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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 and Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...
Get Involved
Nina Liang, 17, Wins U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2026 National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
A talented young artist from Texas has taken top honors at the National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. A pair of blue-winged teal by 17-year-old Nina Liang, will grace the 2026-2027 Junior Duck Stamp, which raises funds to educate and engage our nation’s youth in wildlife and wetlands conservation...
Apr 21, 2026
Our Partners
Tucson Becomes the 32nd Urban Bird Treaty City
On February 21, 2026, community members, volunteers, and partners gathered to celebrate Tucson’s designation as the 32nd Urban Bird Treaty City. In recognition of the region’s vital wildlife habitats, with about 85 million birds migrating through the region each spring and fall, the treaty ceremony...
Apr 20, 2026
Wildlife Wonders
Our nation's nature
To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we're highlighting the incredible wildlife that calls this beautiful country home. This week, learn about the palm warbler, muskrat, tiger salamander, common loon, painted turtle, black-capped chickadee and common snapping turtle.
Apr 20, 2026
History and Culture
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge: 'A Great Monument to the People Who Passed Here'
As part of the Flags Across America initiative for America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is sharing stories from the places where our commemorative flags have traveled. From historic hatcheries to vibrant refuges, each stop celebrates conservation as an enduring American...
Apr 20, 2026
Recreation
Celebrating community and stewardship in Utah
Established nearly 100 years ago, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah protects the Bear River delta as it empties into the Great Salt Lake. Millions of birds migrate through the area, relying on the rich habitat to sustain them on their journeys that can be thousands of miles. More...
Apr 14, 2026
Recreation
Spring break for sandhill cranes in Colorado
Every year in southern Colorado, San Luis Valley is full of spring break revelers, but not the ones taking a break from school. Sandhill cranes have been stopping by each spring for thousands of years. These days, they rely on Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and neighboring agricultural lands...
Apr 10, 2026
View All Stories
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...
Pollinators
National Wildlife Refuges
Protecting Wildlife
Celebrating America's 250 Anniversary
National Fish Hatchery System
Law Enforcement
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…
Our Services
Partnerships
Volunteering
Education Programs
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
.
Image Details
Featured Location
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
Spearfish, SD
Learn More
Featured Location
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Manteo, NC
Learn More
Featured Location
James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
Kahuku, HI
Learn More
Featured Location
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge
Parker, AZ
Learn More
Skip to main content
Official websites use .gov
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.gov
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lock
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) or
https://
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Image Details
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 and Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...
Get Involved
Nina Liang, 17, Wins U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2026 National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
A talented young artist from Texas has taken top honors at the National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. A pair of blue-winged teal by 17-year-old Nina Liang, will grace the 2026-2027 Junior Duck Stamp, which raises funds to educate and engage our nation’s youth in wildlife and wetlands conservation...
Apr 21, 2026
Our Partners
Tucson Becomes the 32nd Urban Bird Treaty City
On February 21, 2026, community members, volunteers, and partners gathered to celebrate Tucson’s designation as the 32nd Urban Bird Treaty City. In recognition of the region’s vital wildlife habitats, with about 85 million birds migrating through the region each spring and fall, the treaty ceremony...
Apr 20, 2026
Wildlife Wonders
Our nation's nature
To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we're highlighting the incredible wildlife that calls this beautiful country home. This week, learn about the palm warbler, muskrat, tiger salamander, common loon, painted turtle, black-capped chickadee and common snapping turtle.
Apr 20, 2026
History and Culture
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge: 'A Great Monument to the People Who Passed Here'
As part of the Flags Across America initiative for America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is sharing stories from the places where our commemorative flags have traveled. From historic hatcheries to vibrant refuges, each stop celebrates conservation as an enduring American...
Apr 20, 2026
Recreation
Celebrating community and stewardship in Utah
Established nearly 100 years ago, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah protects the Bear River delta as it empties into the Great Salt Lake. Millions of birds migrate through the area, relying on the rich habitat to sustain them on their journeys that can be thousands of miles. More...
Apr 14, 2026
Recreation
Spring break for sandhill cranes in Colorado
Every year in southern Colorado, San Luis Valley is full of spring break revelers, but not the ones taking a break from school. Sandhill cranes have been stopping by each spring for thousands of years. These days, they rely on Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and neighboring agricultural lands...
Apr 10, 2026
View All Stories
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...
Pollinators
National Wildlife Refuges
Protecting Wildlife
Celebrating America's 250 Anniversary
National Fish Hatchery System
Law Enforcement
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…
Our Services
Partnerships
Volunteering
Education Programs
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
.
Image Details
Featured Location
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
Spearfish, SD
Learn More
Featured Location
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Manteo, NC
Learn More
Featured Location
James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
Kahuku, HI
Learn More
Featured Location
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge
Parker, AZ
Learn More