Our Mission
Inspire, empower, and enable Oregon's wildlife professionals and students to promote science-based wildlife conservation and management through the participation and leadership of an open and inclusive community of members.
ORTWS is an affiliated state chapter of The Wildlife Society. The Chapter has a long-standing tradition of supporting wildlife professionals and students in the state of Oregon, and we strive to provide members, land-owners, decision makers, and the public with up to date science-based information. Our Strategic Plan includes these goals and objectives.
Develop and maintain programs that facilitate professional development of natural resources professionals
- Coordinate and develop training programs for resource professionals
- Promote adherence to professional standards and ethics
Promote stewardship of wildlife and their habitats through the use of sound ecological information
- Assume a leadership role in advocating policy, administrative rules, or laws that affect the conservation and stewardship of wildlife in Oregon
- Encourage members to take action on matters affecting wildlife resources
- Support publication and distribution of sound ecological information related to wildlife in Oregon
Increase public awareness and appreciation of wildlife
- Seek opportunities for the Chapter to provide information on wildlife science, management, and policy to the public
- Recognize groups and individuals for taking action on behalf of our natural resources
- Promote and assist in wildlife education programs in schools and communities
Develop an active and diverse membership and maintain an organization that provides excellence in member services
- Actively promote membership within the Chapter
- Explore opportunities for alternative membership categories and leadership structures