The Fish and Aquatic Conservation program leads aquatic conservation efforts for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are committed to tackling the nation’s highest priority aquatic conservation and recreational challenges to conserve, restore, and enhance fisheries for future generations.
What We Do
Our Projects and Initiatives
- Conserve Aquatic Species
- Conserve, Restore, and Enhance Aquatic Habitats
- Manage Aquatic Invasive Species
- Fulfill Tribal Trust and Subsistence Responsibilities
- Enhance Recreational Uses of Aquatic Resources
- Educate and Engage the Public and our Partners to Advance Conservation
Latest Stories and Topics
Stories
Our People
Maya Bass shares her journey from being inspired through habitat restoration work to immersing herself in a diversity aquatic conservation science projects with the Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. We are thankful for her contributions to our conservation mission and have no doubt...
Three classes of 2nd graders from Blue Ridge Elementary School, arrived at the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery for a class field trip.
Wildlife Management
State of Georgia fishery crew members came over to the hatchery to fin clip a raceway of fish before stocking them in December.
Our Partners
Delayed Harvest season started on the Toccoa River.
Our People
What do military service and invasive species prevention have in common? For Marine Corps veteran Steve Wogtech, it's about a lifelong commitment to serving others. At Alaska's busiest border crossing near Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Steve brings decades of public service experience to his...
Our Library
Browse our library of data, conservation projects, and educational resources.
