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DESERT FISH HABITAT PKOTECTION <br />THROUGH FEDERAL ACQUISITION <br />Gerald L. Burton <br />U.S. Fish iand Wildlife Service <br />Albuquerque, New Mexico <br />hnnually, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service obtains property for <br />the conservation of wildlife..`Most acquisition is directed towards <br />migratory birds. Within the past five years increased emphasis has been <br />given to obtaining property for recovery of threatened or endangered <br />species, including fishes. The'Service has numerous ways of acquiring and <br />managing land. For lands which are part of the public domain, cooperative <br />management agreements or direct transfer of jurisdiction can be used to give <br />the Service management responsibility. Private lands are usually acquired <br />in fee title. Land and Water Conservation funds, Migratory Bird funds or <br />construction funds can all be used to purchase private lands. Direct <br />donation, easements; and leasing can also be used to protect these habitats. <br />65