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The Southwest Regional Office, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, administers 12 fisheries field stations in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The Division of Fishery Resources in the Southwest encompasses five national fish hatcheries, three fish technology centers, one fish health center, and three fishery resources offices. The Division of Fishery Resources also has responsibility to control aquatic invasive species.
Mission Statement
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Fisheries Program is to conserve, protect and enhance fishery and aquatic resources and their habitat for the continuing benefit of the American people
Strategic Plan
The 2004-2008 Southwest Region Fisheries strategic plan is now available. A copy of the complete plan is available in pdf format by following the link below.
 Conserving America's Fisheries in the Southwest
Regional Newsletter
Edited by Jeremy Voeltz
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Mike Oetker
Assistant Regional Director-Fisheries
U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Southwest Region
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 248-6620
(505) 248-6845 fax
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 Climate Change and Conservation of Native Amphibians and Reptiles
March 16-18, 2010, Albuquerque, NM
Hosted by the Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
An opportunity to meet other professionals and learn about emerging issues in the field of amphibian and reptile conservation, highlighting:
- Disease management
- Captive programs and husbandry
- Pathogen and parasite diagnostics
- Climate change
 Attendees will leave the conference with an understanding of the patterns and processes affecting imperiled herpetofauna, insight into the application of that knowledge to conservation programs, and enhanced partnerships with others.
RSVP to R2AmphibianClimate@fws.gov
For more information please contact:
Connie Keeler-Foster at 575-734-5910 x16; connie_keelerfoster@fws.gov;
Michelle Christman at 505-761-4715; michelle_christman@fws.gov; or
Chester Figiel at 706-665-3620; chester_figiel@fws.gov
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http://www.fws.gov/eddies/
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