Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge

Law enforcement is essential to virtually every aspect of wildlife conservation. It contributes to efforts of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) to manage ecosystems, save endangered species, conserve migratory birds, preserve wildlife habitat, restore fisheries, combat invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

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Law enforcement today focuses on potentially devastating threats to wildlife resource-illegal trade, unlawful commercial exploitation, habitat destruction, and environmental contaminants. The NWRS Division of Law Enforcement investigates wildlife crimes, regulates wildlife trade, helps the public understand and obey wildlife protections laws, and works in partnership with international, state, and tribal counterparts to conserve wildlife resources.