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For the past 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has been a vital safety net for protecting fish, wildlife and plants. The law has been instrumental in preventing the extinction of numerous imperiled species and safeguarding the environments in which they thrive. 
From the bald eagle to the island fox, we are thankful for the species this law has helped recover and save. While we have made significant progress in safeguarding species on the verge of extinction, many face challenges to recovery, including habitat loss and climate change.
Over 1,700 species of fish, wildlife and plants are listed as endangered or threatened in the nation. Agencies like @USFWS and @USGS work with state, Tribal and local partners to restore endangered species, like the critically endangered Attwater’s prairie-chicken.
As we celebrate #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we look to the next 50 years and beyond with a renewed commitment to species conservation. It is up to all of us to continue the success of the ESA so future generations may experience the natural heritage we all cherish. #ESA50
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