Conserving the Nature of America
January - December 2010

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee Pocket Guide is a tool for every employee. It provides useful information to help you spread the word about America's natural resources and the Service's role in conserving them.

Table of Contents

Director's Message
Introduction to FWS
FWS Fundamentals
Chronology
Organization Chart
Division Information
Regional Map
Regional Contacts
Field Locations

State and Territorial Fish and Wildlife Agency Contacts
Arctic NWR 50th Anniversary
Climate Change
Invasive Species
Let's Go Outside!
Science Excellence
Permits Programs
Major Events Dates
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Used Abbreviations
Frequently Used Laws, Regulations and Manuals
Travel Tips
Guidance on Lobbying, Advertising, Donations, and Photography Rights
Literature Search Service
Human Capital Tools
Office of Workers' Compensation Program and SCEP/STEP Phone Numbers
Weights and Measurements Chart