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Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.


With more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges, 70 national fish hatcheries, numerous regional and field offices across the country and thousands of active conservation projects, the more than 8,000 employees of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...


Migratory Birds to Benefit from More Than $24 Million in Funding Throughout the Americas


Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing more than $24 million in funding has been approved for grants through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act for conservation projects to benefit migratory birds and people throughout the Americas.


This spring, an individual who has repeatedly engaged in songbird smuggling received the strongest sentence of anyone to date for finch smuggling. The Service is stepping up efforts to stop serial smuggling, and working with partners to better understand demand to get at the root of the issue.


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Supports Boaters and Clean Waterways Through Clean Vessel Act Program


Recreational boaters and the nation’s waterways will benefit from more than $16 million in grant funds, thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program. Since the program’s inception in 1993, these grants have improved pump-out stations and waste reception facilities...


The history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be traced back to 1871. We are the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations. Here are just a few of our focus areas...

If you’re looking for places to experience nature; interested in partnering with us; seeking technical advice, permits, grants, data or scientific research; want to know more about today’s conservation challenges; looking for ways on how you can get involved and make a difference -- the Service has a lot to offer and more…

4worldlovers: Since NRCS’ establishment, unfortunately, underserved communities and individuals have experienced significant barriers to equity, equality, and justice in agency programs and policies. NRCS is committed to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity for agency employees and those we serve.

Climate change presents real threats to U.S. agricultural production, forest resources, and rural economies. As the nation’s private lands conservation agency, NRCS plays an important role in helping the nation address climate change.

NRCS is committed to working with farms of all sizes and in all locations, including those in urban areas. NRCS provides with urban producers with conservation assistance, and works with other USDA agencies to support urban farms in providing access to healthy local food, jobs, and green space.

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The City of Torrance Community Services Department proudly announces the launch of the Animal Control Portal! The user-friendly online portal will feature new reporting tools for residents.

Easily report animal control issues such as dogs off-leash or barking dog complaints. Community members can now include photos or videos in their submissions.


Receive confirmation of animal control reports and follow-up from staff, if requested.


If you have lost your pet, you can visit our Lost Animal page to see pets we currently have in custody and for information regarding next steps. If you have found a licensed pet, please check if the pet has a DocuPet license tag. If it does, the pet’s owner can be found by Animal Control Rangers or Community Services Administration personnel. For further information, please visit the Lost Animal page.

Also, to check the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control for your lost pet, please visit their page online.

You can contact the City of Torrance Animal Control Office at 310-618-3850. Animal Control personnel are often out in the community responding to service requests. Callers should please leave a detailed phone message, including your contact number, or visit the animal control Portal (tab up above) and file an online service request.

The City's Animal Control program was established in 2004 to assist the citizens and animals of Torrance. The goals and objectives of the Animal Control Section are to reunite lost pets with their owners, help sick or injured animals, educate the public when dealing with wildlife, human investigations, and impoundment of lost or stray animals. Animals found by the Torrance Animal Control are only kept a short time at our facility. To learn more or to locate your lost animal, click here.

Animal Control is responsible enforcement of local and state laws pertaining to domesticated and wild animals.

Contact Torrance Police Department (310) 618-3456 to report or get detailed information for the following:

Apply for a pet license or renew your pet license by visiting: https://torrance.docupet.com/en_US/

DocuPet is the City’s official pet licensing services provider. DocuPet’s mission is to provide a safe and happy home for all pets, and their services include great benefits such as full access to their HomeSafe 24/7 lost pet service, the option to purchase a designer license tag, and a user-friendly online portal.

In the City of Torrance, all dogs must be licensed and have a valid rabies vaccination. There is a maximum limit of four (4) pets per household, of which the maximum dogs is three (3). New licenses will be valid for one year from the date of purchase and must be renewed annually. Such licenses must be paid and active within thirty days of moving in the City or within third days after acquiring ownership of the dog. If such licenses are not paid within the thirty days or if the annual license has expired, a penalty of $20 shall incur. For more information regarding the Torrance Municipal Code regarding pet licensing, please view TMC 41.3.1, 41.3.2, 41.3.3, 41.4.1.

For more information, please visit the City’s Pet Licensing page: https://www.torranceca.gov/services/community-services/animal-control/pet-licensing

Los Angeles County Vector Control (West Nile virus or bee problems)