Endangered Species Protection

For more information, email the Natural Resources Assessment Section
or call toll free (877) 301-4555, #6 or (360) 902-2066.

WSDA is assessing the potential impacts of pesticides on threatened and endangered species and aquatic ecosystems to ensure that pesticide use is not a limiting factor in the recovery of threatened and endangered species in Washington state.

WSDA is gathering site-specific pesticide use data, surface water monitoring data, and crop mapping data and developing geo-spatial analysis tools. WSDA is using the data and tools to identify, evaluate and potentially mitigate impacts to Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed species.

If a pesticide is identified as a potential problem for ESA-listed species, WSDA will work with Washington's regulated community to develop a local plan for protecting threatened and endangered species while minimizing the impact on the state's pesticide users.

Useful Links

• Endangered Species Act (ESA) [external link]
• Status Reviews and Listing Information - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) [external link]
• Endangered Species Program - United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) [external link]
• Species of Concern - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) [external link]
• Washington Natural Heritage Program – Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) [external link]

• United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Endangered Species Protection Program (ESPP) [external link]
  • Effects Determinations and Consultations [external link]

• Salmonid Facts - WA State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) [external link]