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Oregon: Help protect wildlife by supporting HB 2977!

Oregon’s wildlife and natural heritage are part of what makes this state so special. But as our communities grow and outdoor recreation increases, the need to better protect wildlife, reduce conflicts, and promote coexistence between people and animals has never been more urgent.

The “1% for Wildlife” bill (HB 2977) is a commonsense solution that would help safeguard Oregon’s wildlife for generations to come. By adding just a 1% increase to the state’s transient lodging tax—along with an additional 0.25% under a proposed amendment—this bill would create much-needed funding to:

Establish a Wildlife Stewardship Program under the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, with dedicated biologists to help prevent conflicts with wildlife, reducing unnecessary killing of wild animals.
Create a wolf coexistence biologist position to help livestock owners minimize and prevent conflicts with wolves, decreasing lethal management of these iconic animals.
Support wildlife rehabilitators through a new grants program that provides critical care for injured and orphaned wildlife.
Bolster anti-poaching efforts that protect Oregon’s wildlife from illegal killing and trafficking.

This forward-thinking legislation reflects Oregon values: protecting wildlife, supporting local communities and preserving the state’s rich biodiversity for the future.

TAKE ACTION

Please take a moment to send a message to your state representative and state senator and urge them to support HB 2977 to fund vital wildlife conservation efforts. Use the form below to contact your lawmakers today.

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Dear Legislator,  

As your constituent, I’m writing to urge you to support HB 2977, the “1% for Wildlife” bill, increasing Oregon’s transient lodging tax to fund wildlife protection and support habitat conservation. 

This bill represents a balanced, proactive approach that benefits both wildlife and communities. By making a modest increase to the transient lodging tax, we can invest in long-term conservation, help prevent conflicts and ensure Oregon’s wildlife remains a treasured part of our state for generations to come. Oregonians care deeply about wildlife, and increasing development, outdoor recreation and human-wildlife conflicts are putting many species at risk. Along with conserving vulnerable species and habitat restoration, HB 2977 would provide much-needed, dedicated funding for wildlife coexistence, habitat connectivity, anti-poaching efforts and grant funding for wildlife rehabilitators across the state. 

Please support the species and habitats that make Oregon an incredible place to visit by passing HB 2977 today.

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