Our Work

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Featured Initiatives

Learn about how we further the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats.

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Protecting wildlife and their habitats

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the American people. We protect species from extinction, restore habitats, and foster biological diversity.  Learn more about all of our work to protect wildlife and conserve our natural resources. 

How You Can Help

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Duck Stamps

One of the easiest ways that anyone can support bird habitat conservation is by buying Federal Duck Stamps — among the most successful conservation tools ever created to protect habitat for birds and other wildlife.

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