United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

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A organizational summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.


This page is an introduction to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with specific emphasis on the Central Coast of California.

US Fish & Wildlife Service logo.[1]

Overview

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is a United States federal scientific agency within the US Department of the Interior (DOI). USFWS carries out a variety of duties that monitor, manage, and protect the nation's fish, wildlife, and natural habitats. In the California Central Coast Region, USFWS plays a large role in environmental management and regulation in conjunction with many cooperating institutions such as California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), California Invasive Plant Council, UC Santa Cruz, CalPoly SLO, and CSUMB.[1]

Mission

Legal Status / Authority

Governance

Organizational Structure

Central Coast Context

Example Work / Projects

Related links

References

  1. Reference text http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/CALI_portal.htm

Disclaimer

This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.