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...

Hunting and pollinators: Unexpected connection

When you think about what supports strong game populations - deer, waterfowl, turkey, quail and other prized wildlife - you might picture food plots, water sources or predator management. For decades, we at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have worked with the hunting community to conserve game...

Jun 16, 2025

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

Jun 11, 2025

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....

Jun 16, 2025

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,...

Jun 11, 2025

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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...

Jun 5, 2025

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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...

Jun 4, 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...

A digger bee approaches golden currant flowers

Pollinators

aerial view of wetlands, boreal forest, and a river

National Wildlife Refuges

a small bird with a cricket in its mouth being held by a biologist

Protecting Wildlife

Climate Change

A woman with a huge smile on her face holds a massive salmon in both arms.

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.