Endangered Species Act(ESA) By San Lee
Description Draft Year : 1973 Amendment Year : 1978, 1982, 1988 Have an influence on both domestic and international conservation
Function Supports a government program in order to sustain and recover “threatened and endangered animals and plants and the habitats in which they are found” Protect any listed species from habitat destruction and government actions that may “jeopardize the continued existence” Regulates the use of all pesticides in U.S. and sets limits for pesticide residues in food Establish the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES) Creates a worldwide list of endangered species
Agency Responsible for Enforcement The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(FWS) The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) The National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS) The Department of Commerce The Office of Pesticide Programs