Our Partners
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today joined leaders from Bowie State University, Alabama A...
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...
Habitat Restoration
Gold Creek, about 55 miles east of Seattle, Washington, in the Cascade Range, is about to experience a massive transformation, one that will reopen pathways of wildlife migration and return the cold, clear water that the Endangered Species Act-listed bull trout and other anadromous fish need to...
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After two days of competition, Adam Grimm of Wallace, South Dakota, emerged as the winner of the 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with an acrylic painting of a pair of spectacled eiders. The announcement was made at an in-person event and via livestream at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich,...
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It’s all hands on deck, as we rally for a future filled with monarch butterflies and we’re pleased that so many folks in Illinois are right there with us. Take a moment to learn about how we’re connecting with folks, young and old alike, with the Becoming an Outdoor Family educational series at...
Get Involved
The Service mission is about conserving nature – and connecting people with nature – for the benefit of future generations. We do this work where people are - on the landscape, yes, but also in our digital spaces. And despite our name, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conservation mission extends...
Habitat Restoration
Sometimes, clearing a barrier to fish passage is a straight-forward issue: Remove a poorly designed or crumbling culvert, install a smartly designed new one, and many miles of access to cold, clear water are opened. On Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, it’s not that simple. Several groups came...
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
With more than 560 national wildlife refuges, dozens of national fish hatcheries and more than 100 field offices, there are numerous great U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service locations to visit.
