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Two black-footed ferrets poke their heads out of black pipes lying in tall grass to examine the photographer
Threatened and Endangered Species
Here you can find resources from across the Fish and Wildlife Service about threatened or endangered species.
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A fish with a hump on its upper back being held with two hands above the surface of a stream.
Recovery
The goal of the Endangered Species Act is the recovery of listed species to levels where federal protection is no longer necessary for survival. Toward that goal, we work with partners to develop and implement recovery plans, conduct periodic status reviews to assess ongoing conservation efforts of...
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12 Items
A pile of freshwater mussels of varying size.
Listing and Classification
This library collection includes policies and regulations related to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act, guidance documents, and other information related to the Listing and Classification Program.
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10 Items
Butterfly rests on tall flowering plant.
Section 7 Consultation
This library collection includes general information regarding interagency consultations under the Endangered Species Act, as well as national guidance and policies.
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Mojave desert tortoise
Habitat Conservation Plans
This library collection includes information about habitat conservation plans, as well as national guidance and policy documents.
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5 Items
Monarch butterfly sitting on flower
Candidate Conservation
This library collection includes information related to species that are candidates for Endangered Species Act protection, voluntary prelisting conservation, and current policies and regulations.
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8 Items