DDOE: Research & Management

Fisheries and Wildlife

Research and Management

Fisheries Management Branch
The Fisheries Management Branch conducts annual surveys and studies of migratory and resident fish in the District waterways. This data is used to estimate populations and determine age and growth trends of the District's fish species. The information gathered helps managers make informed resource decisions to assess water quality conditions and the state of aquatic habitats. Current areas of research include:

Anadromous Fish
Resident Fish
Ichthyoplankton
Age and Growth Studies
Habitat Monitoring and Evaluation
Angler Surveys Wildlife

Wildlife Management Branch

The mission of the Wildlife Management Branch is to conserve wildlife resources in the District of Columbia through research and management for the health and enjoyment of District residents.

The program objectives are as follows:

Develop and implement the DC Wildlife Action Plan
Monitor the status and trend of wildlife populations
Encourage public participation

Wildlife Conservation Activities of Other Agencies and Organizations

American Bird Conservancy Pesticides and Birds Campaign

Data regarding wildlife deaths due to pesticides is very important to the goal of wildlife conservation. The American Bird Conservancy (ABC), an NGO that provides a network of bird conservation organizations across the Americas, has launched a pesticides and birds campaign to reduce the exposure of wild birds to hazardous pesticides. It offers two invaluable databases: Avian Incident Monitoring System and Birds in Agricultural Areas Database. Visit their website to find out more about the program or what you can do to help.

MD-DC Teaming with Wildlife Coalition

DC Wildlife Action Plan success stories