1% for Wildlife
Oregon’s most imperiled wildlife and their habitats are in a downward spiral. Without dedicated funding, their survival hangs in the balance. Support critical funding to protect and recover Oregon’s native wildlife.
How it works
"1% for Wildlife" would raise the statewide lodging tax (TLT) from 1.5% to 2.75%. The funds raised by the tax will go directly to imperiled fish, wildlife, and habitat recovery efforts. With nearly 300 species at an elevated risk of extinction and 11 habitats of greatest conservation need, these additional investments would be life-saving.
About the bill
Oregon is home to an incredible diversity of native plants, wildlife, and the habitats that support them. Yet, many species are being pushed to extinction by habitat loss, climate change, and human-cased pressures. Without long-term, reliable funding to support their recovery, we risk losing them forever.
What it does
“1% for Wildlife” would raise the statewide lodging tax (TLT) from 1.5% to 2.75%. The funds raised by the tax will go directly to imperiled fish, wildlife, and habitat recovery efforts. With nearly 300 species at an elevated risk of extinction and 11 habitats of greatest conservation need, these additional investments would be life-saving.
Why this funding source
From wild salmon in our rivers and iconic birds in the Klamath refuges to gray whales migrating along the coast, these species and landscapes define Oregon’s natural beauty and fuel our tourism economy.
Economic Impact
Even with this increase of 1%, Oregon would still have the 3rd lowest statewide tourism tax in the country. Download the economic analysis.