USGS Frequently Asked Questions

Answer:

• DOI is responsible for managing and protecting wildlife, including migratory birds, under various laws and treaties, and for protecting public health on more than 500 million acres of land that it manages across the country.
• To carry out these responsibilities, the Department and its partners are investigating highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain H5N1 in migratory birds. DOI is also making plans to protect the health of its employees and the 450 million people that visit Department-managed lands each year.