Fish and Wildlife Service
/ˈfɪʃ ənd ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈsɜrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior responsible for the management and conservation of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats.
The Fish and Wildlife Service enforces laws protecting endangered species.
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- fish and wildlife service
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as FWS, the agency plays a key role in enforcing environmental statutes involving wildlife; important to distinguish from similarly purposed agencies.
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