Migratory
Birds and State Programs is comprised of the Division of Migratory Birds
and Habitat Programs and the Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
The
Division of Migratory Birds and Habitat Programs,has the primary responsibility
for administrating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1916, its amendments,
and subsequent acts. We do so in concert with a host of participating
partners, both domestic and foreign. The primary objectives of this division
are to conserve migratory bird populations and their habitats and to ensure
that our nation's citizens have continue to enjoy both consumptive and
non-consumptive uses of migratory birds and their habitats.
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program oversees the main Federal mechanism for funding
State and Territorial fish and wildlife restoration efforts. Administration
of Federal funds to State agencies includes a wide range of granting programs
and total annual funds now approach $800 million. This program was crafted
on the basis of a strong Federal/State partnership with specific responsibilities
for each.
