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As a big birthday approaches, plant protectors celebrate the Endangered Species Act
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:15:28
Publish Date: 2023-11-01 17:28:11
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Gray whales and bald eagles both spent time on the Endangered Species List. And it worked: both are now abundant enough to no longer require federal protection. The 50th birthday of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 is coming up in late December.

The charismatic animals may be the headliners, but the act protects lots of lesser-known animals... and plants, too. The Native Plant Society of Oregon has long worked to keep the flora that grows here in place and growing. The Siskiyou Chapter, the first chapter of NPSO outside Portland, takes a major role. Former and current chapter presidents Dave Garcia and Rachel Werling visit to talk about the role of the ESA in protecting plants.

NPSO and The Understory Initiative are joining forces on the AARP—Adopt A Rare Plant—program to help enumerate and protect sensitive species.
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