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"KODAK, Tenn. - Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and dozens of
conservation partners celebrated the snail darter’s recovery and removal from
the
Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife at Seven Islands
Birding State Park. The snail darter is the fifth fish species delisted due to
recovery in the country and the first in the eastern United States, marking an
important milestone in ESA’s success in supporting biodiversity.
After an extensive review of the best scientific and commercial information
available, the Service found this small freshwater fish — native to the
Tennessee River watershed in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee — is
no longer in danger of extinction, now or in the foreseeable future.
“The recovery of the snail darter is a remarkable conservation milestone that
tells a story about how controversy and polarization can evolve into
cooperation and a big conservation success,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “By
protecting even the smallest creatures, we show who we are as a country; that
we care about our environment and recognize the interconnectedness of our
lands, wildlife and people.”
Across the U.S., more than 260 species of freshwater fish and mussels are at
risk of extinction due to the loss, fragmentation and degradation of freshwater
streams and rivers. ESA protections benefit these species by raising awareness
about conservation threats, inspiring diverse partnerships on their behalf, and
helping conserve habitat critical to conservation and recovery."
Via
Future Crunch Oct 7, 2022:
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
