This application commits the FFY 23 appropriated SWG funds through 7 new projects

The Game and Fish Commission of Wyoming received a $864,283 formula grant award from the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6 under the State Wildlife Grants program (CFDA 15.634). The funding will support seven new projects through December 2026 to conserve species of greatest conservation need in Wyoming. There are over 800 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mollusks and crustaceans in the state, with 278 identified as most in need of conservation. More than 80 species are currently at risk of potential listing under the Endangered Species Act. This award will fund efforts to gather more data on species with little information regarding their status, distribution and habitats. Projects will also focus on non-game species, native fish, reptiles and amphibians, which are underfunded and in need of special consideration. Subawards may be provided to partners such as the University of Wyoming and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory to conduct related research and monitoring activities outlined in Wyoming's wildlife management plans.

There are over 800 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mollusk and crustaceans in wyoming, as well as hundreds of insects and other invertebrates. Of those 800, there are 278 species identified to be in greatest conservation need in wyoming. Over 80 species are currently considered to be at some risk of listing under the federal endangered species act. Many of these species are those that have the least available data concerning their status, distribution and habitats. Non-game species, native fish species, reptiles, and amphibians are all under-funded and in need ofspecial consideration.