HyperDic: us_fish_and_wildlife_service

English > 1 sense of the expression US Fish and Wildlife Service:
NOUNgroupUS Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, FWSan agency in the Department of the Interior that conserves and protects fish and wildlife and their habitats
English > US Fish and Wildlife Service: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningAn agency in the Department of the Interior that conserves and protects fish and wildlife and their habitats; assesses the environmental impact of pesticides and nuclear power site and hydroelectric dams and thermal pollution.
SynonymsUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS
Part ofDepartment of the Interior, Interior Department, Interior, DoIThe United States federal department charged with conservation and the development of natural resources
Broaderagency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authorityAn administrative unit of government

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