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...

Habitat Restoration

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Partners Break Ground on Project to Restore the Sabattus River

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), the Atlantic Salmon Federation and other partners, today broke ground on a restoration effort funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will remove two dams on the Sabattus...

Sep 15, 2022

Recreation

Service Offers New Public Access to Hunting and Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced new hunting and fishing opportunities for game species at 18 national wildlife refuges on approximately 38,000 acres nationwide as part of the Administration’s efforts to increase recreational access on public lands.

Sep 15, 2022

History and Culture

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Enlists Employees in Empowering Indigenous Cultures

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today affirmed its commitment to building strong relationships, knowledge sharing, and empowering Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native Organizations and the Native Hawaiian Community in the stewardship of public lands and waters by fulfilling the...

Sep 13, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Proposal to List the tricolored bat as endangered

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the tricolored bat as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The species faces extinction due primarily to the range-wide impacts of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting cave-dwelling bats across the continent.

Sep 13, 2022

Our Partners

Burbot Across the Border

It’s three o’clock in the morning on May 17, 2022, and Nate Jensen and his crew prepare to depart Twin Rivers Tribal Sturgeon and Burbot Hatchery with 68 bags of precious cargo. Jensen is the conservation aquaculture supervisor for the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.

Sep 6, 2022

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working on conservation for ALL Americans.

Aug 29, 2022

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

Endangered Species

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.