New
England Field Office Conserving
New England's Natural Resources
Endangered
Species
Program Overview
Peregrine Falcon and chicks, USFWS photo
Protecting endangered and threatened species
and restoring them to a secure status in the wild is the
primary objective of the New England Field Office’s
endangered species program. Our responsibilities under
the Endangered
Species Act include conserving declining species before
listing is necessary, adding species to the list of threatened
and endangered species; working to recover threatened
and endangered species, and working with other Federal
agencies to ensure that their projects do not irreparably
harm listed species. Partnering with other State and Federal
agencies, private organizations and individuals is essential
in accomplishing our mission.
View video of scientist at work trying to save the bats.
Definitions Threatened means that
a species is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable
future if it is not protected. Endangered means that a species is
in imminent danger of becoming extinct and needs protection
to survive.
Plants and animals become threatened
or endangered due to:
· Loss of habitat
· Illegal or unregulated hunting or collection
· Competition from non-native species
· Pollution
