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 and Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...

FWS staff on and around boat on trailer on land hold FWS flag, fish pennant
History and Culture
Reviving a Legend
In the high desert of western Nevada, beneath the shadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex stands at the heart of one of the most remarkable native fish recovery efforts in the country. There, the flags were welcomed into the home of the iconic Pilot Peak...
Rachel Carson Center for People and Nature Facility
Our People
Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Rachel Carson Center for People and Nature
On May 27, 2026 Service staff and leadership gathered with local representatives and partners for the grand opening of the Rachel Carson Center for People and Nature. The new visitor center provides office space for the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the Maine Ecological Services Field...
person waterfowl hunting by a wetland at sunrise
Recreation
Department of the Interior Announces Proposed Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
The Department of the Interior today announced the largest proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opening or expanding more than 1,450 opportunities across 111 stations in 32 states.
Virginia rail along a wetland
Wildlife Wonders
Our nation's nature
To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we're highlighting the incredible wildlife that calls this beautiful country home. This week, learn about the scarlet tanager, common eastern bumble bee, Virginia rail, northern paper wasp, sagebrush lizard and North American beaver.
small fish in a tank
Wildlife Management
Inside Devils Hole: mysterious depths, an endangered fish, and an unwavering partnership
In the seemingly bottomless depths of Devils Hole in southwest Nevada, there was a terror lurking below. But it wasn’t some type of science fiction sea monster lurking in the depths. The terror was the looming potential of wild extinction for the Devils Hole pupfish, the rarest fish in the world.
The bright blue water belonging to Cat Point Creek weaves through vivid green wetlands
Land Management
Interior Department Announces More Than $67 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges
The Department of the Interior today announced $44.79 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 185,203 acres...

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.