Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

What's going on at FWS

With more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges, 70 national fish hatcheries, numerous regional and field offices across the country and thousands of active conservation projects, the nearly 8,000 employees of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...

Almond trees in bloom
Habitat Restoration
A Central Valley collaborative seeding change 
In the heart of California’s Central Valley - where fertile soil and economic demands collide - a quiet transformation is taking root. This weaving of crops and habitat together, to build resilience and partnerships between farmers, seed producers, conservationists and communities. We at the U.S....
Our Partners
Scaling up brook trout conservation in the Delaware River watershed
Partners received funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund and the Department of the Interior’s America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative to support interstate brook trout conservation in the Delaware River watershed
River Herring Returning up the Merrimack River
Habitat Restoration
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Partners Announce More Than $23.4 Million for Fish Conservation
Through the National Fish Habitat Partnership, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and partners are providing more than $23.4 million to support 53 on-the-ground fish habitat conservation projects in 29 states. The Service is providing $5.9 million this year, with non-governmental organizations,...
Man holds fly rod and net as he catches a trout.
History and Culture
Casting a Conservation Legacy 75 Years of the Sport Fish Restoration Act
This year, the Sport Fish Restoration Act turns 75. This milestone marks three-quarters of a century ensuring that sport fish populations and aquatic habitats are healthy, sustainable, and accessible for all. No other funding method has had the same longevity, consistency, and significance for...
Three red fish in leaves are seasoned for cooking
Get Involved
Fishing Pono in Hawaiʻi: A Call to Honor Nature and Its Gifts
Hawaiʻi is a space where culture, nature, and sustainability are woven together. At the heart of this connection is the ancient Hawaiian concept of living pono — a word that translates to righteous or proper. In the context of fishing, pono is a way of life that speaks to a deep responsibility to...
A scenic photo of a swamp in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on a clear day.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Wetlands Inventory
Wetlands contribute to the health, safety, and prosperity of communities by supplying clean water, protecting people and infrastructure from floods and storms, and providing opportunities for recreation including birding, hunting, fishing, and boating. Wetlands have long been central to the mission...

Our Focus

The history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be traced back to 1871. We are the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations. Here are just a few of our focus areas...

What We Do For You

If you’re looking for places to experience nature; interested in partnering with us; seeking technical advice, permits, grants, data or scientific research; want to know more about today’s conservation challenges; looking for ways on how you can get involved and make a difference -- the Service has a lot to offer and more…

Visit Us - Our Locations

With more than 560 national wildlife refuges, dozens of national fish hatcheries and more than 100 field offices, there are numerous great U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service locations to visit.