Conservation Partnerships in the 21st Century

Steve GuertinDeputy DirectorU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

• The only federal agency principally dedicated to the conservation of

fish, wildlife and plants for the benefit of the American people. We

work in all 50 states, U.S. territories and countries worldwide.

Duties:

• Land management: we manage millions of acres under the National

Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System.

• Regulatory: we implement wildlife laws such as the ESA

• Law enforcement: we ensure those wildlife laws are adhered to

• Science: our science informs our policies, procedures and land

management practices

Who is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?

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An Enduring Partnership:

Credits: USFWS

• Develops shared goals and priorities collaboratively.

• Allows each organization to see themselves in it.

• Focuses on outcomes, rather than process.

• Has executive level support from each organization.

• Is relevant to the people who share the landscape.

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