Conserving America's Fisheries

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is Conserving America's Fisheries through the Fishery Program's Vision for the Future (Fishery Vision). The Fishery Vision was implemented in 2002 and outlines Service activities to provide for aquatic species conservation and management, aquatic habitat conservation and management, cooperation with Native Americans, leadership in science and technology, partnership and accountability, public use and workforce management.

The Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) is working to implement Fishery Vision objectives in the Great lakes. Use the links below to learn more about station programs that address components of the Vision.

Fishery Program Vision for the Future Objectives

Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Management
Aquatic Species Conservation and Management
Cooperation with Native Americans
Leadership in Science and Technology
Partnerships and Accountability
Public Use
Workforce Management

Resource Materials

The Fisheries Program (pdf - 1.83 Mb)

The Fisheries Program's Vision for the Future (pdf - 2.95 Mb)

Conserving America's Fisheries - A Proud Past, A Bright Future (pdf - 4.03 Mb)

Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance Program (pdf - 872 Mb)

Performance, People, and Partners (pdf - 1.20 Mb)

National Fish Habitat Initiative (pdf - 1.23 Mb)

Invasive Species Program (pdf - 953 Mb)

Conserving America's Fisheries Vision for the Future document (pdf - 89.6 Mb)

Useful Websites

Conserving America's Fisheries Website - http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/CAF/index.htm

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