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Falls Church, VA 272,052 followers

We’re dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and plants, and their habitats.

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The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We manage more than 565 national wildlife refuges and more than 60 national fish hatcheries, in addition to other facilities. All job opportunities are posted on: http://usajobs.gov Learn more about working for us: http://www.fws.gov/humancapital/ Learn more about our people: #WeAreUSFWS USFWS Social Media Comment Policy: https://fws.gov/social-media To view accessible videos with closed captions and audio descriptions visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZb5DyVcCk95JmW7w-UV\_oW-dsKZUgz6J Disclaimer and Copyright Information: https://www.fws.gov/disclaimer

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Government Administration

Company size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Falls Church, VA

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1940

Specialties

conservation, climate change, fish, wildlife, endangered species, migratory birds, public lands, biology, research, science, fire management, ecosystem services, wildlife conservation, national wildlife refuge, national fish hatchery, fish hatchery, wildlife refuge, law enforcement, environmental policy, birds, fishing, hunting, birding, wildlife photography, and wildlife observation

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5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041, US
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1875 Century Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30345, US
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1 Federal Drive
Fort Snelling, MN 55111, US
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1875 Century Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30345, US
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Never underestimate the power of mussels. 💪🏼 Did you know we have a Mussel Mortality Response Team? In partnership with other organizations, this team investigates pathogenic causes of mussel mortality events. Unlike fish die-offs, mussel mass mortality events can be harder to find because the shells are often found under the surface of the water. Scientists are trying to better understand the scope of these events. Freshwater mussels are one of the most endangered species in the world and the ecosystems they are found in cannot afford to lose such an important organism. Check out the comments to learn more about a critter that some call "the livers of our rivers" because of their ability to filter water.#UnleashTheSciencePhoto of two tanks showing the impact of freshwater mussels' pumping power. The one on the left had no mussels and the one on the right had fifteen mussels. In just 90 minutes, the mussels cleared the tank of suspended particles. Photo courtesy of D. Kreeger, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Small program, big vision: How we are using and building evidence to move beyond crisis management in international wildlife conservation. We’re excited to share our guest article featured on Evaluation.gov! The USFWS Division of International Conservation is driving forward with a learning-first, evidence-based approach that redefines how we fund conservation for lasting impact. A big thanks to the Federal Evaluation Community, Diana Epstein, and the Evaluation Officer Council for highlighting our work to create more effective solutions for global conservation challenges. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/vkUg50U82UXPhoto of mountain gorillas in Central Africa by Dirck Byler/USFWS
We have some fantastic BFF news. No, not your BFF. The other BFFs. We are excited to announce a groundbreaking achievement in endangered species research: the first-ever birth of black-footed ferrets (BFF) produced by a cloned endangered animal! Antonia, a cloned black-footed ferret, has successfully given birth to two healthy offspring after mating with Urchin, a 3-year-old male black-footed ferret at Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. This marks the first time a cloned U.S. endangered species has produced offspring, showcasing a critical step forward in using cloning to enhance genetic diversity in conservation efforts. Check out the comments to learn more about this exciting newsPhoto courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Looking to get a head start on a career in science? We have some summer seasonal positions that majorly suck. (sea lamprey joke) We have multiple positions open for biological science technician and biological science aid. Where: Marquette Biological Station, Marquette, Michigan or the Ludington Biological Station, Ludington, Michigan Start date: MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025 Application deadline: 11/26/2024 Your main duties will be to provide technical support to control invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes and its tributaries. See the links for the full list of duties and how to apply to the suckiest jobs ever! (only the sea lamprey suck) Bio Tech: https://ow.ly/sQI650U75r3Bio Tech: https://ow.ly/hwCX50U75r2Bio Aid: https://ow.ly/8ejA50U75r4Photo of an invasive sea lamprey attached to a person's arm by Mara Koenig/USFWS
When you're the only one who notices a friend taking a picture. Endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep actually have pretty keen eyesight which helps them spot potential predators! They live in elevations that range from 4,000-14,000 feet and are subspecies unique to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Credit: Nathan Hurner/USFWS
Pacific giant salamanders are undefeated in staring contests. Their secret weapons are those fanning gills, which let them breathe underwater and distract competitors. This Cope’s giant salamander is unique because it is believed that most adults keep their feathery gills and rarely transition to life on land, skipping that metamorphic step. USFWS video: Typhanie Shepherd Video description: A low shot of a brown salamander with feathery gills flaring in a clear observation container
Happy Anniversary to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! Signed into law on November 15, 2021, this once-in-a-generation investment in the nation’s infrastructure and economic competitiveness, has helped support our work and the work of our conservation partners. We were directly appropriated $455 million over five years to help address water quality, help improve conditions for waterfowl and salmon, control aquatic invasive species, remove obsolete dams, and so much more. Check out the comments for an audio-described version of the video and to learn more about how our BIL funded projects are helping to restore ecosystems across the nation. Video by Kayt Jonsson/USFWS
🔊Kak-Kak-Kak-Kak!🚨 Incoming… American Goshawk! While one of the most elusive birds of prey, the American Goshawk is also incredibly territorial and fiercely defensive. So much so that they are known to ATTACK (talons out, aim for the face!) people that get too close to their nests or young. Technicians Emily Schmeltz and Kinkela Vicich got a front-row seat to the action while doing nest surveys on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska this past summer. While goshawks have been well-studied in some parts of the contiguous United States, there’s still much to learn about them in Alaska. On JBER, with its multiple airfields and risk for bird-aircraft strike hazards, it is critical to understand goshawk habitat selection and nest sites across base. 🦅 🎖️Did you know? The Department of Defense has been a committed partner in bird conservation in Alaska for decades. Since 1994, the USFWS Alaska Migratory Bird team has been working with biologists on JBER to understand the birds on base and how to protect these shared resources. 🔗 Read more about this collaborative fieldwork at the link in the comments. 📷 Kinkela Vicich/USFWS
Hiring alert! We have a senior fish and wildlife biologist position open in California. Where: San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office, located in Sacramento, California Pay: GS-11/12 Apply: From 11/12/24 to 11/25/24 This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in conservation working on challenging, large Federal water operations projects in the San Francisco Bay-Delta. The ideal individual will have the opportunity to work with interagency teams and partners to evaluate and assist in the negotiation and implementation of conservation measures to provide regulatory protections and compliance for listed pelagic estuarine fishes, reptiles, plants, birds, and mammals. Check out the full job announcement here and come join our team: https://ow.ly/EmJ150U6YotPhoto at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge by Charles Tu (sharetheexperience)
It's a chicken... it's a duck... it's an American coot! This species is actually a member of the rail family! Instead of webbed feet, American coots have strong legs and long, lobed toes, making them skilled at navigating on land and in open water. Photo by Rick Cantu/USFWS

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