| Happy New Year! As we settle into the rhythm of 2024, we’re also taking a moment to look back at achievements large and small in invertebrate conservation. From celebrating 50 years of the Endangered Species Act, to sharing your favorite stories of 2023, there’s a lot to appreciate. |
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| 50 Years of Invertebrate Conservation Under the Endangered Species Act
Recently, we celebrated 50 years since the passage of what has been described as the broadest and most powerful wildlife protection act in U.S. history: the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The anniversary is especially poignant for invertebrate advocates, as before the ESA, federal laws aimed at preserving species applied only to vertebrates.
At the Xerces Society, we’ve been fortunate enough to be able to advocate for invertebrates under this landmark legislation for nearly the entirety of our organization’s history. Here are a few of the noteworthy occurrences for invertebrate protection under the ESA since its inception. Learn more. |
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| A Year in Review: Our Top Stories of 2023
2023 was another exciting year for invertebrate conservation, from launching new research to winning protections for public lands and endangered species. We even made what has to be the Xerces Society’s first ever appearance in a late-night comedy sketch.
Here’s a look back at some of our community’s favorite videos and stories in 2023. Learn more. |
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| Banner photo: mission blue butterfly, USFWS
Body photos: monarch butterfly, Xerces Society
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