Endangered Species
For more than 40 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been used to identify, list, and protect at-risk species with the goal of preventing extinction. Work at RFF examines key challenges for the ESA today and assesses options to improve its implementation.
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RFF Live — Dec 12, 2019
Implementing Changes to the ESA: What Happens Next?
Examining how best to implement the recent regulatory revisions to the Endangered Species Act
Press Release — Aug 20, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on the Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to the Endangered Species Act, with Ya-Wei Li
In this podcast, Ya-Wei Li discusses the Trump administration's proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Is the Endangered Species Act Under Threat?, with Ya-Wei Li
Daniel Raimi and Ya-Wei Li discuss proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Working Paper — Apr 18, 2019
What is a Fish Out of Water? The Economics Behind the Joint Management of Water Resources and Aquatic Species in the United States
This paper reviews the economics literature on management problems involving linked water resources and aquatic species.
Journal Article — Mar 6, 2019
Optimal Investment to Enable Evolutionary Rescue
Even with eventual rescue, evolutionary time lags can cause the population size to temporarily fall below a threshold susceptible to extinction.
Working Paper — Mar 7, 2017
Private Sector Conservation Investments under the Endangered Species Act: A Guide to Return on Investment Analysis
A range of programs under the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) aims to increase management flexibility and encourage voluntary conservation. This paper uses a return on investment framework to examine business’ incentives to participate in such programs.
RFF Live — Dec 12, 2019
Implementing Changes to the ESA: What Happens Next?
Examining how best to implement the recent regulatory revisions to the Endangered Species Act
Workshop/Seminar — Sep 25, 2018
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.
Workshop/Seminar — Dec 4, 2013
Species Conservation under the Endangered Species Act: Science, Partnerships, and Effectiveness
Panelists will draw on examples of success and new strategies to suggest paths for increasing the effectiveness of ESA implementation going forward.
Press Release — Aug 20, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on the Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to the Endangered Species Act, with Ya-Wei Li
In this podcast, Ya-Wei Li discusses the Trump administration's proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Media Highlight — Jan 6, 2016
Science-Driven Strategies for More Effective Endangered Species Recovery
Is the Endangered Species Act Under Threat?, with Ya-Wei Li
Daniel Raimi and Ya-Wei Li discuss proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Voluntary Conservation: A Return on Investment Framework for the Private Sector
A return on investment framework can help businesses identify the costs and benefits of participating in voluntary programs under the US Endangered...
The Sage Grouse Listing Decision: How Changing Expectations Could Affect Private Conservation
What does the decision not to list the sage grouse as endangered mean for the voluntary programs that put the bird on more sustainable footing?