The Bill of 1973

The 1973 Endangered Species Act was a bipartisan, forward thinking piece of legislation designed to protect our natural heritage. The Act protects species on the brink of extinction and conserves the land and habitat they need to survive and recover. Click here to read the full text of the legislation.

Endangered Species Near You

The Fish and Wildlife Service and the NOAA Fisheries are responsible for administering the Endangered Species Act. You can find a list of all threatened and endangered species in your state on the Fish and Wildlife Service's Species Information pages.