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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... Our Partners Releasing the 1000th Fish On May 3, 2024, in collaboration with Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program and the Palisade High School’s Endangered Fish Hatchery marked a very special day. For the fourth consecutive year, students, partners, and the community of Palisade, CO,... May 9, 2024 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 and its partners the ability to help conserve, restore or enhance 315,823 acres of critical wetland and... May 8, 2024 Migratory Species Grassland birds, Forest birds and Other Migratory Birds to Benefit from $22 Million in Funding Today, the 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. May 7, 2024 Science and Technology Rapid Response Funding to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species The U.S. Department of the Interior and the announced the selection of four projects, totaling $785,000, that will address the early detection and rapid response for aquatic invasive species. May 1, 2024 Wildlife Management Partner Fish and Wildlife Agencies Receive $59 Million to Protect and Conserve At-Risk Wildlife The 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... Apr 30, 2024 Climate Change IRA-Funded Projects in Eastern North Carolina Announced The 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... Apr 25, 2024 View All Stories Our Focus The history of the 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... 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