The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking nominations for its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee (NWAC) through March 30, 2026. The NWAC is comprised of North Carolina citizens and stakeholders who use their scientific, academic, habitat and partnership expertise to provide advice to the NCWRC on nongame wildlife conservation issues and opportunities for the state’s most vulnerable wildlife populations. This input includes guidance on changes to the North Carolina protected species list, development of conservation plans for endangered, threatened and special concern species, as well as sharing of conservation actions among partners to achieve common goals.
“This advisory committee provides valuable stakeholder insight to the NCWRC, expands our scientific awareness and helps grow our partnerships that support and protect North Carolina’s at-risk species and habitats,” said Shannon Deaton, chief of NCWRC’s Habitat Conservation Division. “The valuable role of an NWAC member is to foster a dialogue among N.C. stakeholders specifically targeted on the conservation of at-risk species, as well as implementation of the North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan.” Nominees for expert affiliate seats must have extensive biological, regional, academic, scientific research and/or habitat expertise and experience in matters dealing with nongame wildlife conservation in North Carolina. Nominees for at-large seats are professionals from representative organizations such as federal or state natural resource agencies, non-governmental conservation organizations, universities, land trusts serving North Carolina, industries that operate in and/or manage landscapes and associated wildlife, or other organizations that provide a stakeholder voice in wildlife resources conservation. Individuals should have comprehensive knowledge of nongame aquatic and/or terrestrial wildlife conservation in North Carolina.
NCWRC asks advisory members to participate actively throughout their terms. The advisory committee meets four times a year, usually at NCWRC’s headquarters in Raleigh. The NCWRC’s Board will appoint advisory committee members based on the nominees’ credentials, expertise, affiliation and constituency at large.
Nominations for the NWAC may be submitted by filling out the online form with information regarding affiliation and expertise, cover letter and résumé (if available). Self-nominations are welcome as well. Electronic submissions are preferred; however, hard copies may be mailed to the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee, Attn: Shauna Glover, Wildlife Management Division, MSC 1721, Raleigh, NC 27699-1700.
For more information about the committee or the nomination process, contact Shauna Glover at 919-707-0064.