On November 25, 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law the BEACH Act. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes and makes the most significant changes to the CBRA since 1990.
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 & Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...
History and Culture
Though Indigenous people cared for the land under our feet in the U.S. for thousands of years, these original caretakers suffered the seizure of their ancestral territory.
To address these acts, the Service and New York State are returning more than 1,000 acres of ancestral homeland to the...
Recreation
When Kentucky’s state wildlife and education agencies joined forces to create an in-school archery program, they sparked a movement that is shaping future generations. This innovative program not only fostered a passion for archery among students but also tapped into critical funding from the...
Recreation
Continuing the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today the finalization of 52 new distinct hunting and sport fishing opportunities on approximately 211,000 acres nationwide in the National Wildlife...
Wildlife Management
Learn about the burgeoning wildlife corridor that stretches from Atlanta’s western suburbs to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama.
Wildlife Management
The Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources recently signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation and coordination for the conservation of the American bison...
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.
