Military and the Endangered Species Act: Interagency cooperation

Endangered species management on military lands remains a challenging and critical focus for DoD’s resource managers. Successful endangered species management ultimately depends upon the resource manager’s skills and expertise, as well as their use of available tools, training, and resources. DoD’s continued interagency cooperation and partnerships with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS ) are essential elements toward these efforts.