2025 Maine State Wildlife Action Plan Revision

Maine's State Wildlife Action Plans provides a blueprint for proactively conserving fish and wildlife to help prevent species from becoming endangered. First created in 2005, the plan is updated every 10 years to periodically evaluate the health of wildlife populations and identify conservation opportunities.

Now is our chance--MDIFW, conservation partners, and you, the public--to set the framework for the next 10 years of conservation. Together we can better protect Maine's fish, wildlife, and natural resources.

Get Involved

Conservation partners and the public are critical to updating the plan and putting its recommendations into practice. Earlier in the planning process, the public helped shape the list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need, as well as identify major threats and potential conservation actions. Now, we are inviting you to review and comment on the draft 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, in whole or in part (see individual elements below).

We're Seeking Input on the Draft State Wildlife Action Plan

All feedback must be submitted online by Sunday, August 31 at 11:59pm. To provide input:

• Click the Element(s) below to review the draft plan
• Share your feedback using this online form. Each element will have its own comment box for your feedback. While we welcome all input, comments that are specific, constructive, or offer potential solutions are more useful. Public comments will be summarized and reviewed by the Maine Wildlife Action Plan Coordination Team.

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