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In general, Fish and Wildlife Service programs help conserve species and their habitats which helps species address potential threats such as a changing climate. In many instances, our efforts will serve the dual role of restoring habitat and offsetting the Service’s carbon footprint by sequestering carbon in restored wetlands, forests, prairies and other habitats. We also routinely plan for change, adapt to changes, and assess, manage or ameliorate various threats to species and habitats. Read more about how our programs address climate change.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is developing a staged approach in addressing climate change. Beginning in 2008 we began assessing our existing efforts and co-hosting a series of regional workshops and a national workshop, exploring emerging knowledge and reaching out to partners. In 2009, we will apply what we are learning, focusing on strategic and biologically-based landscape planning, on-the-ground conservation, and building awareness.

We are also taking steps to reduce our carbon emissions by increasing the efficiency of our automotive and working vehicle fleet. We are recycling and we are increasing employee telework arrangements to reduce commutes. We focus on energy efficiency and alternative energy sources when we purchase goods and equipment, and when we construct or renovate our buildings. Read more about the federal government’s efforts.

The Pacific Region of the Fish and Wildlife Service has joined the Federal Green Challenge. We intend to reduce our Green House Gas/Carbon Footprint by 5% over the next year. We will do this by managing our energy, transportation, waste and water. We will

1) Set a goal of at least a 5% reduction for the next year and in two of the four areas;
2) Establish a 2006 or 2007 baseline;
3) Work toward meeting our goals for the next year; and
4) measure our results at year’s end