The Endangered Species Act, like many of the conservation acts, was put in place because people noticed something needed to be done. Although this act is very complex and can be confusing, it has been successful. Nonetheless, since many species are still listed or waiting to be assessed people criticize the act’s effectiveness. In 1966, congress passed the Endangered Species Preservation Act. This listed native animals as endangered and gave limited protection. The act was amended in 1969 to provide further protection to species in danger of “worldwide extinction” by prohibiting importation and sale of the species (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2016). A conference in D.C. led 80 nations to sign the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which monitors or restricts international commerce of
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The act is mainly administered by two federal agencies, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA works with marine species, and the FWS works with freshwater fish and all other species. If a species occurs in both habitats, such as sea turtles, they are jointly managed by both agencies. The act’s central goal is to prevent extinction of species and recover and maintain those populations by removing or lowing threats to their survival, as well as protecting critical habitat. It is often a long and slow process where the species is petitioned and listed by the two agencies or an individual or organization ask the agency the list a species. Public notice is given through newspapers, and sent to state/county agencies within the area of that species after a listing takes place. Critical habitat is established that is needed for the recovery of said species. A recovery plan is also created that outlines the goals, tasks required, costs, and a timeline for
The act is mainly administered by two federal agencies, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA works with marine species, and the FWS works with freshwater fish and all other species. If a species occurs in both habitats, such as sea turtles, they are jointly managed by both agencies. The act’s central goal is to prevent extinction of species and recover and maintain those populations by removing or lowing threats to their survival, as well as protecting critical habitat. It is often a long and slow process where the species is petitioned and listed by the two agencies or an individual or organization ask the agency the list a species. Public notice is given through newspapers, and sent to state/county agencies within the area of that species after a listing takes place. Critical habitat is established that is needed for the recovery of said species. A recovery plan is also created that outlines the goals, tasks required, costs, and a timeline for