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NORTHEAST ASSOCIATION OF FISH & WILDLIFE AGENCIES INC
PETERSBURGH, NY · EIN 020418794 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D03 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · neafwa.org
revenue
$506K
expenses
$421K
net assets
$437K
employees
0
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN THE NORTHEAST

profile · synthesized from sources

Regional association of state, provincial, and federal fish and wildlife agencies focused on promoting conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources in the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada. Facilitates coordination, information exchange, and regional policy advocacy among member agencies. Organizes the annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference and supports regional projects aligned with member interests.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference
Annual conference sponsored by the Association to facilitate information exchange, professional development, and collaboration among fish and wildlife professionals in the region
Regional Policy Coordination
Provides a platform for member agencies to coordinate on federal legislation, regulations, and programs affecting fish and wildlife resources
Technical Working Committees
Establishes specialized committees to address specific technical and management issues of mutual interest to member agencies
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Hunting Management 4 activities
    • Advocacy for regional fish and wildlife conservation policy
      Advances conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources in the Northeast region by advocating for state jurisdiction over wildlife, providing input on federal programs and legislation, and promoting high standards of fish and wildlife administration. The organization reviews and comments on proposed regulations, coordinates regional responses to federal actions, and presents regional issues to national bodies.
    • Development and dissemination of Best Management Practices for trapping
      Conducts research and field testing of over 90 trap types with 1,000 trappers and technicians to develop regional Best Management Practices for all 22 furbearing species in North America, adopted by many states; promotes improved trap technology based on animal welfare, efficiency, selectivity, safety, and practicality through national cooperative efforts.
    • Implementation of regulated trapping programs for species conservation
      Implements trapping programs to control predator and furbearer populations threatening endangered species such as turtles, terns, bog turtles, and whooping cranes, and supports regulated trapping to improve shorebird nesting success in the Atlantic Flyway. Also supported beaver removal in Massachusetts following reinstatement of regulated trapping.
    • Technical guidance and coordination for fish and wildlife health and management
      Provides expert guidance and recommendations on free-ranging fish and wildlife health, fisheries management, and furbearer conservation through technical committees; serves as a liaison to NEAFWA Directors and establishes operational guidelines for specialty groups.
  • Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 2 activities
    • Support for national trapper education programs
      Funds and supports a national trapper education program offered free to the public in 28 states through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, enhancing public knowledge and compliance with regulated trapping standards.
    • Support for recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) in outdoor recreation
      Facilitates communication and networking among member states and partners and directs resources to regional trainings and workshops focused on increasing participation in fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting, including hosting dedicated R3 meetings.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Development and maintenance of operational and administrative infrastructure
      Maintains an Operations Manual to document administrative functions, financial controls, and ensure organizational continuity, supporting effective governance and long-term stability.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding and oversight of conservation projects through member-driven budgeting
      Reviews and approves funding requests for conservation projects aligned with organizational objectives through member voting and integrates these into its annual budget, enabling strategic financial support for regional initiatives.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Hosting the annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference
      Sponsors an annual conference that facilitates knowledge exchange among natural resource professionals across career stages, supporting information sharing on fish and wildlife conservation and management practices.
  • Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
    • Scientific research using trapping for species monitoring and restoration
      Conducts catch-and-release research using foothold traps to monitor furbearer populations such as coyote, red fox, bobcat, and otter—often involving radio collaring—and uses carcasses from trappers to assess disease, parasites, and environmental toxicity. Supported black-footed ferret captures in Wyoming enabling captive breeding and ongoing vaccination efforts against plague.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Regional database development for State Wildlife Action Plans
      Develops and maintains a regional database to capture, organize, analyze, and report on key elements of State Wildlife Action Plans, including species, habitats, threats, and conservation actions; enhances data with expert contributions on Regional Species of Greatest Conservation Need and makes it publicly available via interactive tools and downloadable reports.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$506K
Contributions & grants$116K23%
Program service revenue$387K77%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$421K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$80K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$437K
Cash$437K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$437K
Liquid reserves12.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 21
  • ANDREW BOYNE — DIRECTOR
  • BLAIR ADAMS — DIRECTOR
  • BRAD POTTER — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS NORFOLK — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTIE CURLEY — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID GOLDEN — TREASURER
  • JACKIE LENDRUM — DIRECTOR
  • JASON BATCHELDER — DIRECTOR
  • JAY OSKENKOWSKI — DIRECTOR
  • JENNY DICKSON — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY CAMUSO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KARINA STONESIFER — DIRECTOR
  • MARK TISA — PRESIDENT
  • PATRICK EMORY — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL JOHANSEN — DIRECTOR
  • RESE CLOYD — DIRECTOR
  • RYAN BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • SEBASTIEN LEFORT — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE SIMEK — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • TIM SCHAEFFER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 44

Who they work with

  • Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Network — NEAFWA presents regional matters to this national organization for information or further action.
  • Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Network — President serves as ex officio member of its Executive Committee and the Association presents matters of mutual interest to it.
  • Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • District of Columbia Department of the Environment Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Environment & Climate Change Canada Partner — Affiliate/non-voting member of NEAFWA.
  • Fur Institute of Canada Partner — Funded trap research in North America
  • Government of Canada Partner — Jointly funded trap research in North America
  • International Fur Trade Federation Partner — Funded trap research in North America
  • Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Partner — Collaborates through the Furbearers Technical Committee, co-chaired by a biologist from this agency.
  • Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Maryland Department of Natural Resources Government — Works with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on nutria eradication and wetland protection efforts.
  • Maryland Department of Natural Resources Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Partner — Co-hosted the Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) Meeting of the Northeast States.
  • New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • New Hampshire Fish & Game Department Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • New York State Division of Fish and Wildlife Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Pennsylvania Game Commission Government — Partner agency providing photo and likely collaborating on furbearer management initiatives.
  • Pennsylvania Game Commission Government — Provided header photo and collaborates as a state wildlife agency within the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies' network.
  • Pennsylvania Game Commission Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Prince Edward Island Department of Communities, Land and Environment Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Quebec Ministère des Forêts, faune et parcs Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Partner — Member agency of the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • Terwilliger Consulting, Inc. Partner — Developed the Northeast State Wildlife Action Plan Database on behalf of NEAFWA.
+ 14 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Integrated Wildlife Management Framework
    methodology: integrated_wildlife_management
    By balancing ecological, economic, cultural, and recreational values through inclusive, science-informed decision-making, the organization achieves more socially accepted and sustainable wildlife management outcomes, because integrating diverse perspectives reduces conflict and strengthens policy legitimacy.
  • Regional Collaboration for Conservation
    methodology: regional-collaboration
    By fostering cooperation among state and federal agencies, the organization improves fish and wildlife conservation outcomes through shared priorities, pooled resources, and coordinated action, because regional scale enables more effective and ecologically sound management than isolated state efforts.
  • Regulated Utilization as Conservation Tool
    methodology: regulated-utilization-for-conservation
    By promoting regulated trapping and use of abundant wildlife populations, the organization advances conservation goals, because such utilization generates public engagement, provides cost-effective management, supports species sustainability, and funds broader conservation efforts.
  • Science-Based Wildlife Management
    methodology: science-based_management
    By grounding policies in scientific research and professional expertise, the organization ensures ecologically sustainable wildlife management that prioritizes long-term species survival and ecosystem health over short-term or special interest pressures, because evidence-based decision-making produces more resilient and defensible outcomes.