Difference between revisions of "Endangered Species Act (ESA) (United States)"
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| − | The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was established in 1973 with the objective to protect the flora and fauna of the United States from extinction. The ESA approach to animal, plant, and habitat conservation involves listing species as endangered or threatened, protecting their suitable habitats, and restoring healthy populations. The ultimate goal is species removal from the endangered list.<ref name="CitGuide">Citizen's Guide to the Endangered Species Act [http://earthjustice.org/sites/default/files/library/reports/Citizens_Guide_ESA.pdf]</ref> The ESA is primarily administered by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). | + | The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was established in 1973 with the objective to protect the flora and fauna of the United States from extinction. The ESA approach to animal, plant, and habitat conservation involves listing species as endangered or threatened, protecting their suitable habitats, and restoring healthy populations. The ultimate goal is species removal from the endangered list.<ref name="CitGuide">Citizen's Guide to the Endangered Species Act [http://earthjustice.org/sites/default/files/library/reports/Citizens_Guide_ESA.pdf]</ref> The ESA is primarily administered by the [[US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)]] and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). |
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Revision as of 11:46, 10 April 2016
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was established in 1973 with the objective to protect the flora and fauna of the United States from extinction. The ESA approach to animal, plant, and habitat conservation involves listing species as endangered or threatened, protecting their suitable habitats, and restoring healthy populations. The ultimate goal is species removal from the endangered list.[1] The ESA is primarily administered by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Contents
Overview
Major sections
Defining threatened and endangered species
The listing process
Critical habitat
Recovery plans and land acquisition
Consultation
Citizen suits
Collaboration with states
Historical context
The ESA in California
Success stories
Notable court cases
Associated Laws and Regulations
California Endangered Species Act (CESA)
Links
http://www.fws.gov/ENDANGERED/laws-policies/index.html
References
Disclaimer
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