Oregon bird watchers. Photo Credit: ODFW

If you are reading this Toolbox, you probably are already motivated to take action that supports fish, wildlife and their habitats. Maybe because you care about species and ecosystems in their own right, or maybe because of the benefits people derive from healthy ecosystems and the fish and wildlife that live in them – benefits that include fishing, hunting, clean water, time in nature to recharge alone or with friends and family, and many, many more.

You may be looking to this Toolbox to build your capability to take conservation action, including gaining knowledge about what actions can be helpful, or gaining skills in taking those actions. Or you may be looking to find out more about opportunities to act – how to take advantage of your unique situation and find actions that work for you, your neighborhood or community, and for the environment around you.

Different groups of people may find different sections more useful. Feel free to browse as your interest strikes you, or to start with the section most aligned with where you live, recreate, or work. If you have any questions or want to dive deeper, please reach out to your local biologist.