The topic that I chose to discuss is one that every state has adopted due to the acts that have been taken to preserve and protect our environment, so I chose the Endangered Species Act. The Endangered Species Act prohibits activities affecting threatened and endangered species. There are many organizations in place to enforce the authorities of this act and a couple of the main groups are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The National Oceans and Atmospheric National Marine Fisheries Services.
The Endangered Species Act Introduction: Long-term survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions (Murphy, 1994). Genetic diversity within a species, which has taken 3.5 billion years to evolve, makes adaptations to these changing environments possible. Unfortunately, the rate of extinction of genetically diverse organisms is rapidly increasing, thus reducing this needed biodiversity, largely due to the human impacts of development and expansion.
The rate of endangered species is increasing incredibly due to poachers killing animals. Poachers have contributed to the endangerment of many animals. The community is also taking ownership of individual animals’ habitats. Something must be done about the vast number of species on the endangered species lists. On the bright side, the Endangered Species Act has made significant strides in guiding many species out of peril and onto the journey toward safety. “[The word] Endangered means to be under
more than half of the different species in it. Where entire ecosystems are just gone, and the whole food chain is diminished. Well, that is what would happen if we did not take care of the many species that are endangered and threatened. Even small creatures that we do not pay much attention to, like bees, are a major key to our human population. When this world had the many species it used to have, extinction was just a natural thing that happened to a species. The rate of extinction was much
law the Endangered Species Act which was designed to protect and recover vulnerable species and the ecosystems they depend upon for survival. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the Commerce Department’s National Marine Fisheries Service. Under this Act species can be listed several different ways: endangered meaning a species is in danger of extinction, threatened meaning a species is likely to become endangered in the future or as a candidate meaning the species is under
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was implemented in 1973 to protect species from becoming extinct. The two main ways the ESA achieves this goal is by designating species and their habitat, and the protection of the species and their habitat. This means that enforcement can be applied to protecting the species listed. Listing is the selection of which species will be considered endangered. Species are listed as endangered, meaning the species is facing extinction in all or a portion of its range.
on the Endangered Species Act, where he talks about the effectiveness of the Federal government’s current involvement with endangered species. Mr. Middleton, a journalist, compiled an article describing, in his opinion, the flaws of the Endangered Species Act. He then attempts to back his opinion with studied analyses, researched facts, and testimonies. To summarize Middleton’s (2011) perspective, “Rather than provide incentives for conservation and environmental stewardship, the Endangered Species
the same way, the Endangered Species Act, passed by Congress in 1973, is not without flaws. The act’s purpose is to prevent species in the United States from becoming extinct. The law requires that the federal government works to conserve the species that are in danger of disappearing and the habitats that support them. Unfortunately, the measures put in place by the act have not been as effective as possible. There are a handful of key terms found within the Endangered Species Act. The law states
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 Our world is very unique. We share the world with all sorts of creatures from animals of all sizes, and shapes. Creatures that crawl, slide, run, swim, fly, or burrow. As scientists expand their knowledge about the world they unmask many types of species living on this planet. Scientist has discovered about 1.7 million species, and 13,000 more species are being found every year. It is very rare to know that there are many unknown animals, such as large birds or
protection at the moment are endangered and threatened species. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed in 1973 to protect and recover imperiled species and the ecosystems upon which they depend (U.S. 1). The Endangered Species Act includes native plants and animals identified as “endangered” and “threatened” (U.S. 1). With this act in place, there is an astonishing opportunity to save these affected species and eventually remove them from the endangered and/or threatened species list. Although there
5th period 4 December 2017 The Endangered Species Act Problems and Solutions The Endangered Species Act protects many endangered species within our world today. This act has been successful with a number of species being saved, or they’re survival has been prolonged. Even though there is success with this act there are still some issues present. There are many species unprotected from this act, and there are still places who don’t entirely follow this act up to the standards they should
The Endangered Species Act is one of few environmental laws passed by congress. Signed into law by Nixon, the reason for enacting the law was to halt and reverse species extinction. Politically and ecologically thorough, both politicians and scientists praised the law and were certain that it would prevent any species from becoming extinct. Unfortunately, similar to most governmental programs and affairs, corruption and questioning of arbitrary intervention led many to question the legitimacy of
your article written about the Endangered Species Act called Bad for Species, Bad for People: What’s Wrong with the Endangered Species Act and How to Fix It. Although I might agree with some of the claims you have made, I find myself disagreeing with a majority of the statements made throughout the article. I feel as if you kept your argument very one sided and overlooked both sides of the story whilst not stating all the facts that you argued. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was enacted in 1973 to
even prehistoric times, species have been going extinct and are becoming more at risk as time progresses. In 2017, about 1200 animals and 750 plants are in danger in the United States alone. Plants and animals strive at benefiting the overall land that humans live on and they are vital for further progression of mankind. Furthermore, many organizations are involved in pursuing environmental safety and concern. Despite of the benefits that sprout from the well being of species, many groups think otherwise
(IUCN), an endangered species is any organism, plant or animal that is at a high risk of extinction in the wild. But when extraneous forces act on a species, they begin to slide into extinction. There are several ways for a species to decline in number, but the most influential factor is the pressures placed on organisms due to human development and expansion. The rapid growth of the human population has had detrimental effects on the abundance of organisms as well as the biodiversity of species. Because
Introduction Biological diversity provides humans with food, energy, medicines and many other resources. Saving endangered species is not only about the moral implications, there are very important economic and scientific implications as well. For example, bee loss means a direct decline in our agricultural industry, leading to scarcity and further economic burdens to provide food. It is also important to note extinction is a natural ecological process. However, humans are causing the extinction
Did you know that endangered animals represent natural diversity? 800 animals a year become extinct. Animals are becoming endangered because the animals are not getting enough help and support. Endangered animals need to be saved because the animals are important. Animals represent the nation and the citizens. The animals need to be saved because they are so rare and valuable to the nation. Endangered animals need to be saved because the endangered animals are valuable to scientists and the economy
Humans are destructive. Not a lot of us think about how what we do affects the world around us. We almost act like we are the only ones on this planet. We go around polluting and destroying our world with no regard for our actions. The things that live out in the wild are paying the price for it. Every day that passes there is another animal or plant that is placed on an endangered list. This is happening at an alarming rate. Because of man’s desire to expand and conquer their surroundings, there
The endangerment of marine species has, is, and will be a major issue for generation to come. There have been quite a few actions to help solve this issue since it first came about to the public’s attention. Non have been more affective that what started the movement, and will continue to advance the movement for those endangered species. Avocation of organization that defend and strengthen the Endangered Species Act, hold federal agencies and other accountable for their actions, advocate for private
public policy law is to implement restrictions in an effort to solve problems, which can be seen with the Clean Water Act. Public policy has also been employed to reform the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Although the United States government is noble in it's efforts to preserve the environment through these acts, the internal structure of public policy often retards these acts' effectiveness. This paper will explore the many ways in which factors such as horizontal implementation, divided government