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The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres (780,000 km2). Major divisions of the agency include the National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and the Research and Development branch. The mission of the Forest Service is "To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." Its motto is "Caring for the land and serving people." As the lead Federal agency in natural resource conservation, the US Forest Service provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. The agency's ecosystem approach to management integrates ecological, economic, and social factors to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment to meet current and future needs. Through implementation of land and resource management plans, the agency ensures sustainable ecosystems by restoring and maintaining species diversity and ecological productivity that helps provide recreation, water, timber, minerals, fish, wildlife, wilderness, and aesthetic values for current and future generations of people.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We manage more than 565 national wildlife refuges and more than 60 national fish hatcheries, in addition to other facilities. All job opportunities are posted on: http://usajobs.gov Learn more about working for us: http://www.fws.gov/humancapital/ Learn more about our people: #WeAreUSFWS USFWS Social Media Comment Policy: https://fws.gov/social-media To view accessible videos with closed captions and audio descriptions visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZb5DyVcCk95JmW7w-UV_oW-dsKZUgz6J Disclaimer and Copyright Information: https://www.fws.gov/disclaimer

Formed in 1928, the Water Environment Federation® (WEF®) and its global network of Member Associations help provide water quality professionals with the latest in water quality education, training, and business opportunities. WEF's diverse membership includes scientists, engineers, regulators, academics, plant managers and operators, and other professionals working in the United States and around the world. As a membership organization, WEF uses the collective knowledge of its membership to further a shared goal of improving water quality. Together, WEF and its members: research and publish the latest information on wastewater treatment and water quality protection; provide technical expertise and training on issues including wastewater collection, treatment, reuse, and operations; residuals and utility management; sustainability; and emerging water quality issues such as microconstituents; sponsor conferences and other special events; and review, testify, and comment on environmental regulations and legislation. For more details on WEF’s published magazines, journals, books, study guides and other technical materials, please visit www.e-wef.org/