The Fish and Wildlife Program focuses on applied ecology. Of top priority is gathering sound data on the status and distribution of both game and non-game species that persist on Tribal lands. Initial efforts have been geared towards documenting species across Tribal lands. This data is collected in such a way to be used to address the potential impacts of invasive species, land management, and future regional restoration projects on the Tribe’s fish and wildlife. The section works collaboratively with its sister sections (Forestry and Animal Wildlife Services). In this way, shared data can be used to understand the ecological processes that explain patterns observed among faunal communities found on Tribal lands. Applying rigorous scientific standards to the work carried out will allow the Tribe to have a confident understanding of the status of its natural resources and to make informed management decisions as it sees fit. Furthermore, the new section is heeding the opportunity to advance the biological sciences by exploring novel questions, representing the Tribe at scientific conferences, and promoting Tribal science both within and beyond reservation boundaries.