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, our 8,400+ 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...

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Climate Change

A warmer, wetter world impacts Arkansas too

The vagaries of a warming world collide at the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. Too much rain, and too much heat, create insupportable conditions for plants, trees, and birds -- and wildlife managers whose job is to maintain the natural world prized by hunters, anglers, birders, hikers, and...

Apr 5, 2023

Climate Change

Partners break ground on largest salt marsh restoration on East Coast

After years of planning, conservation partners broke ground on the largest salt marsh restoration in the eastern U.S.

Mar 28, 2023

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Wildlife Management

Historic Investments to Benefit Klamath Basin Refuges for Future Generations

Through partnerships and funding opportunities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the Service is working to mitigate the significant water crisis in the Klamath Basin and ensure that the Klamath Basin’s unique natural resources are protected so they may be...

Mar 24, 2023

Our Partners

Boosting bat immunity

Through grants from the National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are teaming up to develop a new treatment to boost bats’ immunity to the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome as...

Mar 28, 2023

Science and Technology

Service Signs Agreement to Advance Collaborative Conservation of At-Risk Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Alliance of Forest Owners and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc., announced today a memorandum of understanding which formalizes the Wildlife Conservation Initiative, a collaborative partnership focused on advancing the...

Mar 23, 2023

Recreation

$20M to Support Boating Infrastructure, Local Communities and Outdoor Recreation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced more than $20 million in grant funding to assist states and territories in the construction, renovation and maintenance of marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation. Reauthorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this year’s...

Mar 20, 2023

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...

Director's Priorities

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National Wildlife Refuges

The Endangered Species Act at 50

Climate Change

Invasive Species Management

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…

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.