Endangered Species Recovery Program
Stored: Endangered Species Recovery Program
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Top Organization | Department of the Interior |
| Creation Legislation | Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-205), National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-57) |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | Endangered Species Recovery Program, run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, funds and plans to save threatened species, restore habitats, and boost populations like eagles and wolves nationwide. |
| Program Start | 1973 |
| Initial Funding | $5 million |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
The Endangered Species Recovery Program, established in 1973 under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and expanded by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, is administered by the Department of the Interior (DOI) through its U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to provide recovery plans and grants to conservation organizations and states, allocating over $10 billion since inception to support approximately 1,200 species annually by 2025. Initially funded with $5 million, it has grown to distribute $750 million in FY 2024 across 1,200 recovery initiatives, funding projects like bald eagle reintroduction and California condor breeding at national refuges, parks, and private lands nationwide.[1] Despite its impact, challenges like funding competition, habitat loss, and species resistance persist (web ID: 2), but it remains a cornerstone of DOI’s conservation efforts.
Goals
- Prevent the extinction of endangered and threatened species and restore their populations to sustainable levels.
- Conserve critical habitats and ecosystems upon which endangered species depend, reducing threats like habitat loss and invasive species.
- Enhance biodiversity and ecosystem health through recovery planning, captive breeding, and reintroduction programs.[2]
Organization
The Endangered Species Recovery Program is managed by DOI’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, overseen by Director Martha Williams since 2021, with regional FWS offices and state wildlife agencies implementing recovery plans under federal oversight. It operates via annual appropriations, guided by the Endangered Species Act, National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act, and subsequent funding acts like Public Law 117-328 (2022).[3]
Partners
History
Authorized by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-205) and expanded by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-57), and launched in 1973 with $5 million, the Endangered Species Recovery Program expanded with annual appropriations, reaching $750 million in FY 2024.[4] It grew from supporting 200 species annually in 1974 to 1,200 by 2025, addressing conservation challenges with innovations like genetic banking (web ID: 2). By 2025, it has funded over $10 billion, though GAO notes funding competition concerns (web ID: 2).
Funding
Initial funding of $5 million in 1973 supported the program’s launch, with over $10 billion appropriated by 2025 via annual DOI budgets—e.g., $750 million in FY 2024.[5] Ongoing appropriations under the Endangered Species Act and National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act sustain its operations, with no fixed end as it addresses ongoing species recovery needs.
Implementation
The Endangered Species Recovery Program distributes competitive grants and technical assistance annually, requiring proposals to address species recovery needs, tracked via FWS’s program management system.[6] It progresses through partnerships with conservation organizations—e.g., 1,200 species yearly—and recovery plan updates, adapting to conservation needs with no set end, though habitat loss remains a challenge (web ID: 2).
Related
External links
- https://www.fws.gov/program/endangered-species-recovery
- https://www.nps.gov
- wikipedia:Endangered Species Recovery Program
Social media
References
- ↑ "Endangered Species Recovery Program". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. https://www.fws.gov/program/endangered-species-recovery.
- ↑ "Recovery Planning". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. https://www.fws.gov/endangered/laws-policies/recovery-planning.
- ↑ "DOI Leadership". U.S. Department of the Interior. https://www.doi.gov/who-we-are/leadership.
- ↑ "Endangered Species Act of 1973". U.S. Congress. https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-bill/37.
- ↑ "Endangered Species Recovery Program". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. https://www.fws.gov/program/endangered-species-recovery.
- ↑ "FWS Grants". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. https://www.fws.gov/grants.