Changes to the Endangered…

Changes to the Endangered Species Act should not be made to decrease and weaken the protection given to species. In the environmental crisis that we face today, changes should only be made to strengthen the protection of species. This review must address the exemptions within the act that render it relatively easy for certain projects to advance and continue to do more harm to critical habitat for listed species. This will essentially make it easier for businesses to operate as it will be clearer where there are simply 'no-development' zones for wildlife, streamlining their decision making when deciding where to develop. Protections to species should be made to help the recovery of already endangered species and protect others from falling down that path. Changes should not be made that will drive more species towards extinction.