Welcome The Southwestern Region bridges the diverse lands, waters, and people of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Complex organisms inhabiting regional waters are culturally and economically significant to the American public. The range of aquatic habitats and species is extensive and requires specialized management by a dedicated team of biologists and supporting workforce. Ottine Dam Removal Will Benefit Fish and Wildlife in San Marcos RiverThe much anticipated removal of Ottine Dam is here. Current Stories
Senator Flake Tours Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery September 2016
August 2016 A new water intake for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery in Willow Beach, Arizona, has been built and tested in Lake Mohave, and that is good news for anglers and conservationists. With an assured, reliable cold water source, rainbow trout production can restart at the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery. In partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and others, the FWS anticipates stocking catchable-sized trout for anglers as early as February 2017. Learn more about Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery Read the News Release
Youth Hiring Each year the Southwest Fisheries program hires local youth to participate in paid summer programs. View the video from our AZFWCO office below and visit our Education & Outreach page to learn more about this exciting program.
Eddies - Reflections on Fisheries Conservation Scroll through some of the Eddies articles that feature the Southwest Region Fisheries Program along with other important Fisheries work and educational programs. To learn more about Eddies, or to subscribe, visit https://www.fws.gov/eddies. Program Contact Stewart Jacks Southwest Fisheries Field Notes News Feed Field Notes showcases the activities and accomplishments of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from across the nation. |
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