United States Fish and Wildlife Service

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.

The agency plays a vital role in wildlife and habitat conservation through various key functions, including protecting native species by enforcing federal wildlife laws, managing migratory bird populations, restoring fisheries to support ecosystems, conserving vital habitats like wetlands, overseeing wildlife efforts on military bases per the Sikes Act, and supporting state agencies with federal funding. Provided by Wikipedia