Improve and standardize the ability of multiple agencies to conduct CWD education, outreach, and effective public management

This Cooperative Agreement award, with a total funding amount of $128,095.17, was granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) under the Wildlife Services program (CFDA 10.028). The award aims to improve and standardize the ability of multiple agencies to conduct Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) education, outreach, and effective public management. The Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW), a state government agency, is the awardee responsible for delivering these services. The award period runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. Through this funding, WDFW will provide a range of scientific, conservation, and management services focused on preserving, protecting, and managing fish, wildlife, and ecosystems in Washington state, with a particular emphasis on CWD-related activities such as wildlife population monitoring, sample collection and testing, development of diagnostic methods, and educational outreach.