The Endangered Species Act and "Sound Science"

Abstract

The adequacy of the science supporting implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is receiving increased congressional attention. While some critics accuse agencies responsible for implementing the ESA of using junk science, others counter that decisions that should rest on science are instead being dictated by political concerns.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 05, 2006
Accession Number
ADA456419

Entities

People

  • Eugene H. Buck
  • M. L. Corn
  • Pamela Baldwin

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Commerce
  • Ecology
  • Endangered Species
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Economics
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.