§19.1 - Introduction

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§19.1 Introduction

Over the last century, increasing pressures on the natural environment resulted in the rapid extinction of several species in the United States. Today, many species of fish, wildlife, and plants are endangered and face the risk of extinction, primarily due to impacts from human development and associated pressures on natural resources.

To protect species and their habitat, a series of laws and regulatory programs were developed at federal, state, and local levels, including, most...

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