US Fish & Wildlife Service

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The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency within the Department of the Interior is responsible for fish, wildlife and plant conservation. Its mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The agency helps protect a healthy environment for people, fish and wildlife and helps Americans conserve and enjoy the outdoors and living treasures. Its major responsibilities are for migratory birds, endangered species, certain marine mammals and freshwater and anadromous fish. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency charged with protecting and enhancing the populations and habitat of more than 800 species of birds that spend all or part of their lives in the United States. The agency is located in Washington, D.C.