The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program’s Manual 10b: Habitat Conservation Account. These changes relate to intent language and evaluation criteria for both the Critical Habitat and Natural Areas funding categories.

Background and proposed changes can be reviewed in the Public Comment Package. Comments can be submitted by completing this web form and will be accepted until11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2025.

This request for public comment can also be found on RCO’s website under Current Activities.

QUESTIONS? Questions about the proposed changes can be emailed to Nick Norton, Policy and Planning specialist, at [email protected].