- The regional coordinators for fish and wildlife oversee research involving the animals and plants in their region. Scientists that work for the FWS work under the coordinator to conduct research on approved and pertinent subjects including dwindling wildlife population, tracking success of reintroduction of species and captive propagation of endangered species. Coordinators also grant requests from outside organizations and individuals --- such as universities, conservation groups and biologists --- to conduct research on the land under their jurisdiction.
- Coordinators oversee management of wildlife and plant life in their region. Identification of dwindling populations, through research, may require reintroduction of the specie or removal of a parasitic species that is interfering with dwindling indigenous species. Coordinators also oversee yearly migration routes for birds. Coordinators also oversee wardens who serve as law enforcement, making sure that people are not hunting out of season, without a license, or taking a species that is endangered.
- Habitat restoration involves identification of the natural habitat of an endangered species; wardens and volunteers complete the restoration which involves planting of plants naturally found in that habitat, restoring the type of food the animal eats --- such as crickets or ants --- and making the habitat a sustainable ecosystem so a growing population of wildlife can be sustained with minimal intervention.
- The FWS regions collaborate with many organizations including fishery commissions, foreign governments, Department of Defense and other regions in the FWS. Coordinators oversee collaboration by fielding requests for assistance and assigning staff to each project. If a project is completed within the region, coordinators make frequent site visits and conduct meetings with the staff involved to remain current on how the project is developing.
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