We are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office responsible for the following activities in Michigan: administering the Endangered Species Act; identifying sources of environmental contamination, assessing impacts of contaminants to fish and wildlife resources and helping to restore contaminated habitats; ensuring that fish and wildlife are considered by federal agencies during project planning for construction of roads, bridges, dams and other infrastructure; working with partners to restore and protect coastal resources, enhance fish passage and control exotic invasive species around the Great Lakes through the Great Lakes Coastal Program.

Latest News

A biologist holds two snuffbox mussels in a gloved hand
Endangered Species Act
Seeking public comment on Michigan habitat conservation plan
We're seeking public comment on a draft habitat conservation plan and a draft environmental assessment for the Edenville Dam Restoration Project located in Gladwin and Midland counties, Michigan. The plan accompanies an application for an Endangered Species Act incidental take permit for Four Lakes...
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Wildlife Wonders
Endangered Species Athletics
The premier summer sporting event of 2024 is here – the Endangered Species Athletics competition! From July 20-July 27, 2024, 16 listed species from across the United States went feather-to-fin and leaf-to-paw in four virtual events: swimming, climbing, track and strength.
a tan sea turtle lays on the sand under some grass
Endangered Species Act
Endangered Species Athletics 2024 Strength
Athletes competing in the strength event at the Endangered Species Athletics come bearing their fittest flippers, burliest trunks, tightest grips and mightiest mussels (err.. I mean muscles). They show us that strength comes in all shapes and sizes, young and old, flora and fauna. This event...
Brown and black striated freshwater mussels sitting a steel truck bed
Endangered Species Act
Draft recovery plan for four imperiled freshwater mussels
They have quirky names and are often mistaken for stones, but freshwater mussels are very much alive and perform critical ecological functions in rivers and streams. We've drafted a plan to save four imperiled mussels protected under the Endangered Species Act: the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox...
Close up photo of multiple green and brown mussels in a person's hand
Endangered Species Act
Proposal to list the salamander mussel as endangered
We're proposing to list the salamander mussel as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and are seeking public comment. The salamander mussel is a species of freshwater mussel currently found in scattered populations across 14 states from New York southwest to Arkansas. We are also proposing...
Freshwater mussel shell
Endangered Species Act
Service Protects Longsolid and Round Hickorynut Mussels Under Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists two eastern freshwater mussels as threatened under the Endangered Species Act
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What We Do

We work with others to restore wildlife habitat and populations, including though endangered species recovery efforts. Our office reviews hundreds of project plans within Michigan each year so planners can move forward while meeting the requirements of several federal laws. We work to understand and make the public whole for damages caused to natural resources from the release of environmental contaminants. We administer certain grants and provide technical assistance, including through our Coastal Program.

Our Organization

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The Ecological Services Program works to restore and protect healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants and the environments upon which they depend. Using the best available science, we work with federal, state, Tribal, local, and non-profit stakeholders, as well as private land owners, to...
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Our Species

The Michigan Ecological Services Field Office works to prevent the extinction and recover our nation’s most imperiled species. We focus our efforts on many species, including the piping plover, Mitchell’s satyr butterfly, Poweshiek skipperling, Kirtland’s warbler, bald eagles, freshwater mussels and many more.

Projects and Research

Our Library

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Michigan Determination Key (D-key)
This library contains a collection of materials (pdfs, word docs, excel docs, etc.) referenced in the Michigan Determination Key (D-key). This collection is specifically relevant for the state of Michigan.
Library Collection
20 Items
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Midwest Region Section 7 Consultations
This collection includes documents referenced in the Midwest Region Section 7 Consultations Service page, as well as a break down of each of the steps.
Library Collection
6 Items
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Michigan Transportation Library
This library contains documents that facilitate collaboration with Michigan's transportation agencies, including our biannual transportation newsletter.
Library Collection
9 Items
Information for Michigan Insecticide Applicators
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Information for Michigan Insecticide Applicators

The purpose of this document is to provide a resource about sensitive insect species for insecticide applicators in Michigan. Insect species are critical for a healthy ecosystem. Insects pollinate fruits, flowers, and vegetables, decompose organic waste so nutrients can be reused by plants, and...

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Get Involved

Many opportunities exist to help to restore and protect wildlife and native plants in Michigan. Consider providing habitat for pollinators, bats and other beneficial species by using native plants in your garden. Help wildlife thrive by being a responsible pet owner, gardening organically and preventing the spread of invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species .

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