America's Bountiful Waters: 150 Years of Fisheries Conservation and the U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service

Description

Fish and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is the direct descendant of the U.S. Fish Commission, founded in 1871. In 2021, FAC marks its 150th anniversary, the oldest conservation agency in history. To commemorate this milestone, U.S. F&W will publish a compelling history to celebrate the broad-thinking scientists, writers, and artists who led us through the gilded age of American ichthyology into the present day.
Includes:
* The century and a half history by Mark Madison
* Fish stories of 40 species told by experts with firsthand field experience and knowledge.
* 50 Contributors- fish and fisheries biologists, hatchery managers, deputy directors, habitat coordinators, regional directors, historians and F&W veterans and career professionals.
* 23 profiles of key fisheries pioneers instrumental to the F&W story.
* Artwork by Joe Tomelleri
* Historical photographs and artifacts from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service archives.
* Foreward by Director Aurelia Skipwith