🎥Together with Reece Whitby MLA and Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Director General Stuart Smith, we recognised our staff who had undertaken further studies and training at our annual graduation and awards ceremony. 🙌The ceremony acknowledged staff who had demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and excelled in their chosen field. 🌳Their efforts play a direct role in the conservation and protection of our wildlife and the environment, now and into the future

Biodiversity supports all life in Washington. It is Washington's greatest asset. Protecting and restoring biodiversity in Washington is an important investment in the present and future of our state’s fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and people. WDFW and the state of Washington are investing significantly in projects and programs -- in coordination with many state, local, tribal, and private partners -- aimed to help stem the tide of biodiversity loss in the state and build towards more resilient and