The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ecological Services program. We work closely with diverse partners to conserve the natural resources of Idaho, and together, find balance between the needs of people and wildlife.
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Service Releases 5-Year Status Review and Species Status Assessment for Bull Trout The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a Species Status Assessment (SSA) and 5-year status review to evaluate the current protection status for bull trout in the lower 48 states (i.e., the coterminous population) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The recommendation of ‘no change’...
Wildlife Wonders Endangered Species Athletics The premier summer sporting event of 2024 is here – the Endangered Species Athletics competition! From July 20-July 27, 2024, 16 listed species from across the United States went feather-to-fin and leaf-to-paw in four virtual events: swimming, climbing, track and strength.
Endangered Species Act Endangered Species Athletics 2024 Swimming Competitors from the ocean come face-to-face with their freshwater challengers in the Endangered Species Athletics swimming event. These athletes have steadily trained for this day by swimming against the current and consuming a diet of raw, lean proteins and leafy greens. Now, they will see how...
Habitat Restoration Why do pollinators need early season plants? As spring arrives with warmer temperatures and plants starting to grow, many pollinators wake up from their restful state and are ready to begin the next phase of their life. We recognize the value of native plants that benefit pollinators throughout their entire life cycle. Having early season...
Wildlife Management As Grizzly Bears Emerge from Dens, Wildlife Managers Ask Public to Help Keep Bears Wild As grizzly bears begin to emerge from their dens this spring in search of food, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other wildlife managers are asking for the help of residents and visitors in grizzly country to Keep Bears Wild. The Service reminds the public to remain vigilant and take...
Endangered Species Act USFWS initiates process to evaluate restoration of grizzly bears in Bitterroot ecosystem The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing a public scoping period to consider options for restoring grizzly bears to the Bitterroot Ecosystem. The Service will assess the potential impacts of proposed restoration options in an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental...
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The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with field offices in Chubbuck and Coeur d'Alene. We are committed to working with others to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats in Idaho. The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office is part of the Department of Interior'sColumbia Pacific Northwest Region, which includes Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Service's Columbia Pacific Northwest Regional Office is located in Portland, Oregon.
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What We Do
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is at the forefront of applying the best known science to our conservation work. Our goal is to help federally threatened and endangered plants and wildlife recover to healthy population levels and to preventnew species from needing the protections of thethe Endangered Species Act through proactive conservation. Working with our partners, we focus much of ourworkwhere the majority of Idaho's sensitive wildlife and plant species are found.Explore some of the key conservation work we're conducting in Idaho.
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Our Organization
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The Gem State is filled with a rich variety of landscapes and habitats and is home to an amazing assortment of terrestrial and aquatic species. We have offices throughout the state in order to work locally with you to conserve natural resources for wildlife and people alike. The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office offers this page as a resource to students, educators, and other curious people, so all may benefit from an enhanced understanding of fish, wildlife, and plants.
Our Species
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The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office works with many threatened and endangered species that occur in Idaho. Our office works with landowners, leading scientists, other Federal and state agency biologists, and Tribes to gather the best available science on each species and their habitat. Click the button belowto learn more about those species currently at the forefront of our recovery work.
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We use science and innovative technology to manage and conserve terrestrial and aquatic resources. Collaboratively with partners, we seek to effectively meet today's complex conservation challenges. Learn about some of our projects below.
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Here you will find library collections containing a variety of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publications, reports, fact sheets, media and documents along with other reference material.
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Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices provide many opportunities for you to help your community and fish and wildlife by doing what you love.
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