U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (original) (raw)
Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
What's going on at FWS
With more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges, 70 national fish hatcheries, numerous regional and field offices across the country and thousands of active conservation projects, the nearly 8,000 employees of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...
In 2016, the Service published the first interim rule that listed 20 genera of salamanders as injurious to protect them from a lethal fungus known as Bsal. A newly published document affirms this first rule and contains a second interim rule adding 16 genera to that list. By listing them as...
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding $25.7 million to support 28 projects in 11 coastal states to protect, restore or enhance over 10,000 acres of coastal wetlands and adjacent upland habitats and more than eight miles of streams and shoreline under the National Coastal Wetlands...
Our large collaborative partnership with industries, stakeholders, conservation organizations, academia, local and state agencies, and the public, have been leading others to take voluntary actions at all scales to address light pollution and stop bird collisions. This movement has gained momentum...
The Flyway Trail and Viewing Area, which opened in October 2024, is the first-ever walking path from congested East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park to Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and a Menlo Park green space.
Ask a waterfowl hunter what a bird band means to them. You might be surprised to know that waterfowl hunters treasure the bands they collect from their harvest, as well as the information they learn when they report the band. These same bands are also crucial for scientists to track populations,...
We are pleased to announce a 10-year partnership with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to accomplish shared goals in management of grassland and upland habitats and to promote workforce development, education and outreach that support mutual conservation goals.
Our Focus
The history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be traced back to 1871. We are the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations. Here are just a few of our focus areas...
What We Do For You
If you’re looking for places to experience nature; interested in partnering with us; seeking technical advice, permits, grants, data or scientific research; want to know more about today’s conservation challenges; looking for ways on how you can get involved and make a difference -- the Service has a lot to offer and more…
Visit Us - Our Locations
Featured Location
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
Gautier, MS
Featured Location
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
Gautier, MS
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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Fremont, CA
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Commerce City, CO