United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Seal of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | |
Flag of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | Fish and Wildlife Service: June 30, 1940 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: 1956; 70 years ago |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Federal government |
| Headquarters | Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia 38°50′46″N 77°7′12″W / 38.84611°N 77.12000°W |
| Employees | ~ 8,000 |
| Annual budget | $1.58 billion (2021) |
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| Parent department | United States Department of the Interior |
| Website | fws.gov |
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS or FWS) is a U.S. federal government agency within the United States Department of the Interior which oversees the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats in the United States. The mission of the agency is: "working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people".