Our People
The Service's Maintenance Action Team mobilized in August 2025 to tackle an urgent public safety project at Yosemite National Park.
Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
What's going on at FWS
With more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges, 70 national fish hatcheries, numerous regional and field offices across the country and thousands of active conservation projects, the nearly 8,000 employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...
Our Partners
VENTURA, CA – Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service honored Naval Base Ventura County as the recipient of the 21st Annual Military Conservation Partner Award in recognition of the installation's commitment to conservation in a ceremony held at the base.
Wildlife Wonders
To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we're highlighting the incredible wildlife that calls this beautiful country home. This week, learn about the gray treefrog, hairy woodpecker, spotted gar, wolverine, eastern massasauga, red-bellied woodpecker and shovelnose sturgeon.
Land Management
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a deregulatory action that removes duplicative regulations related to enforcement of certain activities in the National Wildlife Refuge System. These updates eliminate regulations that duplicate existing authorities already in place. Removing them...
Wildlife Management
Biologists across the Carolinas have been piecing together the troubling mystery of why species like bobcats, foxes, weasels, and skunks are turning up dead. These mid-sized carnivores, known as furbearers, are found in a variety of habitats and feed on diverse diets. The Carolina investigation and...
History and Culture
As part of the Flags Across America initiative for America’s semiquincentennial celebration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is sharing stories from the places where our commemorative flags have traveled. From historic hatcheries to vibrant refuges, each stop celebrates conservation as an...
Our Focus
The history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be traced back to 1871. We are the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations. Here are just a few of our focus areas...
What We Do For You
If you’re looking for places to experience nature; interested in partnering with us; seeking technical advice, permits, grants, data or scientific research; want to know more about today’s conservation challenges; looking for ways on how you can get involved and make a difference -- the Service has a lot to offer and more…
Visit Us - Our Locations
With more than 560 national wildlife refuges, dozens of national fish hatcheries and more than 100 field offices, there are numerous great U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service locations to visit.
