Partners are valuable allies to the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals. We team up with private conservation organizations, state and federal agencies and tribes. Together, with the landowner, this collective shares funding, materials, equipment, labor and expertise to meet restoration goals and our conservation mission.

Partnership Categories

Great things happen when partners are matched with the right opportunities. That's why we work with many types of partners at FWS from local businesses and conservation groups to veterans and large industry partners. Here are just a few of the Partner Categories working with FWS today.

Academic Institutions

We frequently partner with academia to further the conservation of and research into the stewardship of many species.

Conservation, Science, and Land Management Organizations

We often partner with non-governmental conservation organizations on conservation projects, whether it's to conserve identified species such as the monarch butterfly or to advise on land acquisition for conservation so that it has the greatest benefit for species.

Economic, Tourism, Retail, and Industry

We partner with these groups to help them conduct their commercial activities in a way that best promotes conservation.

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Federal Agencies

We work with other federal agencies to help them meet their legal responsibilities as well as their mission.

Friends Groups

Friends groups are organizations of community members committed to helping national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries meet conservation goals that would otherwise be out of reach. 

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Our Partners

Here are just a few of our national partners.  You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

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Latest Stories About Our Partners

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Endangered Species Act
Magic mussels
The purple bean is a freshwater mussel that keeps America's waters clean but is losing ground due to habitat destruction and pollution. Thanks to a new round of IRA funding, this hero in a clam shell can begin a path to recovery.
Delayed Harvest Stocking
Our Partners
Continuing Traditions with Trout Unlimited
Delayed Harvest season started on the Toccoa River.
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Wildlife Management
Fin Clipping at the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
State of Georgia fishery crew members came over to the hatchery to fin clip a raceway of fish before stocking them in December.
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For Parents and Educators
Kids in the Creek: Fostering the Next Generation of Natural Resources Stewards
During an early fall week at Entiat National Fish Hatchery, more than 200 high school students swapped their laptops and school attire for data sheets and waders, ready to immerse themselves in the dynamic Entiat River.
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Wildlife Management
Grizzly #399’s Remains Returned to Grand Teton National Park
On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, honored the legacy of grizzly bear #399 by returning her ashes to the Pilgrim Creek area of the park, where she spent much of her life. Following a respectful cremation, grizzly #399’s remains...
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Science and Technology
Connecting your work to pollinators
People across North America are progressing pollinator conservation every day. We're proud to be part of that progress. Our Center for Pollinator Conservation has two new, and updated, tools to help you find intersections between your conservation work, land management priorities and pollinator...

Partnership Services

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Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Sponsorship of grants
  • Cooperative Agreements

To find out more about how our partner provides services view our partner services below.

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