The endangered species act was signed on december 28, 1973

IT emphasized that many of our nations native plants and animals were in danger of becoming extinct and provided protection for ecosystems, conservation of endangered and threatened species, and the enforcement of all treaties related to wildlife preservation. The endangered species act has been highly effective and credited with saving 99 of listed species from extinction. In 2023 the endangered species act will turn 50. To celebrate the successes to date and recognize the work still to be done the U.S. Fish and wildlife service would like to partner with an organization to coordinate celebratory activities and events that will increase knowledge of and support for the endangered species act.endangered species day, established in 2006 through the efforts of the senate, including former senator JOE biden, is one aspect of the endangered species act celebration and preparation. Endangered species day provides public education on the importance of endangered species protection. IT is an opportunity to shed light on the biodiversity crisis, raise awareness for threatened and endangered species, garner support for endangered species conservation, especially with younger generations, and provide opportunities for individuals to engage in endangered species conservation efforts. Activities the activities for the endangered species act 50TH anniversary celebration will include the continuation of a steering committee to orchestrate coordination of celebratory activities across nonprofit, institutional, and agency partners, maintenance of a webpage for the anniversary, an art gallery, an engagement calendar, career panels, and an essay contest. The activities for endangered species day 2023 will include coordination and engagement of nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions, schools, parks, and community groups, a chalk art event, a media campaign, educational events, and a website. Deliverables and expected outcomes the deliverables for the endangered species act 50TH anniversary and endangered species day celebrations include the following.regular monthly meetings of the endangered species act 50TH anniversary steering committee and endangered species day committee. Up-to-date website with endangered species act 50TH anniversary events and endangered species day events, resources. Implementation of a student collaborative art gallery, conservation career panels, endangered species act 50TH anniversary essay contest, endangered species act 50TH anniversary essay contest, chalk art event for endangered species day. Creation of an educational engagement calendar. Coordination and completion of endangered species day news stories and social media postings, educational events across the united states. The expected outcomes for the endangered species act 50TH anniversary and endangered species day celebrations include the following:1. Participation of 20 or more nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community groups in the endangered species act 50TH anniversary steering COMMITTEE2. Engagement of 50 classrooms in the collaborative endangered species artwork shared in a national GALLERY3. Engagement of 150 k-12 and college students in learning about conservation career opportunities and RESOURCES4. Engagement of 100 k-12 students in a nationwide 50TH-anniversary essay CONTEST5. Participation of 300 or more nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions, schools, parks, and community groups in endangered species day 20236. Engagement of 100 youth and adults in a nationwide endangered species chalk art EVENT7. Outreach to 10 million people with news stories, social media posts, and other public messaging about endangered species day and the importance of biodiversity CONSERVATION8. Education of U.S. Residents about threatened and endangered species via 50 endangered species day events around the country