Florida's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP)
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Florida’s current State Wildlife Action Plan was approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in October 2019. In 2024, an addendum adding plant Species of Greatest of Conservation Need was approved.
What's in the SWAP?
Florida’s State Wildlife Action Plan is a comprehensive, statewide plan for conserving our wildlife and natural areas for future generations. The plan highlights Florida’s native wildlife and habitats, including Species of Greatest Conservation Need whose populations are at risk or declining. The plan also outlines specific conservation actions to protect them. The strategies outlined in the plan direct the use of State Wildlife Grant funding and other FWC resources. Florida’s Action Plan is part of a nationwide effort by all 50 states and 5 U.S. territories to develop action plans and qualify for federal funding through the State Wildlife Grants Program. This is the only federal program with the explicit goal of preventing endangered species listings and is centered on species not targeted by other efforts.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 4: Florida's Species of Greatest Conservation Need
- Appendix B: Florida's Conservation Actions
- Chapter 2: Florida's Ecosystems
- Chapter 5: Monitoring Florida's SGCN and Habitats
- Appendix C: Threats to Fish and Wildlife: Integrating a Standard Lexicon for Biodiversity Conservation
- Chapter 3: Wildlife in Urban and Working Lands
- Appendix A: Aligning FWC's Regional Assessments with the State Wildlife Action Plan
- Appendix D: Road Map to the Eight Required Elements
SWAP Goals and Objectives
The SWAP Implementation Goals direct the use of FWC resources, including State Wildlife Grants, and provide opportunities for partners to coordinate on conservation priorities. The following Implementation Goals and objectives will be achieved through five State Wildlife Grant funding cycles, with projects beginning in 2024.
SWAP Implementation
FWC’s on the ground implementation of the Action Plan occurs through the development of partnerships with scientists, businesses, landowners and volunteers that possess the necessary expertise to address implementation goals and objectives. The ultimate goal is for Florida's broader conservation community to share ownership of the Action Plan, by implementing SWAP conservation actions and pooling financial resources to leverage cooperative conservation efforts. We encourage you to contact your regional FWC biologist to discuss how the SWAP’s conservation actions and goals align with yours or those of your organization.
