Photo Credit: Mike Turso

Fifty years ago, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law as a framework to prevent the loss and harm of endangered and threatened species. The law currently protects 1,662 U.S. species and 638 foreign species, including fish, plants, and other forms of wildlife. Since its signing on December 28th, 1973, the ESA has been credited with saving 99% of the species it protects and is largely considered one of the most effective wildlife conservation laws.

In honor of the ESA’s 50th anniversary, this week MRRI will be sharing some examples of threatened or endangered species that we have the opportunity to work alongside!

To finish off the week we have the Bald Eagle, one of North America’s most charismatic and well-known wildlife species. Once extraordinarily rare, their numbers now represent one of the greatest success stories in conservation history due to massive efforts to ban the pesticide DDT.

They are a shining example of what happens when we all come together to conserve and protect imperiled species. To celebrate this magnificent bird, join us this Sunday, January 14th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Meadowlands Eagle Festival! Further information about this special event can be found here