Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.

You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events. You can also comment on proposed rules and notices. Here’s how.

Volunteering

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Common Volunteer Opportunities

Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service team at the Iron River National Fish Hatchery. We are currently seeking one to two motivated people to help staff during the busy summer months (June – August). Volunteers will provide extra capacity for the hatchery team by maintaining hatchery grounds,...
RV volunteer will assist with maintenance and visitor services needs on refuge islands and mainland areas as projects and tasks are scheduled during the week. Volunteer must be able to lift 20 pounds and walk one-half mile. Water, sewage and electricity are available at site. Site is grass. There...
Background: The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 146,000 plus acres of cypress swamp, tree islands, and wet prairies- all part of the beautiful Everglades! Our headquarters area contains the headquarters office, visitor center and over 20 miles of trails, and...

Careers and Internships

Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for. It might also be the ticket if you’re into law enforcement, information technology, maintenance, real estate, engineering, communication, cartography, finance, budgeting and more. 

Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. 

Partnering With FWS

Partners are valuable allies to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals.

Featured Partners

Here are just a few of our nationals partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

Learning Opportunities

We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.

Education Programs

The Fish and Wildlife Service offers many great education programs.

Fish and Wildlife staff conducting the Young Explorer's Club program for a group of children.
Join us the 1st Tuesday of every month for the Young Explorer's Club, an environmental education program specifically developed for 3 & 4 year-olds.
Dissecting trout in the animal science class/Mountain Home
For the past 10 years Thomas Anderson (Trey) has been a guest speaker in the Animal Science Class at the Mountain Home High School. This includes kids in 10th-12th grades. Each time, he speaks to two classes with 15-20 kids per class. They discuss careers that involve the resources that are...

Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment

Rulemaking is the policy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View policy open for public comment on regulations.gov.

Regulations.gov

Events

The Fish and Wildlife Service hosts many public events at sites across the country.

Public Meeting

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting a virtual public hearing and reopening the comment period on its proposed listing of the Fish Lake Valley tui chub – an olive-brass colored fish found only in Esmeralda County – as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act....

Reno Fish and Wildlife Office
Pacific Southwest Region Headquarters
Outdoor Activity

Join us for the guided Friday Bird Walk. Walks are led by Edwin B. Forsythe Volunteers every week on Fridays from September through June and last approximately 2 hours. All birding levels welcome! Bring water & bug spray. Weather permitting, and all updates and cancellations will be posted...

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Headquarters
Outdoor Activity
FREE. Pea Island is for the birds - actually! Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge has close to 400 species of birds that live here or pass through. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy this casual stroll beside North Pond. Field guides, binoculars, sunscreen, and insect repellent...
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Visitor Center

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The Path to Shooting Sport Participation Starts Close to Home
For many Americans watching, this biathlon can feel a world away. A snow-packed European venue. Pricey carbon-fiber skis. Precision rifles built for elite competition. Yet the discipline, marksmanship, and participation in shooting sports are anything but foreign. They are deeply rooted here at...
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In the Field, Hunting Dogs Drive Partnership, Success, and Spending
Hunting dogs can enhance the outdoor experience, sustain participation in outdoor pursuits, and help ensure that traditions rooted in stewardship continue. The thousands of hunting dogs, the millions spent annually, and the shared bond between hunters and canines show that dogs can be an integral...
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From Fish Cars to Freezers: The Future of Fisheries
From milk cans packed with ice to freezers preserving fish genetics, fisheries conservation has always been about innovation. In our latest episode of The Future of Conservation Podcast, we explore how U.S. Fish...
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Conservation at 250: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
We’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a special podcast series exploring the past, present, and future of American conservation. Hear powerful stories from leaders across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tribal leaders, historians, refuge and hatchery experts, and the people who’ve...
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West Coast Schools Turn Small Tanks Into Big Lessons
Along the West Coast, salmon and trout are threads in the cultural fabric. They have sustained Native Tribes, fueled the economies of entire towns, and sparked wonder in countless anglers. They have even found their way into thousands of schools. Through state fish and wildlife agency salmon and...