STRATEGY 1.1.2: Fish, Wildlife & Plant Species

Sustain fish, wildlife, and plant species by protecting and recovering the Nation's fish and wildlife in cooperation with partners, including states.

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The Fish and Wildlife Service is tasked with the conservation and protection of fi sh, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. FWS conducts these activities in partnership with others along with NPS, BLM, Reclamation, and state and local agencies. The strategy to sustain species focuses on identifying and implementing corrective actions that will lead to species recovery. The Department's responsibility to protect fish, wildlife, and native plants transcends jurisdictional boundaries, and includes efforts that affect almost 1,300 species with special status under the Endangered Species Act and more than 1,000 migratory birds that receive Federal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Stakeholder(s):

• Fish and Wildlife Service


• NPS


• BLM


• Bureau of Reclamation


• State Agencies


• Local Agencies

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