ACTION NEEDED !! Help stop the slaughter of WA's ENDANGERED wolves !!

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 at the Embassy Suites hotel.. 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. (Read more below about What's at Stake). 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! 

Here are details on how to participate!

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. Find the agenda here.

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.org 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!

4. Bring a Friend and Spread the Word

Every additional person helps reinforce our message! Please help us spread the word.

✅ Forward this email to friends family or colleagues 

✅ Share this post on your Facebook and Instagram

✅ Ask a friend to join you at the event. 

Together we will let the Commission know that we expect WDFW to represent the values of all Washingtonians.