Maine Field Office
Environmental Contaminants Program
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Maine Field Office Environmental Contaminants Program |
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Recent and Upcoming Work |
Fish and wildlife resources of the United States must endure many hardships to survive and thrive. Among these hardships is the threat posed by exposure to elevated levels of environmental contaminants. Some environmental contaminants (e.g., mercury) may be naturally present in the
environment, while others may be introduced through human activities (e.g.,
PCBs). Not
all contaminants may be harmful to animals or occur in doses high
enough
to have an adverse effect on fish and wildlife. There are ample instances
throughout our recent history,
however, that clearly demonstrate that fish and wildlife exposure to certain
environmental contaminants results in tissue accumulation, magnification through food chains, and adverse effects. |
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| Environmental Contaminants Program Mission | |
| The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance the nation's fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Maine Field Office's Environmental Contaminants Program helps accomplish the Service's overall mission by: |  |
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preventing pollution from harming fish and wildlife and their habitats, |
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Created 3/2001, last update 7/2008 |
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Send comments and questions about the Service's environmental contaminants program in Maine to steve_mierzykowski@fws.gov
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Maine Field Office Home Page | USFWS Home Page |
| Maine Field Office 1168 Main Street Old Town, Maine 04468 207/827-5938 fax: 207/827-6099 |
