Reno
Reno, NV 89502-7147
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The Reno Fish and Wildlife Office covers Nevada's Great Basin, the Eastern Sierra, and the Tahoe Basin. We work with our partners to protect and conserve endangered fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
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Come along with the Reno Fish and Wildlife Office as we visit the rare and unique species that reside in California and Nevada's Great Basin! From 14,000-foot-tall peaks to remote parts of the sagebrush sea, and right in the backyard of the Reno and Carson City metro areas, we visit some of the endangered and threatened wildlife and plant life that don't usually see the spotlight. You can see new videos here on the first Tuesday of each month. Come along with us as we explore what's out here!
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Frequently asked questions...
Our office is focused on federally listed and at-risk species and habitat conservation. For more information about U.S Fish and Wildlife Service or resources for topics outside our purview, see the frequently asked questions below.
Want to know what species are in your project area? Please visit the USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) tool
Hunting, fishing, or boating? Contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) at 775-688-1506
Sick or injured animals? Please contact Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) at 775-688-1500
The Reno Fish and Wildlife Office administers the Endangered Species Act by using the best available science to protect and recover imperiled species and conserve candidate species. Additionally, the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners for voluntary habitat restoration projects that benefit federal trust species.
About
We work with partners including federal, state, private landowners, tribes and non-governmental organizations to implement conservation actions and promote healthy habitat to support and recover at-risk species and species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Across our office area, our work with private landowners helps conserve or recover listed species, and other wildlife species, through habitat restoration projects and technical and financial assistance on private land. The Reno Fish and Wildlife Office is part of the Pacific Southwest Region, which has federal fish and wildlife management responsibilities in California, Nevada, and the Klamath Basin in southern Oregon. The Service's Pacific Southwest Regional Office is located in Sacramento, California.
Our Mission
The Reno Fish and Wildlife Office protects and conserves endangered fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats in the Great Basin, the Eastern Sierra Nevada and the Tahoe Basin for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Our History
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.
The Service's origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nation’s food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. Today, we are a diverse organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working across the country, including a headquarters office in Falls Church, Virginia, and eight regional offices representing the 12 Unified Interior Regions.
