Public invited to comment on proposal to classify island marble butterfly as endangered

Public Comment on Island Marble Butterfly Endangered Status

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting public comments on a proposal to classify the island marble butterfly as endangered in Washington.

The public comment period is open until December 22, 2025.

“There is only one remaining population of island marble in Washington, on San Juan Island,” said Taylor Cotten, WDFW conservation assessment section manager.

For media inquiries, contact Jennifer Sepulveda at 564-669-0850.

Author's summary: WDFW proposes endangered status for island marble butterfly.

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