Revised Policy Affects Endangered Species Act Enforcement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may soon classify species such as pygmy rabbits and Florida manatees as in danger of extinction. Despite this, new guidelines stemming from the Trump administration allow certain activities impacting these animals to continue.

These changes mandate that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also weigh the economic implications of protecting the habitats of these species. This adjustment to the Endangered Species Act marks a shift in how species preservation measures consider economic factors.