The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad. Under Section 7 of the ESA, federal agencies are required to consult with us on action that they fund, authorize, permit, or carry out. Section 7 Consultation is the process that federal agencies must use to ensure they are not harming listed species or their habitat.

What We Do

Our Services

We assist in project planning and facilitate federal project review under Section 7 Section 7
Section 7 Consultation The Endangered Species Act (ESA) directs all Federal agencies to work to conserve endangered and threatened species and to use their authorities to further the purposes of the Act. Section 7 of the Act, called "Interagency Cooperation," is the mechanism by which Federal agencies ensure the actions they take, including those they fund or authorize, do not jeopardize the existence of any listed species.

Learn more about Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Through early and thoughtful coordination, we work to conserve fish, wildlife, and their habitats by providing technical assistance on activities such as federal and state permits, energy development, transporation, urban development, and land management.

Our Projects and Initiatives

The California Statewide Restoration Programmatic Consultation provides section 7 consultation for restoration projects within the state of California with the intention of promoting consistency in project design, ensuring consistency and implementation of conservation measures, and expediting regulatory review.

Our Library

Our library collection provides helpful resources related to the Endangered Species Act, the Section 7 Section 7
Section 7 Consultation The Endangered Species Act (ESA) directs all Federal agencies to work to conserve endangered and threatened species and to use their authorities to further the purposes of the Act. Section 7 of the Act, called "Interagency Cooperation," is the mechanism by which Federal agencies ensure the actions they take, including those they fund or authorize, do not jeopardize the existence of any listed species.

Learn more about Section 7 consultation process, and the Information for Planning and Consultation tool.