U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Conserves and manages fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1940
- Employees
- 9,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
- Subsidiaries
- National Wildlife Refuge System, National Fish Hatchery System
About
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is a federal agency dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing America’s fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. It oversees a network of more than 565 national wildlife refuges and 60 national fish hatcheries, delivering critical services in habitat management, endangered species recovery, migratory bird protection, fire management, and environmental policy. USFWS offers career opportunities for professionals passionate about conservation science, law enforcement, research, and ecosystem stewardship, providing a mission‑driven environment where employees directly contribute to the nation’s natural resource legacy.