The Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Your Midwest Region Office of Communications team is part of a national community of communications professionals welcoming all people into the world of conservation, engaging them in the work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and inspiring them to enjoy and conserve America’s wildlife and wild places. We promote opportunities for the public to participate in conservation efforts and decision-making and communicate the thinking behind our actions and science. We use storytelling and relationship building to invite people into conversation around unique stories, strengthen existing partnerships and look for new connections with a broad range of stakeholders and audiences.

Media Contacts

Portrait of Alejandro Morales
Public Affairs Specialist
Office of Communications
Additional Role(s)
Building Effective Tribal Relationships Training Instructor and Peer Support Member
Expertise
Partners for Fish and Wildlife,
Native American Partnerships,
Native Environmental Science
Area
IL
IN
IA
MI
MN
MO
OH
WI
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Grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo
Senior Public Affairs Specialist
Office of Communications
Expertise
Endangered Species,
Ecological Services,
Energy
Area
IL
IN
IA
MI
MN
MO
OH
WI
A portrait of Janet Lebson standing in front of a snow pile
Senior Public Affairs Specialist
Office of Communications
Additional Role(s)
Co-Chair, Communications Work Group, Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee
Expertise
Fish and Aquatic Conservation,
Invasive carp,
Aquatic invasive species,
Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi River initiatives
Area
IL
IN
IA
MI
MN
MO
OH
WI
Image
Grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo
Public Affairs Specialist
Office of Communications
Additional Role(s)
Points of Contact for printing and related services (All programs except NWRS)
Expertise
Sea Lamprey Control,
Invasive Carp
Area
IL
IN
IA
MI
MN
MO
OH
WI

Regional Headquarters

The front of the Midwest Regional Office building
The Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Our regional headquarters is primarily comprised of administrative offices, law enforcement, and the offices of our regional leadership.