Responsibility of the Fish and Wildlife Health Committee: It is the responsibility of the Fish and Wildlife Health Committee to provide expert advice and counsel to the members of the Association and its officers on fish and wildlife health matters; to monitor and evaluate state and federal animal health legislation and administrative actions in terms of their potential impacts on fish and wildlife resources; and to maintain a close relationship with appropriate officials of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior to assure that the interests of fish and wildlife management are taken into account in any emergency animal disease control program.
~ Approved by Fish & Wildlife Health committy on March 27, 2008

Download the 2008 National Fish and Wildlife Health Initiative Toolkit.

Executive Summary preview: Human activities, such as ecosystems alterations and the movement of pathogens, hosts or vectors, often enhance the emergence and resurgence of diseases at the interface of wildlife, domestic animals, and humans. The intentional or accidental introduction of these diseases can significantly affect fish, wildlife, domestic animals or human populations and necessitate a coordinated, multi-agency response. The mission of the National Fish and Wildlife Health Initiative (NFWHI) is to conserve, restore, and enhance healthy fish and wildlife resources of the United States by recognizing and respecting the missions, jurisdictions, and abilities of fish and wildlife managers to address health issues...​​​​​​​

Below are KEY highlights found in the 2008 National Fish and Wildlife Health Initiative Toolkit.