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The United States Fish Commission, formally known as the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries, was an agency of the United States government created in 1871 to investigate, promote, and preserve the fisheries of the United States.
- June 30, 1940; 83 years ago
- United States federal government
- February 9, 1871; 152 years ago
1871 – President Ulysses S. Grant creates the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. It is the first federal agency focused on natural resource conservation, and its founding represents the genesis of today’s NOAA Fisheries, or National Marine Fisheries Service.
The Fish and Aquatic Conservation program leads aquatic conservation efforts for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are committed to tackling the nation’s highest priority aquatic conservation and recreational challenges to conserve, restore, and enhance fisheries for future generations.
The U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries is created by Congress on February 9 and charged with studying and recommending solutions to the decline in food fishes and to promote fish culture. President Ulysses S. Grant appoints Spencer Fullerton Baird as the first commissioner.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS or FWS) is a U.S. federal government agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior which oversees the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats in the United States.
- $1.584 billion (FY2021)
- Martha Williams, Director, Vacant, Principal Deputy Director
- Approx. 8,000
- United States Federal Government
We are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the American people. We offer a variety of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natural heritage.
The United States Fish Commission, formally known as the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries, was an agency of the United States government created in 1871 to investigate, promote, and preserve the fisheries of the United States.