As the Endangered Species Act (ESA) approaches its 50th anniversary, experts are reflecting on its impact and future. The Act, signed into law on December 28, 1973, has been credited with preventing numerous species from extinction, including the gray wolf and the bald eagle, although relatively few have been removed from the endangered list. A recent Science Magazine policy forum, which included contributions from biologist Brenna Forester and other experts like tanyalama and martykardos, discussed the advancements in genomic data that could improve the implementation of the ESA. This genomics perspective is seen as a way to gain a deeper understanding of the genetic makeup of at-risk species. Experts from various fields, including genomics, gene drives, indigenous perspectives, and assisted migration, have provided insights into the mixed legacy of the ESA and its evolution over the years. Senator Duckworth emphasized the need to continue building on the success of the ESA to ensure vulnerable species receive the necessary protections to survive and thrive. Representatives from four schools across the University shared their thoughts on the landmark piece of legislation and its various aspects.
50 years ago, the United States enacted the Endangered Species Act. In a new #SciencePolicyForum, we invited experts to discuss how the Act has evolved and what its future might hold. Read their takes: https://t.co/yxNPxUg3PU https://t.co/PcvCDuA9en
As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy https://t.co/Js0PRJf8DR
For 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has helped protect vulnerable animals across our nation—from the gray wolf, to the bald eagle and beyond. We must continue to build on its success and help ensure these species' get the protections they need to survive and thrive.
The Endangered Species Act has kept many species from dying out — but few have made it off the "endangered" list. https://t.co/EAFD21oxVK
Cool science alert! @usfws biologist Brenna Forester authored a paper in Science magazine about genomic data advancing the implementation of the Endangered Species Act by providing a deeper understanding of the genetic makeup of at-risk species. 🔗: https://t.co/llFiYkvbvF https://t.co/lj6ZPVYWw2
The Endangered Species Act at 50: experts weigh in on different aspects of the law- genomics, gene drives, indigenous perspectives, assisted migration, & more. https://t.co/zRESd179FK Really insightful. #conservation @Society4ConBio @gbike_cost @GEOBON_org @CenterForBioDiv
On Dec. 28, 1973, the Endangered Species Act was signed into law. As the 50th anniversary of the ESA approaches, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark piece of legislation and the outlook for its future. Read: https://t.co/EB4wOfojKW https://t.co/JYcCB0HakM
The Endangered Species Act is turning 50. Has it succeeded?https://t.co/EAFD21oxVK
After 50 years of implementing the Endangered Species Act, what changes lie ahead? Happy to have contributed a genomics perspective to this @ScienceMagazine policy forum on the ESA with @tanyalama and @martykardos. https://t.co/PAQ780aOm7