Currents Publication's photos, Photos: USFWS The Southwestern Region bridges the diverse lands, waters, and people of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Complex organisms inhabiting regional waters are culturally and economically significant to the American public. The range of aquatic habitats and species is extensive and requires specialized management by a dedicated team of biologists and supporting workforce.

The vision of the Service and its Fisheries Program is working with partners to restore and maintain fish and other aquatic resources at self-sustaining levels and for the benefit of the American public. Our work falls into seven primary focal areas key to our vision for the Fisheries Program and is an expression of what we strive to achieve for the benefit of the American public. Follow the links below to learn more about these focal areas:

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

The Southwest Region Fisheries Program's Recreational Fishing and Outdoor Education Program targets communities in which our stations are located and the youth of those towns, villages, and cities. Our primary objective is to foster healthy interaction between people and the outdoors; demonstrate how the USFWS and conservation play important roles in local communities; introduce natural resource career opportunities to young adults; and develop recruitment mechanisms for future employees with programs such as the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC).

Coloring pages from your friends at the Southwest Region.
humpback chub	razorback sucker

Links to fun and exciting adventures from your friends at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

ARRA SW Fisheries Projects:
Dexter
San Marcos
Uvalde
Willow Beach

• "Youth Hiring and Apache Trout Recovery 2009" on YouTube."
• 2010 Humpback Chub Translocation to Shinumo Creek.
• Formerly Endangered Trout Reintroduced to Southwestern Rivers - Gila trout.

• National Fish Hatcheries
• National Fish Hatcheries & Technology Centers
• Fish Health Unit
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices