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Endangered Species ActEndangered Species Act
By: Kelly Hansard, Kelli Bagwell, and Celeste Ligon
By: Kelly Hansard, Kelli Bagwell, and Celeste Ligon
PurposePurpose
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was established in 1973 to conserve the Nation’s natural heritage for the enjoyment and benefit of current and future generations by conserving species that are in danger of extinction.
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was established in 1973 to conserve the Nation’s natural heritage for the enjoyment and benefit of current and future generations by conserving species that are in danger of extinction.
History/Authorization of ActHistory/Authorization of Act
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was established in 1973 and amended in 1982, 1985 and 1988.
To read the ESA go to http://epw.senate.gov/esa73.pdf
Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species
Total listed- 1,925 species Examples: Blue Whale,
Florida Panther, Jaguar
Total listed- 1,925 species Examples: Blue Whale,
Florida Panther, Jaguar
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Blue Whale Florida Panther Jaguar
Habitat ConservationHabitat Conservation As habitat loss is the primary
threat to most endangered species, the ESA of 1973 allowed the FWS and NOAA Fisheries to designate specific areas as protected “critical habitat” zones.
These habitats require all the essential needs of the endangered species. Such lands may be private or public.
As habitat loss is the primary threat to most endangered species, the ESA of 1973 allowed the FWS and NOAA Fisheries to designate specific areas as protected “critical habitat” zones.
These habitats require all the essential needs of the endangered species. Such lands may be private or public.
RecoveryRecovery
The process- to provide specific management to ensure that a species is a secure member of its ecosystem
Its achieved by cooperative conservation with private land owners and through incentives provided by the FWS
The process- to provide specific management to ensure that a species is a secure member of its ecosystem
Its achieved by cooperative conservation with private land owners and through incentives provided by the FWS
The Goal of RecoveryThe Goal of Recovery
Goal: to increase the numbers and improve the management to the point where they can be removed from the endangered list
Goal: to increase the numbers and improve the management to the point where they can be removed from the endangered list
Successful examples of Recovery Successful examples of Recovery
The California Condor Black-footed Ferret Peregrine Falcon Bald Eagle
The California Condor Black-footed Ferret Peregrine Falcon Bald Eagle
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California Condor Bald EaglePeregrine FalconBlack-footed Ferret
Enforcement/FundingEnforcement/Funding
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Fisheries
Both of these organizations provide enforcement as well as funding
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Fisheries
Both of these organizations provide enforcement as well as funding
Funding Continued…Funding Continued…
The Word Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world.
The Word Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world.
PenaltiesPenalties
There are different degrees of violation with the law.
Most punishable offense: importing, exporting, and trafficking endangered species
Consequences: fines of up to $50,000, imprisonment, or suspension of a license/permit
There are different degrees of violation with the law.
Most punishable offense: importing, exporting, and trafficking endangered species
Consequences: fines of up to $50,000, imprisonment, or suspension of a license/permit
BibliographyBibliography
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endangered_spec
ies http://library.findlaw.com/1999/Jan/
1/241467.html
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endangered_spec
ies http://library.findlaw.com/1999/Jan/
1/241467.html
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