Partners are valuable allies to the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals. We team up with private conservation organizations, state and federal agencies and tribes. Together, with the landowner, this collective shares funding, materials, equipment, labor and expertise to meet restoration goals and our conservation mission.

Partnership Categories

Great things happen when partners are matched with the right opportunities. That's why we work with many types of partners at FWS from local businesses and conservation groups to veterans and large industry partners. Here are just a few of the Partner Categories working with FWS today.

Academic Institutions

We frequently partner with academia to further the conservation of and research into the stewardship of many species.

Conservation, Science, and Land Management Organizations

We often partner with non-governmental conservation organizations on conservation projects, whether it's to conserve identified species such as the monarch butterfly or to advise on land acquisition for conservation so that it has the greatest benefit for species.

Economic, Tourism, Retail, and Industry

We partner with these groups to help them conduct their commercial activities in a way that best promotes conservation.

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Federal Agencies

We work with other federal agencies to help them meet their legal responsibilities as well as their mission.

Friends Groups

Friends groups are organizations of community members committed to helping national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries meet conservation goals that would otherwise be out of reach. 

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Our Partners

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

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Latest Stories About Our Partners

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For Parents and Educators
Trout Education Day 2024
The Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery joined forces with their partners to give 180 Freshman students from Fannin County High School an education on trout.
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Habitat Restoration
Shoring up beaches for horseshoe crabs and birds
A project to expand a wildlife beach at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge helps migratory shorebirds by supporting what they eat.
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Recreation
Wolf Creek NFH Hosts 15th Annual Senior Fishing Event
Staff, volunteers, and Friends Group members at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery hosted the 15th Annual senior fishing event complete with fishing, lunch, and door prizes.
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Recreation
Wolf Creek NFH Hosts Annual Special Needs Fishing Event
Staff, volunteers, and Friends Group members at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery hosted the Annual Special Needs Fishing Event for students in surrounding counties.
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Science and Technology
Virtual panel: Exploring the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Join Service experts and partners in an engaging virtual panel discussion celebrating the eighth anniversary of the designation of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
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Seabirds Rejoice! Rat-Free Aleutian Islands Are Possible
A centuries-old issue has seen some hopeful momentum with recent and near-future rat eradication efforts in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

Partnership Services

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Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Sponsorship of grants
  • Cooperative Agreements

To find out more about how our partner provides services view our partner services below.

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