The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has set today as endangered species day, so take a whooping crane or humpback chub to lunch. Here’s a report from Julie Sutor writing for the Summit Daily News. From the article:
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association share responsibility for administering the Endangered Species Act. In its 37 years, the law has helped prevent the extinction of hundreds of species. “The Endangered Species Act is the nation’s premier law protecting biodiversity today,” said Rowan Gould, acting FWS director. “The bald eagle, the American alligator and the gray wolf are all species which once found themselves on the list, facing the brink of extinction, but have successfully rebounded.” The Fish and Wildlife Service works with other federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments, environmental organizations, industry groups, academia, the scientific community and members of the public to help conserve the nation’s imperiled fish, wildlife and plants.
More endangered species coverage here.