Migratory Bird Joint Ventures: Playa Lakes Joint Venture Base Operations

by: Iola Bonggay

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, a federal government agency operating within the Department of the Interior, is the nation's leading agency dedicated to the management of its fish and wildlife resources, along with its natural habitats.

The agency's mission specifically states "working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."

In line with this, the Southwest Region of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is now seeking applications and proposals for the start of base operations, that is core support staff activities and functions, for the Playa Lakes Joint Venture partnership.

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About The Author Iola Bonggay is an editor of TopGovernmentGrants.com one the the most comprehensive Websites offering information on government grants and federal government programs. She also maintains Websites providing resources on environmental grants and grants for youth programs.

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