Free Wildlife Conference to be Held in Stillwater
News Release July 8, 2004
It is not too late to make plans to attend a special Oklahoma wildlife conference to be held July 13-15. Held on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, the conference is the next step in the development of the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS).
The Strategy, which is being created by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in collaboration with wildlife enthusiasts, will address the needs of all fish and wildlife species in the state. It will also use a habitat approach, rather than a species-by-species management approach. All 50 states are creating similar strategies. When fit together like a puzzle, they will show the current state of America’s wildlife and identify actions needed to keep fish and wildlife populations healthy.
This conference is one vitally important step - and opportunity - in the process of preparing Oklahoma’s CWCS. The purpose of this conference is to bring together people who care about the future of fish and wildlife conservation in Oklahoma, especially those most knowledgeable about fish and wildlife resources in Oklahoma, along with the best available information about species and habitats of greatest conservation need. The conference will include special workshops for both scientists as well as workshops where the general public can voice their opinions about the future of wildlife conservation in the state.
Those interested in attending the conference can see an agenda and further details by logging on to wildlifedepartment.com. Anyone with an interest in wildlife in Oklahoma is welcome, particularly those with knowledge about specific species, habitats, or conservation actions. For more information about the conference or to register, send an e-mail to spencer.a@bresnan.net.