The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership cheers the senate confirmation of Brian Nesvik to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The new FWS director previously served as the Wyoming Game and Fish Director and has an extensive track record of working to conserve and manage fish and wildlife species and their habitat.
“TRCP has worked with Nesvik for many years, and we are pleased to have him in the role of Fish and Wildlife Service Director,” said Joel Pedersen, president and CEO of TRCP. “We look forward to working with him in his new capacity to conserve fish and wildlife habitat and bolster hunting and fishing opportunities.”
The Fish and Wildlife Service manages more than 560 National Wildlife Refuge sites and 70 national fish hatcheries that provide crucial habitat and support opportunities to hunt and fish across the nation. FWS also oversees the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Act, as well as programs focused on managing invasive species and providing oversight on importing and exporting wildlife.
