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From milk cans packed with ice to freezers preserving fish genetics, fisheries conservation has always been about innovation. In our latest episode of The Future of Conservation Podcast, we explore how U.S. Fish...
Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.
You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events. You can also comment on proposed rules and notices. Here’s how.
Volunteering
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Common Volunteer Opportunities
Careers and Internships
Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for. It might also be the ticket if you’re into law enforcement, information technology, maintenance, real estate, engineering, communication, cartography, finance, budgeting and more.
Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Partnering With FWS
Partners are valuable allies to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals.
Featured Partners
Here are just a few of our nationals partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.
Learning Opportunities
We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.
Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment
Rulemaking is the policy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View policy open for public comment on regulations.gov.
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We’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a special podcast series exploring the past, present, and future of American conservation. Hear powerful stories from leaders across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tribal leaders, historians, refuge and hatchery experts, and the people who’ve...
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Along the West Coast, salmon and trout are threads in the cultural fabric. They have sustained Native Tribes, fueled the economies of entire towns, and sparked wonder in countless anglers. They have even found their way into thousands of schools. Through state fish and wildlife agency salmon and...
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In this season of gratitude, we give thanks for another year outdoors, for time well spent with loved ones, for meals gathered from the land and waters we all share, and for the generations of foresight that made this abundance possible.
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Invasive species are well known to be bad. But what makes a species invasive? There are two key components that determine if a plant, animal, or other living organism is invasive: # 1. Thrive in an environment where they don’t naturally live and #2. Cause Harm (or are likely to cause) to economic,...
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Established in 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day falls on the fourth Saturday in September. It’s a day of celebration, but not for celebration’s sake alone. It’s a reminder of how hunters and anglers helped build the foundation of modern wildlife management in America. Outdoor pursuits like...