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PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES
Rethinking the Endangered Species Act: Moving Beyond Conflicts and Promoting Positive Efforts for Conservation
By Jakki McDonald
Thirty years ago, Congress acted upon a growing concern for resource depletion and species extinction by drafting
a species-focused Endangered Species Act (ESA). To emphasize the severity of the national problem, Congress set out
to penalize those who harm certain protected species and to mandate protection at all cost. This new law was a wake up call to those involved in rampant development.
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