Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.

You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events. You can also comment on proposed rules and notices. Here’s how.

Volunteering

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Common Volunteer Opportunities

Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is one of the largest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hatcheries in the Nation. We raise a wide variety of fish species including walleye, Northern pike, trout, Chinook salmon, paddlefish, muskie, burbot, the endangered Pallid sturgeon, and Shovelnose sturgeon. ...
We are looking for a retired couple that can work 3 days a week (8 hour days). Couples will work the same 3 consecutive days. One person keeps the Visitor Center open while the other does maintenance type work. Visitor Center - Greeting visitors, answering phones, taking messages, cleaning,...
This position will be a three-day 8-hour shift. Laguna Atascosa NWR seeks RV volunteers! As the resident volunteers, you would provide orientation, interpretation, and answer questions. You would cover Refuge topics, including local natural and cultural resources, safety precautions, rules and...

Careers and Internships

Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for. It might also be the ticket if you’re into law enforcement, information technology, maintenance, real estate, engineering, communication, cartography, finance, budgeting and more. 

Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. 

Partnering With FWS

Partners are valuable allies to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals.

Featured Partners

Here are just a few of our nationals partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

Learning Opportunities

We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.

Education Programs

The Fish and Wildlife Service offers many great education programs.

Young Explorers Club Flyer
Calling all preschoolers! The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge hosts a monthly environmental education program geared specifically for 3- and 4-year old children. The programs are held the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 10 - 11 AM, and feature a different nature-related topic. Young Explorer's...
Albatross on Midway Atoll surrounded by marine debris.
Give your student's a first hand experience by dissecting a bolus in your classroom! Learn about the effects of marine debris on sea birds. Request boluses for your class and use activity sheets, pictures, and videos to better inform the future generation of conservationists on the impacts of...

Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment

Rulemaking is the policy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View policy open for public comment on regulations.gov.

Regulations.gov

Events

The Fish and Wildlife Service hosts many public events at sites across the country.

Outdoor Activity
Pea Island is for the birds - actually! Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge has close to 400 species of birds that live here or pass through. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy this casual stroll beside North Pond. Field guides, binoculars, sunscreen, and insect repellent are...
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Visitor Center
Attention Leaf Peepers! Did you know that many species of bees, butterflies, beetles, frogs, and turtles depend on fallen leaf litter to survive the winter? Join us at the Visitor Center from 10AM to 1PM to learn more about these litter critters with a free craft! Starting at 10AM, we will also...
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Headquarters Parking Lot
Outdoor Activity

The Cave Tour explores roughly a quarter mile of Guam’s majestic limestone cliff line, including two historically significant caves currently closed to unaccompanied visitors. The tour includes two main stops where visitors may explore the Ritidian Beach Cave and the Ritidian Pictograph Cave,...

Guam National Wildlife Refuge
Nature Center

Get Involved Stories

woman reels in small fish while man watches intently
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Report Offers a Snapshot of Hunters and Anglers in the U.S.
Released last year, the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation indicates that hunting and fishing remain highly important outdoor pursuits in the United States. However, there are a number of indications that participation in fishing and hunting has been...
Visitors on a large black walkway at top a bluff are walking and making chalk art. The walk way is surrounded by lush green vegetation and an ocean cove can be seen on the left side.
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National Wildlife Refuge Week Oct. 15-19
Every second full week of October National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the great network of lands and waters that conserves and protects America’s precious wildlife heritage.
Colorful animals illustration
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Conectando a los niños de habla hispana con la naturaleza
La misión del Servicio consiste en conservar la naturaleza y conectar a las personas con ella para el beneficio de las futuras generaciones. Realizamos este trabajo donde se encuentran las personas: en los paisajes, sí, pero también en nuestros espacios digitales. Y a pesar de nuestro nombre, la...
Colorful animals illustration
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Connecting Spanish-speaking Kids with Nature
The Service mission is about conserving nature – and connecting people with nature – for the benefit of future generations. We do this work where people are - on the landscape, yes, but also in our digital spaces. And despite our name, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conservation mission extends...
Fort Valley State University students, dressed for hunting, stand on dirt road at sunrise.
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Academics Afield Program Builds Hunting Communities and Increases Outdoor Access at HBCUs
College is often a time of self-discovery, and many students seek out new experiences through campus clubs, studying abroad, and trying new activities. Academics Afield is a college learn-to-hunt program created by the Georgia Wildlife Federation in 2019 that aims to introduce students to shooting...
zebra mussel nestled in a marimo moss ball
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Zebra mussels aren't "mossing" around
On August 5, 2024, zebra mussel-infested Marimo moss balls were detected at an aquarium wholesaler in Washington state. This incident serves as an important reminder to remain vigilant and take action to ensure your aquariums and waterways stay zebra mussel free!