Conserving the Nature of America
January - December 2008

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee Pocket Guide is a tool for every employee. It provides useful information to help you spread the word about America's natural resources and the Service's role in conserving them. You may view and print a larger version of the Pocket Guide in PDF format.

Table of Contents

Director's Message
Introduction to FWS
FWS Fundamentals
Chronology
Organization Chart
Division Information
Regional Map
Regional Contacts
Field Locations

Photos of wetlands. Credit: USFWS

Photo of Winning 75th Federal Duck Stamp Art by by Joe Hautman of Plymouth, Minnesota

First Federal Duck Stamp.
Design by J.N. "Ding" Darling

State and Territorial Fish and Wildlife Agency Contacts
Fire Management
Refuge Law Enforcement
Permits Programs
Invasive Species
Science Excellence
Federal Duck Stamp 75th Anniversary New!
Small Wetlands Program 50th Anniversary New!

Major Events Dates
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Used Abbreviations
Frequently Used Laws, Regulations and Manuals
Travel Tips
Guidance on Lobbying, Advertising, Donations, and Photography Rights
Literature Search Service
Partnership Agreements
Customer Service Center
Office of Workers' Compensation Program and SCEP/STEP Phone Numbers
Weights and Measurements Chart