Implementation of Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act (ESA), enacted in 1973 in the U.S., aims to protect native plants and animals at risk of extinction. It involves identifying endangered and threatened species, designating critical habitats, and creating recovery plans. Government agencies work alongside states, tribes, and conservation organizations to enforce these protections, ensuring that actions such as development or mining do not harm these species or their habitats. The act promotes sustainable practices, fostering biodiversity and ecological health for current and future generations. Through these measures, the ESA seeks to prevent species from disappearing and to help them recover whenever possible.