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Service employee interview with WCCO TV News from Minneapolis

For the Media

We've designed this area as an easy access point for media representatives covering USFWS issues in the Region, and for those who just want more information. It is maintained by the Region 3 External Affairs Office. Included are the following:

News Releases
Includes an archive of all news releases distributed since the inception of our Web site.

Fish Lines
Current listing of accomplishments within the Fisheries program.

Outdoor Story Leads
Feature story options for members of the media.

Publications
A sampling of existing and historic Regional publications for download

Midwest Natural Resources Group site


External Affairs Staff:


Assistant Regional Director of External Affairs

Jason Holm, 612-713-5310

Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist

Ryan Aylesworth, 612-713-5311

Native American Liaison

Tim Patronski, 612-713-5108

Outreach Coordinators:

Georgia Parham (Ecological Services topics) 812-334-4261 x203

Chuck Traxler (Law Enforcement and National Wildlife Refuge System topics) 612-713-5313

Ashley Spratt (Fisheries, Migratory Birds and State Programs topics) 612-713-5314

Regional Web Manager

Larry Dean, 612-713-5312

Public Affairs Specialist

Valerie Redmond, 612-713-5316

Administrative Assistant

Skip Longen , 612-713-5361


Last updated: July 27, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, One Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN 55111-4056
612-713-5360
E-mail: MidwestNews@fws.gov