NEWS RELEASE
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeking Input on Proposed Native American Policy Update
For Immediate Release
August 3, 2015
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) wants to know what you think about its draft Revised Native American Policy (NAP) with today’s publication of the Notice of Availability in the Federal Register.
The Service, federally recognized Tribes, and Native Alaskans have spent more than two years working on revising the policy trying to outline steps needed to meet the challenges in conserving the nation’s wildlife, it’s habitat, and natural resources.
“We at the Service want to work closely with and support our Tribes, who manage fish and wildlife resources on more than 100 million acres of land," says Mountain-Prairie Regional Director Noreen Walsh, in Lakewood, Colo. "We believe it is important to work together with our Tribal partners, who have a deep connection with the land."
The tribal policy was published in 1994 and has not been updated until now.
A copy of the revised policy is available online at www.fws.gov/policy/draft510fw1.pdf. Please send your written comments to: Scott Aikin, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Native American Programs Coordinator, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232; scott_aikin@fws.gov. Comments are requested by September 2, 2015.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of External Affairs
Mountain-Prairie Region
134 Union Blvd
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Contacts
Scott Aikin
National Native American Programs Coordinator
360-604-2531
scott_aikin@fws.gov
Ivy Allen
Tribal Communications Specialist
303-236-4575
ivy_allen@fws.gov
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