Endangered Species Act Has Been Under Attack for Years

The News Journal (Wilmington DE) (2017)

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James R. May

Washburn University - Washburn University School of Law; Widener University Delaware Law School; Haub School of Law at Pace University

Date Written: September 03, 2017

Abstract

There is no law more effective in protecting wildlife in danger of extinction than the Endangered Species Act. It is a law that is highly successful, helping prevent 99 percent of listed species from going extinct. Bald eagles, humpback whales, brown pelicans and American alligators are but a few species that this law has saved from permanently disappearing from our planet. The Endangered Species Act is also flexible and collaborative, giving Delaware wildlife managers the opportunity to work with federal scientists to develop recovery plans for plants and wildlife. Deciding which species need to be added to the list is based on sound science from biologists, conservationists and scientists. It requires that state, local, tribal and federal agencies work together to prevent irrevocable extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a proven record of success in partnering with the states to prevent extinction.

Keywords: Endangered Species Act, Environmental Law, Wildlife

Suggested Citation

May, James, Endangered Species Act Has Been Under Attack for Years (September 03, 2017). The News Journal (Wilmington DE) (2017), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5033345

James May (Contact Author)

Washburn University - Washburn University School of Law ( email )

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Widener University Delaware Law School ( email )

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Haub School of Law at Pace University ( email )

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