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The Endangered Species Act is a series of environmental protection laws passed by the United States Congress in 1973, and signed by President Richard Nixon. It was created to protect "critically imperiled" species populations from extinction, along with the ecosystems they live, and breed in.
This includes invertebrates, and vertebrates, along with plants, although fungi were not named specifically because they were considered a plant during the time the laws were being written.
These new laws were called for by President Richard Nixon, due to the rapid, and varied growth in economics, and technology, along with uncontrolled development, and expansion with little to no regard, or concern for the future of the environment and the creatures living in it. With this "act", Federal Agencies were strictly limited, or completely forbidden from actions that might "jeopardize the continued existence of" those species listed as endangered or threatened.
Also there would be no funding, authorizing, or carrying out any actions which might be deemed as threatening, such as; physically harming, harassing, killing, removing, or trapping, those species which are listed on the ESA list, by any governmental agency, corporation, or citizen without a complete permit.
Many protections apply to the species' habitats, including appointing "critical habitat" as reserves designated specifically for recovery and research for listed species.
The US Fish and Wildlife Services or US FWS, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA are the administrative bodies of the Endangered Species Act or the ESA.
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Who supported the Endangered Species Act?
Tito "Hoagie" Shaw supported the endangered species act.
Four types of efforts to save individual species?
endangered species act habitat conversation act biodiversity treaty act germ plasm
The endangered species act passed in 1973 has?
saved some protected species, but more species need to be protected
What responsibilities do we as humans have to other species?
Humans have a large responsibility to other creatures, we have the technology, intelligence, and research available to us that can save endangered species. Moreover, human beings have played a large role in the demise and endangerment of many of the endangered and extinct species. It is important to take care of and conserve ours and their habitats. There is actually an Endangered Species Act (1973), Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Conservation Act (1969), and Endangered Species Preservation Act (1966) each had been amended to meet criteria so it would not jeopardize the plant and animal life. That is why today we have the Wildlife Reserves and National Parks to minimize conflict with recreational fisheries and other species.
What is the 1973 endangered species list?
The 1973 Endangered Species Act is an environmental law that protects wildlife that are threatened. It was signed in to law by President Richard Nixon.
Who supported the Endangered Species Act?
Tito "Hoagie" Shaw supported the endangered species act.
Which practice is allowed under the Endangered Species Act?
Breeding endangered species
Who protects threatened or endangered species?
Endangered Species Act and all co- action
What are the criteria for a specie to be chosen for protection from the endangered species act?
It has to be endangered. :)
What year was the endangered species act enacted?
The Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973. It was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 28, 1973.
How many species have been delisted from the Endangered Species Act as of 2012?
60 species
Who passed the endangered species act?
for reasons unknown
Does new zealand have an endangered species act?
No. But it does have a Trade in Endangered Species Act, which implements its obligations under CITES. Considerations of Endangered Species are also likely to be taken into account as part of the consenting process for any activity requiring those consents.
How do endangered species act like?
They do not act any differently to their usual behaviour.
What federal act protects animals in danger of extinction?
the Endangered Species Act
What can legislation do for endangered species?
By the many laws-for example, The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Migratoty Bird Treaty Act, the Endangered Species Act, the African Elephant Conservation Act, and the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992.
Are pink slippers protected in MA?
Yes. Lady’s-slipper is listed as an Endangered species under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act.
