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Welcome to the Mountain-Prairie Region
The Mountain-Prairie Region consists of 8 states in the heart of the American west including Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
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Science
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a long tradition of scientific excellence and always uses the best-available science to inform its work to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitat for the benefit of the American public.
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National Wildlife Refuges
Where Wildlife Comes First
Created in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, today's National Wildlife Refuge System protects habitats and wildlife across the country, from the Alaskan tundra to subtropical wetlands. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Refuge System's 560-plus refuges cover more than 150 million acres and protect nearly 1,400 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
While national wildlife refuges were created to protect wildlife, they are for people too. Refuges are ideal places for people of all ages to explore and connect with the natural world. We invite you to learn more about and visit the national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts in Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. - Visit a Refuge or District
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Ecological Services
The Mountain-Prairie Region's Office of Ecological Services (ES) works to restore and protect healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants and the environments upon which they depend. Using the best available science, ES personnel work with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and non-profit stakeholders, as well as private land owners, to avoid, minimize, and mitigate threats to our Nation's natural resources.
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Migratory Birds
Providing leadership in the conservation of migratory bird habitat through partnerships, grants, and outreach for present and future generations. The Migratory Bird Program is responsible for maintaining healthy migratory bird populations for the benefit of the American people.
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Fish and Aquatic Conservation
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program in the Mountain-Prairie Region helps conserve, protect, and enhance aquatic resources and provides economically valuable recreational fishing to anglers across the country. The program comprises 12 National Fish Hatcheries.
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Law Enforcement
Law enforcement is essential to virtually every aspect of wildlife conservation. The Office of Law Enforcement contributes to Service efforts to manage ecosystems, save endangered species, conserve migratory birds, preserve wildlife habitat, restore fisheries, combat invasive species, and promote international wildlife conservation.
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External Affairs
External Affairs staff in the Mountain-Prairie Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides support to the regional office and field stations to communicate and facilitate information about the Service's programs to the public, media, Congress, Tribes, partners, and other stakeholders in the 8-state region.
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Ecological Services Contact Information
Resources: Candidate Conservation Agreements | Consultation | Habitat Conservation Plans | Permits | Safe Harbor Agreements | Species List
Assistant Regional Director for Ecological Services
Steve Small
stephen_small@fws.gov
303-236-4210
Deputy Assistant Regional Director for Ecological Services
Nicole Alt
nicole_alt@fws.gov
303-236-4213
Administrative Assistant to Assistant Regional Director
Jill Naylon
annette_naylon@fws.gov
303-236-4516
Budget and Administration
Supervisory Management Officer
Kiana Joersz
kiana_joersz@fws.gov
303-236-4508
Budget and Administration
Management Analyst
John Kelleher
john_kelleher@fws.gov
303-236-4512
Ecological Services
Division Chief – Ecological Services
Marj Nelson
marjorie_nelson@fws.gov
303-236-4258
Ecological Services
Administrative Support Assistant
Trina Vigil
trina_vigil@fws.gov
303-236-4253
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery, Chief
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Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery, Unified Listing Team
Sarah Backsen
sarah_backsen@fws.gov
303-236-4388
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery
Kevin Burgess
kevin_burgess@fws.gov
303-236-4262
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery
Joy Gober
joy_gober@fws.gov
970-581-0305
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery, Unified Listing Team, Species Status Assessment (SSA) Implementation
Craig Hansen
craig_hansen@fws.gov
303-236-4749
Ecological Services - Landscape Conservation and Restoration, Recovery Permit Coordinator
Kathy Konishi
kathy_konishi@fws.gov
303-236-4224
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery, Unified Listing Team
Justin Shoemaker
justin_shoemaker@fws.gov
309-757-5800 x214
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery Spatial Ecologist
John Guinotte
john_guinotte@fws.gov
303-236-4264
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery Spatial Ecologist
Lara Juliusson
lara_juliusson@fws.gov
303-236-9876
Ecological Services - Landscape Conservation and Restoration Spatial Ecologist
Todd Lickfett
todd_lickfett@fws.gov
303-236-4265
Ecological Services - Classification and Recovery, Contaminants/Statistics/Risk Assessment Specialist
Joseph Skorupa
joseph_skorupa@fws.gov
303-236-4251
Ecological Services - Landscape Conservation and Restoration, Chief
Maria Boroja
maria_boroja@fws.gov
303-236-4518
Ecological Services - Landscape Conservation and Restoration
Angela Burgess
angela_burgess@fws.gov
303-236-4263
Ecological Services - Landscape Conservation and Restoration
Amelia Orton-Palmer
amelia_orton-palmer@fws.gov
303-236-4211
Ecological Services - Landscape Conservation and Restoration
Kim Smith
kimberly_smith@fws.gov
303-236-4347
Ecological Services - Landscape Conservation and Restoration
Mark Sattelberg
mark_sattelberg@fws.gov
303-236-4261
Ecological Services - Administrative Support Assistant
Gilbert Varela
gilbert_varela@fws.gov
Ecological Services - Administrative Support Assistant
Katie Busch
katherine_busch@fws.gov
303-236-4514
