Contacting the Office:
Field Supervisor: Richard Nelson
e-mail: RockIsland@fws.gov or MidwestNews@fws.gov1511 47th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-757-5800
Fax: 309-757-5807
TTY: 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay)
Quick Facts
Iowa is home to 17 federally listed endangered, threatened, or candidate species, including the Indiana bat, Topeka shiner, Dakota skipper, and western prairie fringed orchid. For more information about these and other rare and declining Illinois species, please see our website at http://midwest.fws.gov/endangered
Highlight
The Rock Island Field Office has worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and five states over the last ten years to find a long-term solution to the conflict between commercial navigation on the Upper Mississippi River and the river’s natural resource value for millions of migratory birds, waterfowl hunting, and sport fishing. The completed feasibility study for navigation and ecosystem needs on the Upper Mississippi recommends a winning solution for all parties.
Our History
For over 60 years Ecological Services has protected and restored fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. Our roots trace back to the River Basins Program that reviewed Federal water development projects. Since 1945, Ecological Services’ responsibilities have expanded to include reviews of most Federal construction projects, endangered species, environmental contaminants, and a variety of conservation partnerships and grants.
Project Planning
Through early and wise planning we work to conserve fish and wildlife and their habitats by minimizing the impact of Federal construction projects. Besides traditional Corps of Engineers’ projects and permits, we work on energy development projects (hydro and wind power), highway projects, and proposed activities in National Forests.
Environmental Contaminants
The Environmental Contaminants Federal Government solely responsible for evaluating the impact of environmental contaminants on fish and wildlife. We work to prevent, reduce, and eliminate the adverse effects of environmental contaminants.
Threatened and Endangered Species
Our responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act include conserving declining species before listing is necessary, adding species to the list of threatened and endangered species, working to recover listed species, and working with other Federal agencies to ensure that their projects do not irreparably harm listed species.
Grants
We administer Endangered Species Act grants to provide funding to States, Tribes, organizations, and individuals for listed species conservation activities.
Partnerships
We work to restore habitat on private lands through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. We work with others to restore Great Lakes coastal habitats through our Coastal Program.
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Last updated:
July 17, 2008
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