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2008 ELS Symposium

The Evolving Endangered Species Act: A 21st Century Approach

The Endangered Species Act is one of the United States' most enduring federal environmental laws and has long been one of the most controversial. As the Act matures, it continues to face increasingly complex challenges. This year's symposium will focus on the present and future challenges of the Act, exploring them from scientific, legal, and policy perspectives.