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- Formed: June 30, 1940
- Parent agency: U.S. Department of the Interior
- Previous parent agencies: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Preceding agencies: Bureau of Biological Survey, U.S. Commission on Fish and Fisheries, Bureau of Fisheries
- Headquarters: Ballston, Virginia
- Employees (2006): 7,960
- Director: Dale Hall
- Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia
- Enforces federal wildlife laws
- Funded by the Department of the Interior
- Manages more than 520 National Wildlife Refuges, 69 National Fish Hatcheries, and 78 ecological services stationsOfficial Site: About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, commonly abbreviated FWS, is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior that is responsible for managing and preserving the nation’s wildlife. It has numerous subsidiary agencies that are involved with both animal and habitat conservation. The FWS also develops and enforces responsible hunting and fishing practices.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service Questions
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What countries export fish to the US? 2 Answersin 2004 the sources of U.S. seafood imports by value were Canada, China, Thailand, Chile, Indonesia, Vietnam, Mexico, India, Ecuador, 2001, Russia, 2002, Bangla... read more -
How many tons of fish are grown in US fish farms in 2008? 1 AnswerIn 2008 over 53 million pounds of trout were grown in the U.S, primarily for the food fish market.Substantial numbers are grown for recreational use. The vast ... read more
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Why is the service sector in the US drying up? 2 AnswersService sector is drying up because people do not have access to equity they had couple years ago.Credit is drying up, jobs and income are shrinking. All the hi... read more
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The U.S. Postal Service has raised the cost of stamps to $ .44. 3 AnswersThe USPS provides the lowest cost option for mailing letters and circulars. Since the advent of the Internet with the attendant increase in email traffic at the... read more
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US Fish and Wildlife Service Recent News Stories
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- Official News Release: $6.2 Million Will Go to 38 Native American Projects in ... (March 21, 2008)
- Official News Release: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Lists the Desert Bald Eagle ... (March 18, 2008)
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US Fish and Wildlife Service Books and Merchandise
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