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Connecticut's Species of Greatest Conservation Need and State Assessment Priority Species

Species of Greatest Conservation Need and State Assessment Priority Species

Use the menu or button below to explore an overview of Species of Greatest Conservation Need and State Assessment Priority Species, Chapter 1 of the 2025-2035 Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan. Alternatively, you may view the entire plan as PDF documents.

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Content last updated on November 13, 2025.

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Connecticut's Species of Greatest Conservation Need and State Assessment Priority Species