Yes, the ESA isn't perfect,…

Yes, the ESA isn't perfect, but the last thing that is needed is for economic development to be easier and more "streamlined". That is the main issue with the ESA. It is not strong enough to stop or alter developments that majorly impact SAR. Things are swept under the rug, recovery plans take too long, species aren't getting the attention they need. "well what's one more infilled wetland, what's more demolished barn, what's one more forest cut down?" We already can't afford to loose anymore.

For example. An old barn, that could be nesting habitat for 30+ threatened barn swallows can simply be destroyed with a notice of activity and a newly built kiosk (which are not used by barn swallows). This is absolutely unacceptable!

We are currently in a very important time where change needs to be made and quickly! Wildlife populations are dropping dramatically because of human intervention. What we need is smart growth, not streamlined development for all. It should be tough to get approvals!