conservation’s strategies

Conservation efforts have yielded impressive results in the past century, with species like the peregrine falcon, American bison, and Pacific gray whale making remarkable recoveries. However, recent developments signal a pressing need for a new approach. Last year, the federal government proposed removing 23 species from the endangered list—not due to recovery, but because they have become extinct. This sobering reality underscores the urgency of reimagining our conservation strategies. Karl Wenner’s Innovative Approach to Wetland Restoration Karl Wenner, a retired