USFWS
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | United States Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
USFWS stands for United States Fish and Wildlife Service, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Manages the National Wildlife Refuge System of more than 560 refuges, enforces federal wildlife laws and lists and protects endangered species. The Interior bureau shares Endangered Species Act duties with NOAA Fisheries and sells the Federal Duck Stamp.
Example: USFWS proposed listing the bumblebee species as endangered.
Usage notes
Formed in 1940 by combining the Bureau of Fisheries and the Bureau of Biological Survey, it is often shortened to FWS. Its special agents investigate wildlife trafficking, and its inspectors check wildlife shipments at ports of entry. Duck Stamp sales, required for waterfowl hunters, fund the purchase of wetland habitat. The service is led by a Director.
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