the Oregon Wild Petition urging state legislators to pass HB 2977—also known as “1% for Wildlife.”

Sign the letter here: 1% for Wildlife

Oregon’s Vulnerable Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Are At-Risk.

Dear Members of the Oregon Legislature,

We, the undersigned, urge you to support HB 2977, a bill to secure long-term, dedicated funding to prevent the decline of Oregon’s most imperiled fish, wildlife, and habitats.

Oregon is an incredibly special place; home to a diverse array of flora, fauna, and the habitats that support them. Unfortunately, development, climate change, and other natural and human-made impacts put their future at risk.

There are nearly 300 species in Oregon at an elevated risk of extinction and 11 habitats of conservation concern. To combat this – and ensure all species thrive in Oregon – we need bold, proactive investments in their recovery.

HB 2977 would provide a steady, sustainable source of funds to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to recover Oregon’s most imperiled species and habitat and enhance biodiversity – all of which contribute to Oregon’s tourism and outdoor recreation economy.

Please support ‘1% for Wildlife” by passing HB 2977 today