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{{Short description|United States federal government agency}} | {{Short description|United States federal government agency}} | ||
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|OrganizationName= Fish and Wildlife Service | |||
|OrganizationType= Executive Departments (Sub-organization) | |||
|Mission= To work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. It manages national wildlife refuges, enforces wildlife laws, protects endangered species, and promotes conservation through partnerships and international agreements. | |||
|OrganizationExecutive= Director | |||
|Employees= 8000 | |||
|Budget= Approximately $3 billion (fiscal year 2024) | |||
|Website=https://www.fws.gov | |||
|Services= Wildlife refuge management; endangered species conservation; law enforcement; migratory bird management; habitat restoration | |||
|ParentOrganization= U.S. Department of the Interior | |||
|CreationLegislation= Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956; Endangered Species Act of 1973 | |||
|Regulations= Endangered Species Act; Migratory Bird Treaty Act; Lacey Act; various wildlife protection regulations | |||
|HeadquartersLocation= 38.955723, -77.356090 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress= 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 | |||
}} | |||
{{Infobox government agency | {{Infobox government agency | ||
| agency_name = United States Fish and Wildlife Service | | agency_name = United States Fish and Wildlife Service | ||