MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) functions for the protection and management or the Territory's marine and wildlife resources to the extent intended to best benefit the people of American Samoa while ensuring the integrity of such resources for posterity. The various projects undertaken by the department are designed to:
Generate information for the formulation of policies and guidelines for conservation and management of the resources; Provide direct services and technical assistance for the development of community and government programs compatible with the wise utilization of natural resources; and Prevent or minimize abusive or exploitative use of resources through conservation education and implementation of applicable federal and local regulations.
The majority of DMWR's projects are federally funded through:
Federal Aid in Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grants and Monies from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Western Pacific Fish Information Network (WPacFIN)
Additional support for other projects comes from local funds through contracted services.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
DIRECTOR
Mr. Ufagafa Ray Tulafono
OFFICE NUMBER:
(684) 633-4456
FAX NUMBER:
(684) 633-5590
MAILING ADDRESS:
American Samoa Government,
Territory of American Samoa,
Pago Pago, AS
96799
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