A Strategic Plan for the Coastal Program

Coastal Program Vision Document 

The Strategic Plan for the Coastal Program consists of three parts, each developed cooperatively by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service headquarters, regional, and field office staffs and, most importantly, our stakeholders and partners.

Part 1 - "Vision Document" describes our Program and five major goals that will guide program operations for the next five years. These five goals are intended to lead to the ultimate end outcome of increasing and maintaining Federal Trust Species populations.

Part 2 - “Regional Step-down Plans” will identify geographic focus areas in each region, provide estimated annual project accomplishment targets and describe anticipated benefits to Federal Trust Species.

• Region 1 - Partners and Coastal Strategic Plan
• Region 2 - Coastal Strategic Plan
• Region 3 - Coastal Strategic Plan
• Region 4 - Coastal Strategic Plan
• Region 5 - Partners and Coastal Strategic Plan
• Region 7 - Coastal Strategic Plan
• Region 8 - Partners and Coastal Strategic Plan

Part 3 - "National Summary Document" will use regional plans as a base to describe a national overview of habitat priorities and five-year performance targets.

Strategic Plan - Coastal Program National Summary

The Program is the Service’s vanguard for non-regulatory, voluntary, citizen and community-based stewardship efforts for fish and wildlife conservation. It is based on the premise that fish and wildlife conservation is a responsibility shared by citizens and government. We provide willing partners with financial and technical assistance to accomplish stewardship projects that benefit Federal Trust Species.

Five major goals have been identified as core components of our vision for the Program. First, and foremost, is our goal to conserve habitat for the benefit of priority fish and wildlife species. To enhance our mission capabilities we need to broaden and strengthen partnerships; improve information sharing and communication; and, enhance our workforce. To increase accountability, we need to measure progress toward DOI, Service, and Program strategic goals and ensure that our actions are efficient and effective.

We will continue to work as a partner with other Federal programs, state agencies, Tribal and local governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses, industry, land trusts and non‑profit groups, and private landowners. We will also work closely with other Service programs to assist in implementing national conservation plans for Federal Trust Species. Most importantly, the views and involvement of our stakeholders will continue to provide valuable guidance.

As part of this process, we are also holding informational meetings in the Service’s Regions with conservation partners and stakeholders. For information about Regional meetings contact the Regional coordinators for the Coastal Program: