Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

What's going on at FWS

With more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges, 70 national fish hatcheries, numerous regional and field offices across the country and thousands of active conservation projects, the nearly 8,000 employees of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...

A Greater Yellowlegs by the water within the Huron Wetland Management District.
Migratory Species
Interior Department Announces $87 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and Refuges
The Department of the Interior today announced more than $87 million in funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to help conserve, restore or enhance 315,823 acres of critical wetland and...
close-up shot of a yellow-rumped warbler
Migratory Species
Grassland birds, Forest birds and Other Migratory Birds to Benefit from $22 Million in Funding
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing more than $22 million in funding has been approved for grants through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act for conservation projects to benefit migratory birds and people throughout the Americas.
Stringy green vegetation being held in a person's hand
Science and Technology
Rapid Response Funding to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the selection of four projects, totaling $785,000, that will address the early detection and rapid response for aquatic invasive species.
A light grey bird with black stripe on the side of it's head, white breast and dark wing tip and tail feathers
Wildlife Management
Partner Fish and Wildlife Agencies Receive $59 Million to Protect and Conserve At-Risk Wildlife
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing over $59 million to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant Program to support the conservation of imperiled wildlife and their habitats across the nation. These grant funds are allocated to all states, commonwealths, U.S...
A grassy marsh with open water in the foreground and a pine forest in the background
Climate Change
IRA-Funded Projects in Eastern North Carolina Announced
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the selection of nature-based solutions projects that will help address important ecosystem restoration needs and build climate resiliency throughout the Albemarle-Pamlico Region in North Carolina. These projects are part of President Biden’s Investing...
3 Adult Chinook Salmon swim, more in back
Habitat Restoration
$70M for Fish Passage Projects to Address Climate Resilience, Strengthen Local Economies
The Department of the Interior today announced more than $70 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for 43 projects in 29 states that will improve fish passage around outdated or obsolete dams, culverts, levees and other barriers fragmenting the nation’s rivers and streams....

Our Focus

The history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be traced back to 1871. We are the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations. Here are just a few of our focus areas...

What We Do For You

If you’re looking for places to experience nature; interested in partnering with us; seeking technical advice, permits, grants, data or scientific research; want to know more about today’s conservation challenges; looking for ways on how you can get involved and make a difference -- the Service has a lot to offer and more…

Visit Us - Our Locations

With more than 560 national wildlife refuges, dozens of national fish hatcheries and more than 100 field offices, there are numerous great U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service locations to visit.