President Grant established the U.S. Fish Commission in 1871 .
President Ulysses S. Grant was chiefly responsible for the first official government action to conserve U.S. fishery resources for future generations .
President President established the U.S. Fish Commission in 1871 .
President Ulysses S. Grant was chiefly responsible for the first official government action to conserve U.S. fishery resources for future generations .