Support Funding for Wildlife and Habitat Conservation in Oregon
We have a unique opportunity to protect and recover Oregon’s imperiled wildlife and fish and their habitats this legislative session: 1.25% for Wildlife (HB 4134).
The bad news: for many years, efforts to conserve and recover Oregon’s imperiled wildlife and fish and their habitats have been chronically underfunded. Our State Wildlife Action Plan – used to prioritize conservation efforts – was updated in 2025 adding dozens more imperiled species and revealing that more than a third of the wildlife and fish in our state are in decline. Year after year, the legislature prioritizes other uses of general funds, giving wildlife short shrift. The Trump Administration’s attacks on conservation programs and withdrawal of federal funds is making the situation even more dire.
The good news: we have a solution! 1.25% for Wildlife (HB 4134), a bill that will be introduced in the upcoming 2026 legislative session will generate sustained, reliable funding for wildlife habitat conservation and recovery. By increasing the Oregon tourism tax by just 1.25% (from 1.5% to 2.75%) we can ensure long-term dedicated funding for our most imperiled wildlife and fish species, safeguard essential habitats, and improve ecosystem resiliency in the face of the twin biodiversity and climate crises.rest Management Plan!
