Common use of Fish and Wildlife Service Clause in Contracts

Fish and Wildlife Service. The mission of the FWS is to work with others to conserve, protect, manage, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The FWS is legally mandated to implement the conservation provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which includes responsibilities for population management (e.g., monitoring), international coordination, and regulations development and enforcement. The Migratory Bird Conservation Act and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act provide for habitat conservation mandates that include habitat protection (e.g., acquisition, enhancement, and modification of habitats). Many FWS programs are involved in bird conservation activities, including: 1. The Division of Migratory Bird Management and the Regional Migratory Bird Program offices serve as focal points for policy development and strategic planning; developing and implementing monitoring and management initiatives that help maintain healthy populations of migratory birds and their habitat; and providing continued opportunities for citizens to enjoy bird-related recreation. 2. The Division of Bird Habitat Conservation is instrumental in supporting habitat conservation partnerships through the administration of bird conservation grant programs and development of Joint Ventures that serve as major vehicles for implementing the various bird conservation plans across the country. 3. Ecological Services Field Offices across the country serve as the primary contacts for technical assistance and environmental reviews that include, when requested, projects developed by national forests involving migratory bird issues. The Field Offices coordinate with the Regional Migratory Bird Offices, as necessary, during these reviews regarding permits and overall migratory bird conservation coordination for Forest Service activities.