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
Mexican Wolf Population Surpassing Recovery Goals in the United States
The United States population of Mexican wolves has surpassed interim abundance and release targets, as well as predictions for gene diversity and population growth. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 5-Year Evaluation of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Strategy assesses progress on recovery objectives...
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Autumn Rituals: Celebrating Dove Hunting Traditions
Fellowship, tradition, and enjoying the outdoors are all words people use to describe why they appreciate dove hunting. While some hunters have the good fortune to be able to access private dove fields, others rely on public land. Utilizing Wildlife Restoration Funds, Georgia’s Wildlife Resources...
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Habitat Restoration
Water Quality in Indian River Lagoon
One of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America, the Indian River Lagoon is an estuary of national significance. The Service partners with a variety of groups to improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon.
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Our Partners
Promoting quality habitat on private lands
We are pleased to announce a 10-year partnership with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to accomplish shared goals in management of grassland and upland habitats and to promote workforce development, education and outreach that support mutual conservation goals.
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Migratory Species
Banding Together
Ask a waterfowl hunter what a bird band means to them. You might be surprised to know that waterfowl hunters treasure the bands they collect from their harvest, as well as the information they learn when they report the band. These same bands are also crucial for scientists to track populations,...
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Migratory Species
California hatcheries lend a helping hand to Battle Creek fall run Chinook salmon
For hundreds of years fall Chinook salmon in the Central Valley of California have been abundant and thrived in the rivers and tributaries flowing through the great valley. Little by little as rivers and streams were modified by dams and channels beginning in the early 1900s, salmon populations...

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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