Partners are valuable allies to the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals. We team up with private conservation organizations, state and federal agencies and tribes. Together, with the landowner, this collective shares funding, materials, equipment, labor and expertise to meet restoration goals and our conservation mission.

Partnership Categories

Great things happen when partners are matched with the right opportunities. That's why we work with many types of partners at FWS from local businesses and conservation groups to veterans and large industry partners. Here are just a few of the Partner Categories working with FWS today.

Academic Institutions

We frequently partner with academia to further the conservation of and research into the stewardship of many species.

Conservation, Science, and Land Management Organizations

We often partner with non-governmental conservation organizations on conservation projects, whether it's to conserve identified species such as the monarch butterfly or to advise on land acquisition for conservation so that it has the greatest benefit for species.

Economic, Tourism, Retail, and Industry

We partner with these groups to help them conduct their commercial activities in a way that best promotes conservation.

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Federal Agencies

We work with other federal agencies to help them meet their legal responsibilities as well as their mission.

Friends Groups

Friends groups are organizations of community members committed to helping national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries meet conservation goals that would otherwise be out of reach. 

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Our Partners

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

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Latest Stories About Our Partners

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Wildlife Wonders
Arctic Valentine
The rare frigid bumble bee (Bombus frigidus) braves extreme conditions to spread love and provide pollination among Arctic flowering plants. Even in the coldest corners of Alaska, life finds a way to thrive through teamwork and adaptation—perhaps the ultimate Valentine's Day message from the...
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History and Culture
Tinicum Tim Makes His Prediction
Six more weeks of winter or early spring? Tinicum Tim, the cute yet incredibly inaccurate weather prognosticator, made a special appearance at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum for their 16th annual Groundhog Day Celebration.
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Seasons of Service: Winter Work at our Hatcheries
As winter blankets north-central Washington, hatcheries in the Leavenworth Fisheries Complex work hard to ensure the health of our salmon. From monitoring water conditions to caring for eggs, learn what it takes to support conservation and fishing opportunities during the coldest months of the year!
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What Happens to Turtles When it Snows in the Sunshine State?
Many places in Florida are used to getting sand blasted but what happens when the Sunshine State gets snow blasted? The South has many interesting and unique weather events, but snow in Florida is not usually on the radar…until it is.
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Habitat Restoration
Hunt for Brook Trout
Our Habitat Restoration team is working with Trout Unlimited to better understand brook trout populations in streams in upstate and central New York using environmental DNA (eDNA) as a non-invasive way to quickly identify fish. Together, the FWS and Trout Unlimited is working to ensure these iconic...
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Migratory Species
A New Era for Pintail Regulations
A new interim harvest strategy introduces changes to Northern pintail hunting regulations, shaped by decades of research and long-term population monitoring. Explore how this science-based approach is being used to guide decisions that balance hunting opportunities with the conservation of pintail...

Partnership Services

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Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Sponsorship of grants
  • Cooperative Agreements

To find out more about how our partner provides services view our partner services below.

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