By considering all landscape features in all ecoregions and lake basins and as many taxa as currently possible given available information, the resulting conservation framework, including all potential filter levels, addresses much of the diversity and health of Michigan's wildlife. However, as this is the first edition of the WAP, gaps are present. The information and management approach presented within the action plan will require continued review and revision to fill the gaps and incorporate new information resulting from implemented conservation actions, research and monitoring, and additional data contributed by conservation partners.

Although this action plan has been developed for use by all conservation partners, no implication of individual or organizational/agency accountability should be construed. Although some public agencies may have legal mandates to protect and conserve wildlife, the conservation actions recommended herein are completely voluntary and non-regulatory, even though some suggested actions pertain to regulatory changes.

Each conservation partner, whether government, tribe, organization or individual, will determine for itself which actions are most appropriate to help fulfill its mission and goals. Some of these decisions have already been made; that is, many of the actions proposed in this document were drawn from existing strategies and plans, and implementation may already be in progress. In this way, Michigan's conservation partners have already started on the path toward ensuring representation of the full diversity of Michigan's wildlife species and their habitats. Success will require continued coordination, cooperation and a common vision for the conservation of natural resources in Michigan.