U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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...

Wildlife Management

Interior Department Announces $102.9 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced $102.9 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to conserve, restore or enhance ...

Aug 4, 2025

Closeup of an Indigo snake the longest snake native to the U.S.

The Indigo Trail: Restoring Balance in the Wild

When Traci Wood speaks of indigo snakes, her passion for the species radiates. Its infectious. Wood serves as the State Wildlife Grant Coordinator for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and has been part of ADCNR’s indigo snake reintroduction program since its...

Jul 29, 2025

ʻEkupuʻu standing on branch eating seeds after it was released at Midway Atoll

Wildlife Management

The Return of ʻEkupuʻu to Kuaihelani

After 80 years, Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) is once again home to the endangered ʻekupuʻu (Laysan finch). On July 21 and 22, a team of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff and partners released 100 birds at Kuaihelani on Eastern Island, making this the first time in eight decades that ʻekupuʻu graces...

Jul 23, 2025

Biologist and small child open an otter crate to release a river otter

Wildlife Management

River Otter Revival

Once a familiar sight across America’s waterways, river otters dwindled across much of their native range by the mid-20th century. The culprits were all too common: pollution, unregulated harvest, and rapid habitat loss. Streams once teeming with life turned silent. But today, cleaner waterways,...

Jul 28, 2025

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Our Partners

Highlands grant protects 60 acres in New Jersey

Funding from the Service's Highlands Conservation Act grant program was key to conserving 60 acres in rural New Jersey after 10 years of trying. The Treanor Preserve protects water quality and wildlife habitat, while offering recreation opportunities to the community of Tewksbury.

Jul 24, 2025

Endangered Species Act

Roanoke logperch delisted

After reviewing the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined the Roanoke logperch — a large freshwater darter — is no longer at risk of extinction and will be removed from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. Aquatic restoration efforts and...

Jul 21, 2025

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...

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Pollinators

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National Wildlife Refuges

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Protecting Wildlife

Climate Change

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National Fish Hatchery System

Law Enforcement

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…

Partners for Fish and Wildlife: Landowners (Heguy Family) Meet with Partners for Fish and Wildlife Biologist Chris Jasmine and Carol Evans of the Bureau of Land Management to Review Progress

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.