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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Recreation
2025 Holiday Open House at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery
Over 200 visitors enjoyed holiday festivities at the Annual Holiday Open House hosted by Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Themed crafts, refreshments, giveaways, and a visit with Santa did wonders for the holiday spirit!
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Helping Hands Received After Rough Times at Norfork National Fish Hatchery
After high mortality at Norfork National Fish Hatchery this fall. Joint efforts are being made to provide some stocking in the coming months.
AmeriCorps intern in a fish marking trailer wearing a bib and ear protection. In front of her are four submerged net baskets, two containing juvenile coho salmon.
Our People
Story of Service: Charlotte Foster
AmeriCorps service member gains a wealth of field, lab, hatchery, and outreach experience with the Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office!
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Our People
Saving an Eroding Island
Where do colonial waterbirds go when their nesting islands are underwater? This is a question for biologists working to conserve habitats for these birds along the Texas coast, as flooding conditions become increasingly more common. This work is currently underway for one small but important island...
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Land Management
Prescribed Fire Operations Planned For Winter Months at Turnbull NWR
Staff will be conducting prescribed fire activities between the months of December and January depending on weather conditions.
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Story of Service: Carlos Olivas
AmeriCorps Service Member Carlos Olivas shares how his Kitsap Peninsula upbringing shaped his career path, eventually leading to an exciting career building experience with the Service's Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office!

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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