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Resilience: Learn about the Endangered Species Act
  In 1973, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act to help protect plants and animals from becoming extinct. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Act is meant to protect endangered and threatened species, while also conserving the ecosystems they live in. The goal of the Endangered Species Act is to develop recovery plans for species so they will be restored to health and no longer need protection.
Arrow Explore the Causes of Extinctions
 
  1. Read an overview of the Endangered Species Act and its purpose.
  2. View a slideshow to learn more about endangered species and the Endangered Species Act.
  3. Find out what species are threatened and endangered in your state.
Arrow Begin Research on an Endangered Species
 

Before your can develop a recovery plan for an endangered species, you need to select a species and research background information.

4. Select a species to research.
5. Research background information about your species using this worksheet.

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