loading . . . Take a Stand for Wildlife in Lynwood on Nov. 14-15 Washington's wildlife needs your voice at the Nov. 14-15 Lynwood Commission meeting! The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has long snubbed urban and suburban areas of the state, believing that only people in rural areas have a stake in the future of our state’s wildlife. Two years ago, the Commission held its first meeting in King County in 25 years. Commissioners have never met in Snohomish County until now. The Commission will meet in Lynwood from Nov. 13 to 15. This is our opportunity to show commissioners how deeply people in this region care about wildlife—and remind them that they are there to serve all of us.Please attend if you can, and after the meeting on Nov. 14, join Washington Wildlife First and Snohomish Indivisible for Paws and Pints, to learn more about our work and connect with fellow wildlife advocates. We encourage people to testify if they feel comfortable, to speak out for Washington's wolves or orcas, or about the wildlife-related issue that matters most to you. However, your presence alone will send a powerful message that we are watching, we care, and we insist that commissioners fulfill their duty to “preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage” Washington’s wildlife for everyone in the state! 1. Attend the Commission Meeting📍Embassy Suites Lynnwood, 20610 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA (Map)🗓️ Friday & Saturday, Nov. 14–15, 2025 (The public may also attend committee meetings on Thursday, Nov. 13). ✍️ RSVP here, so we can keep you posted on any changes.The meetings will start at 8 a.m. each day and end at about 5 p.m. on Thursday, 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and 10:45 on Saturday. You can watch any part of the meeting and stay for as long as you like, but we urge you to come during open public comment at the start of each day. If you plan to attend for public comment, please arrive before 8 a.m. to grab a seat before the meeting starts. Dress to represent! Wear blue or forest green to show your support for wildlife. Upon arrival, find someone from Washington Wildlife First, and we will give you a pin!Join us for coffee and donuts on Saturday! Look for Washington Wildlife First, Snohomish County Indivisible and other coalition partners near the meeting room on Saturday. Stop by to chat, learn more, and enjoy coffee and donuts!2. Testify During Open Public Comment📝 Register to testify here. For open public comment, select either agenda item 2 (for Friday comment) or item 11 (Saturday).✍️ RSVP here to let us know you plan to speak, ask us to register for you, receive draft talking points, and/or attend our preparation session! Make an even bigger impact by speaking on behalf of wildlife! The public may testify on any fish or wildlife-related topic during open public comment starting at roughly 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 and 8:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 (we suggest arriving by 7:45 a.m.). Registration will fill up fast—and we want to make sure the Commission hears from plenty of pro-wildlife voices. If you want to speak, please register ASAP, and get in touch at info@wawildlifefirst if you have any trouble. (If you cannot attend in person, you may be able to testify by Zoom, if time remains after in-person testimony.) Want to speak for wildlife, but not sure what to say? We are happy to help! If you RSVP, we will circulate talking points and invite you to attend a testimony prep session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. 3. Join us for "Paws and Pints"After Friday's meeting, join Washington Wildlife First and Snohomish County Indivisible to unwind, learn more about our work, and connect with fellow advocates! We encourage you to join us even if you cannot attend the Commission meeting. 📍 Hemlock State Brewing Co. 23601 56th Ave W, Ste. 400, Mountlake Terrace, WA (Map) 🗓️ Friday, November 14, 2025 🕔 5:30–7 p.m. ✍️ RSVP here so we can put you on the list🐾 What’s at Stake The Commission just released its agenda for the Lynwood meeting this morning. We will provide more information on agenda items before the meeting, but in the meantime, we encourage people to discuss these current issues: Wolf recovery: Speak out against WDFW's efforts to destroy the Sherman wolf pack, adding to the 36 state endangered wolves it has already killed for a single beef producer. Meanwhile, WDFW’s own population model shows that at current mortality levels, there is only a 1% chance the wolf population will recover in the next 50 years. Insist that the Commission pass a rule to limit wolf killing and support recovery! Orca Recovery: We just learned that J-64, the latest calf born to the Southern Resident J-Pod, has died. Our orcas are in serious trouble, and scientists have told us what we need to do to save them. Why isn’t the Commission taking action? Agency Reform: Demand an agency that respects science, makes ethical decisions, and reflects the values of all Washingtonians—rather than one that prioritizes serving consumptive special interests. Learn more on our NotMYWDFW campaign page. Your voice matters — whether you testify or simply show up in solidarity. Let’s fill every seat and send a powerful message: Washingtonians care about wildlife. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stand-up-for-wildlife-lynwood-wa
