A Wild Success – Endangered Species Act
December 31, 2013, www.orionmagazine.org | “2013 is drawing to a close, and I doubt if one of the most significant events in my home state of Utah finds itself on anyone’s year-end list of consequence. A small wildflower that grows in the Kaibab Formation in Washington County known as a Gierisch mallow (Sphaeralcea gierischii) has finally been granted protection under the federal Endangered Species Act. Only eighteen populations or communities of these plants remain on Earth, approximately 5,000 to 8,000 individuals. This vibrant orange crepe-petaled flower with yellow stamens can be seen squeezed between Interstate 15 and the Virgin River.”
“the article mentions a few that have been removed from the list…there have been many but oh so many more to go. The gray wolf, the prairie dog, the Calif condor, bald eagle are a few mentioned in this article…however it doesn’t mention the whopping crane, the brn bear, green sea turtle, Key deer, Florida panther, Kirtland’s warbler, American alligator…I think I read there are over 100 that have been removed…but I’m sure many must be put on the list daily…A Wild Success | Orion Magazinewww.orionmagazine.orgDecember 31, 2013, by Terry Tempest Williams The Endangered Species Act celebrated its fortieth birthday on Saturday”
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