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About UsThe U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's primary mission is to oversee the implementation and of the Endangered Species Act. This 1973 Act is designed to protect species and their habitat from extinction. Our mission in Nevada is to conserve the natural biological diversity of the Great Basin, Eastern Sierra, and Mojave Desert ecosystems. Our area of responsibility encompasses all of Nevada a some portions of California.
We have three offices to serve you — the Nevada Fish & Wildlife Office in Reno, the Southern Nevada Field Office in Las Vegas, and the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville. Nevada Fish & Wildlife Office ProgramsDesert Tortoise Recovery
Desert Fish Recovery
Ecological ServicesWe document the presence of species to determine if it is threatened by man and see if there are ways to remove or reduce the threat. Tools such as Habitat Conservation Plans allow us to develop plans that will allow development to continue while protecting the species. We work closely with other Federal agencies to develop land management plans that will reduce impacts to rare species and their habitat. We consult on projects that may impact species or habitat. We study environmental threats and provide funding for projects on private land that help species. We are in involved in pre-fire planning to reduce the threat and minimize impacts of wildfire and in fire restoration and post-wilfire monitoring. Environmental Education
Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex
PartnershipsThe Fish & Wildlife Service works with a wide variety of partners to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats. These partners include other federal agencies, Tribes, State and local governments, conservation organizations, academic institutions, businesses, school groups, and private individuals. Follow this link to learn more about our conservation partnerships in Nevada. Wildlife Opportunities at RefugesWe preserve critical habitat for species through the National Wildlife Refuge System. Lands are set aside to protect breeding areas for mammals and nesting grounds for birds. Waterways are protected to ensure spawning areas for fish. Most refuges are open to the public. Many refuges offer hunting and fishing opportunities. Over 60 refuges were created primarily to protect rare species.
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