Abstract
Upholding science-based risk assessment under a weakened <i>Endangered Species Act</i>
Highlights
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These natural resources are the basis of a rich network of ecosystems, which sustain our livelihoods and well-being. If they are to continue being a source of future life and prosperity, these resources must be protected. This stewardship of the North American environment is a responsibility shared by Canada, Mexico and the United States
The CEC was created under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) to address regional environmental concerns, help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts and promote the effective enforcement of environmental law
Summary
The classification can be produced following various approaches. The two used for this project were: Concepts of Ecological Classification While the need for broad ecological regionalization has long been recognized, attempts at developing a North American ecological classification based on a holistic interpretation of ecosystems are relatively recent. Because the underlying dynamics of the ecosystems produce complex, multiple patterns of correlation among the biotic, abiotic, and human factors, these two approaches tended to produce a converging depiction of regions The focus for this project was to develop ecological land classifications suitable for use in continental, national and regional/local environmental reporting and assessment. Level III mapping, which is in process, describes smaller ecological areas nested within level II regions These smaller divisions will enhance regional environmental monitoring, assessment and reporting, as well as decision-making. Many of the agencies that have traditionally looked at individual component parts of ecosystems (i.e., soils, water, wildlife, land use) are expanding their efforts to collect a broader range of information or to work more cooperatively with other resource agencies The extension of these initiatives are strategic for environmental management and planning.
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