We provide technical assistance, facilitation, and Service representation to the States of Idaho and Washington, Native American tribes, and other entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration, and management of the fishery resources in the Snake River basin and the State of Idaho.
Latest News
Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing the distinct population segment of the wolverine in the contiguous U.S. as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The Service is also issuing an interim rule under section 4(d) of the ESA to exempt the take of wolverines related to...
About Us
The IFWCO provides a regional focus for the Service's mission to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. This is accomplished by providing technical assistance, facilitation, and Service representation to the states, Native American tribes, and other entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration, and management of the fishery resources in the Snake River basin and the State of Idaho.
What We Do
- Hatchery evaluation and monitoring encompassing the current Pacific Region Hatchery Review and Reform program;
- Endangered species recovery evaluation for steelhead, fall Chinook salmon, and bull trout;
- Conservation of native fishes to prevent future listings of species such as Pacific lamprey, burbot, and cutthroat trout;
- Fish habitat partnerships including National Fish Habitat Initiative, Fish Passage Program, and Western Native Trout Initiative;
- Invasive aquatic species monitoring for New Zealand mudsnail and Quagga mussels.
Projects and Research
Watercraft Safety Coordination
Fall Chinook Salmon
Mountain Whitefish