State Wildlife Action Plans

Hosting a Wildlife Summit

The 2007 Campaign Plan urges every state to host a wildlife summit. It's a great way to jump-start coalitions and get partners excited about wildlife action plan implementation. Ideally a wildlife summit should aim to reach existing and potential coalition members, implementation partners, the media, decision makers and possibly the general public. A proven way to build interest is to invite stakeholder input on implementation priorities, but don't forget to emphasize the need for funding, gather endorsements and get commitments for coalition leadership.

General Resources

• Wildlife Summit Guide - A comprehensive guide to hosting a wildlife summit in your state.
• Best Practices from Wisconsin - NWF's best practices guide for hosting summits based on Wisconsin's regional information sessions.
• Displays Available for Your Wildlife Summit

Agendas & Invitations from Wildlife Summits & Similar Events

Connecticut

• CWCS Release Media Event - 2/1/2006
• Conserving Connecticut's Wildlife Conference - 5/2/2006

Maryland & District of Columbia

• Maryland/DC Wildlife Summit Invitation -4/19/2007
• Maryland/DC Wildlife Summit Agenda -4/19/2007

New Hampshire

• New Hampshire's Second Wildlife Summit - 2/9/2006

New Jersey

• New Jersey's First Wildlife Action Plan Stakeholder Meeting - 2/23/2006
• New Jersey's Second Wildlife Action Plan Stakeholder Meeting - 4/6/2006
• Piedmont Plains Prioritization Meeting Invitation - 9/7/2006

Vermont

• Vermont's Second Wildlife Congress and Action Plan Celebration -  9/9/2006

Wisconsin

• Agenda and Press Release from one of Wisconsin's regional info sessions -  12/4/2006