The State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) is the conservation strategy document developed by the wildlife agency for each state to give habitat managers, landowners, partners, researchers, and others a blueprint for what information is needed and what can be done to help fish, wildlife, and natural habitats. The Texas SWAP is up for a comprehensive revision over the next year and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking for our help.
The SWAP identifies species at risk, outlines threats to biodiversity, and sets out actions to ensure the survival of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats. It plays a crucial role in guiding conservation efforts and securing federal funding for long-term sustainability. If the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act succeeds in passing in the future, the SWAP will help direct how the money is spent. The update will modernize the plan and reflect the latest data on species conservation. For the first time, the SWAP will also be presented entirely online, making it more accessible to everyone.
As part of this process, TPWD and the Texas Alliance for America's Fish and Wildlife (TAAFW), a project of TCA, are partnering to gather valuable feedback from stakeholders across the state. We want to know what information is most important to you, how you prefer to receive it, and what your priorities and barriers to conservation are.
Take the SWAP survey.
Access more information, watch an introductory video, and download a free social media toolkit on TAAFW's website.