Exploring the Future of the Endangered Species Act

This event explored what the future of the Endangered Species Act means for our environment and economy.

Date

Sept. 25, 2018

Time

9:00–10:30 a.m. ET

Event Series

Event Details

RFF hosted a timely conversation on the future of the Endangered Species Act as changes are being considered that raise the question: what does this mean for our environment and economy? We'll ask whether an economic and environmental consensus is possible, and explore strategies to navigate the competing and complementing goals of environmentalists, conservationists, scientists, landowners, ranchers, and others.

Speakers included:

Jimmy Bullock, Senior Vice President, Forest Sustainability, Resource Management Service
Ya-Wei (Jake) Li, Director for Biodiversity, Environmental Policy Innovation Center
Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Fellow, Resources for the Future

Moderated by:

Michael Doyle, Reporter, E&E News

Event Video

Topics

Endangered Species

Participants

Rebecca Epanchin-Niell

Senior Fellow

Rebecca Epanchin-Niell is a senior fellow at RFF whose research focuses on ecosystem management, in particular examining how human behavior affects ecological resources as well as identifying strategies to improve management.

Jimmy Bullock

Senior Vice President, Resource Management Service

Ya-Wei (Jake) Li

Director for Biodiversity, Environmental Policy Innovation Center

Ann M. Bartuska

Senior Advisor, Resources for the Future

Ann M. Bartuska is a senior advisor at RFF. Her research focuses on natural resources and forestry, especially a consideration of natural climate solutions through forests and agricultural lands.

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