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From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Morris, Charisa Shaun Sanchez; Rushing, Anya Fwd: FWS Overview Presentation Wednesday, May 3, 2017 2:46:44 PM FWS Overview Presentation.pdf Here ya go! Thanks, Anya! PS - don't open any google docs you receive this afternoon from odd sources. -----------Forwarded message-----------From: Irwin, Thomas <thomas_irwin@fws.gov> Date: Wed, May 3, 2017 at 2:33 PM Subject: FWS Overview Presentation To: Charisa Morris <Charisa_Morris@fws.gov> Anya Rushing <anya_rushing@fws.gov> If you also need the PowerPoint version, let me know. Thomas Charisa Morris@fws.gov | Chief of Staff, Office of the Director | u.s. Fish & Wildlife Service | 1849 C Street NW, Room 3348 | Washington, DC 20240 | (202) 208-3843 | For urgent matters, please dial cell: 301-875-8937 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Overview Presentation i riSHJtWD T>l SERVICE May 2017 www.fws.gov "Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people" U S. Fish & Wildlife Service DOI Operations Priorities Priorities for new Administration: Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian Workforce Hiring Controls memo for DOI Managing Grants Cooperative Agreements and other Significant Actions before decisions Secretarial Orders on American Energy Independence, Conservation Stewardship and Outdoor Recreation, etc Our work spans the globe, including: 565 National Wildlife Refuges 20 Million Acres of Wilderness 72 National Fish Hatcheries 80 ES Field Offices 7 National Monuments 8 Law Enforcement Agents at U.S. Embassies worldwide Projects funded in more than 75 countries FPW * fFILDUFE m k 'X U,Sh Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program Sustaining healthy migratory bird populations through: * Working with partners across North America to maintain healthy migratory game bird populations; * Protecting and conserving non-game migratory bird populations across their range in North and South America; Administering grant programs supporting partnership-driven bird habitat conservation projects; * Working with landowners to avoid/ reduce development impacts to birds; * Supporting a nationwide network of bird conservation Joint Ventures. U,Sh Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program We work to protect and recover 1,966 listed species (U.S. and foreign). Ongoing work to support SO 3349 on regulations and larger Executive Orders: 1,059 Endangered animals and plants in the United States 313 Threatened animals and plants in the United States 594 endangered and threatened foreign^pecies^ Providing consultation to other Federal Agencies; Providing, grants, tools and technical assistance to landowners; Implementing listing and recovery actions; Issuing permits and providing predictability for stakeholders; FPW * fFILDUFE m k 'X U,Sh Fish & Wildlife Service Fish & Aquatic Conservation We're focused on science-based conservation & restoration of native fish & aquatic species. Significant support for angling and boating constituencies. Ongoing work to support SO 3347 to promote additional angler access. 200+ field stations, including 72 National Fish Hatcheries, 7 Fish Technology Centers 2 million+ annual visitors We've worked with over 700 partners to 1,638+ dams and other barriers - -Reopened 24,000 river miles -Reconnected 170,000 acres of wetlands to natural stream flows FPW * fFILDUFE m k 'X U,Sh Fish & Wildlife Service International Affairs Program Wildlife Without Borders Species, Regional and Global Grant Programs have funded conservation ; projects in over 75 countries. we ensure sustainable wildlife trade, issuing 20,000+ permits annually. We work with range countries across the globe, providing tools, training and funding to help t and sustain native species, including elephants, rhinos and tigers. FPW * fFILDUFE m k 'X U,Sh Fish & Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs provide vital funding for conservation at the state and local level, including habitat restoration, research and recreation. Significant support for hunting, angling and boating including Three R's. - Over $1 Billion annually in dedicated funding from excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment WSFR Grant Programs also fund infrastructure for recreational boating and fishing. We administer State and Tribal Wildlife Grants to support their priority conservation efforts. U,Sh Fish & Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement OLE works domestically and internationally to enforce wildlife laws and protect vulnerable species. Strong partnership and cooperation with State Fish and Game Agencies. - 208 special agents conduct investigations of poaching and illegal trade; and -140 wildlife inspectors stationed at U.S. ports examine cargo shipments to ensure compliance with U.S. laws. National Wildlife Forensics Lab - analysis of evidence in wildlife crimes Training and technical investigative support for foreign game wardens and wildlife officers