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Ecological Services staff use the best available science and sound managerial techniques to further the Service’s mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats. Ecological Services encompasses several program areas that integrate Federal authorities with social, economic and political realities to ensure sound resource decisions while recognizing the importance of a partnership approach to resource management. These programs include activities associated with implementing the Endangered Species Act, assessing the effects of environmental contaminants on fish and wildlife, restoring habitat on private lands through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, protecting migratory birds, and reviewing Federally-funded projects for impacts to fish and wildlife. Select from the menu below to learn more about each of these programs.

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