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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, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."

The Endangered Species Program in the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office has the responsibilities for activities specified under the Endangered Species Act of 1973..... MORE-->   The Fisheries Program focus is to design and conduct investigations that guide and evaluate the success of aquatic habitat restoration efforts that will lead to the recovery...MORE-->   The Arcata Conservation Partnerships Program is comprised of two biologists and a fluvial geomorphologist/engineer that work in partnership with local entities and landowners to...MORE-->

Office Current Events: NEW - 08/13/2008 - Fish and Wildlife Service publishes revised designation of critical habitat for the Northern Spotted Owl News Release Federal Register Notice - Revised Designation of Critical Habitat 07/09/2008 -Klamath Juvenile Salmonid Health Update 06/01/2008 - Willow Creek Trap on the Trinity River 05/16/2008 -Fish and Wildlife Service releases final Recovery Plan for the Northern Spotted Owl News Release Questions and Answers Final Recovery Plan Responses to Comments 05/15/2008 - Ashy Storm-Petrel to be Considered for Possible Federal Protection under ESA News Release Facts and Q & A Federal Register Notice 05/14/2008 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Completes 14 Five Year Reviews Behrens' silverspot butterfly 5-year review

Featured Project: Humboldt Bay Water Control Structure Inventory During the summer of 2006, the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office conducted an inventory of water control structures around Humboldt Bay, California. This project was co-funded by the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District, California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The objective of this project was to develop a GIS database containing spatial data for all tidegates, culverts, and other water control structures surrounding Humboldt Bay. This information was considered important for the development of a strategic approach to estuarine restoration, and for the development of improved management strategies for operation, replacement, or modification of the structures where needed. The information was also considered critical in planning for protection of property and habitats in the event of an oil spill...More Details .