Columbia
Columbia, MO 65203
Plan Your Visit
Visit Us
We request that you call ahead of your visit to set up an appointment with our staff. This will ensure we are prepared to visit with you and your group. During your visit we will gladly talk with your school or civic group about our mission and the many projects we work on towards achieving it. We look forward to visiting with you soon!
Driving Directions
Take the Stadium Exit off of 63 or 70 to Broadway. Go west on Broadway (right off of 70, left off of 63) to Park DeVille Drive. Go north (right) on Park DeVille to the second left. Travel west to the back parking lot, following the instructional signs.
Fees
There is no charge to visit.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available inside the office.
Points of Interest
Our staff are available to welcome you at our office. You can pick up brochures that outlines our mission and details of many of our projects.
What To Do
Consider spending some time with our talented staff to learn more about the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the work of the Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office to support that mission.
If you have 15 minutes
- Browse our selection of written resources
If you have one hour
- Schedule some time to meet with one of our specialists
If you have half a day or more
- Request to view some of the novel gears or fisheries professionals in the lab
Visitor Tips
We spend a lot of time away from the office conserving our aquatic resources. We request that you call ahead of your visit to set up an appointment with our staff. This will ensure that our staff is prepared to visit with you and your group. During your visit we will gladly talk with your school or civic group about our mission and the many projects we work on towards achieving it. We look forward to visiting with you soon!
Activities
The Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office is the office space for a team of biologists and technicians who spend most of the time working to conserve aquatic resources.
Other Facilities in the Complex
We are co-located with the Missouri Ecological Services Field Office and Missouri Private Lands Office.
Rules and Policies
When you arrive at the station, please check in at the reception area. We can then walk you and your group through our basic rules of conduct while touring our facility.
Locations
Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office
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(573) 234-2132
101 Park Deville Drive Suite A Columbia, MO 65203
Hours: Office Hours Monday - Friday, except federal holidays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Get Involved
Our volunteers are individuals who want to give back to their communities: parents who want to be good stewards of the land, retired people willing to share their wealth of knowledge, and concerned citizens of all ages who want to learn more about conservation.
Services
About
Founded in 1991, the Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office specializes in aquatic resource conservation, focusing on invasive species management and native fish recovery in the Mississippi River Basin. They develop innovative technologies, such as electrified trawls for Asian carp removal, and collaborate extensively across seven states. Co-located with several other offices, they maintain a 25-year legacy of dedication to natural resource stewardship.