The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Our Purpose: To protect the natural world so current and future generations can live with, live from, and find awe in lands, waters, and wildlife. Our Vision: We envision a future where people and nature thrive in an interconnected way and where every community feels part of and committed to the natural world around us.