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Biodiversity Laws: State Experiences

CLARK1

  • 1Western Governors' Association600 17th Street, Suite 1705 SouthDenver, Colorado 80202, USA

Environmental Management
|November 1, 1996
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Effective biodiversity conservation requires collaborative, local partnerships, not a single authority. The Western Governors' Association advocates for state-led, common-sense approaches to environmental laws and the Endangered Species Act.

Area of Science:

  • Conservation Science
  • Environmental Policy
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Biodiversity conservation is influenced by a complex web of legislation, including the Endangered Species Act, public lands laws, agricultural laws, water law, and environmental laws.
  • No single entity can effectively manage biodiversity conservation due to the diverse ownership (public lands and 98% privately owned plains states) and the tangential effects of various laws.
  • Existing legislation, while affecting biodiversity, can lead to unintended negative consequences, highlighting the need for improved management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore effective models for biodiversity conservation that move beyond the question of "who is in charge?" to "how do we get this done?"
  • To examine the Western Governors' Association (WGA) experience in developing consensus principles for Endangered Species Act reauthorization as a case study for improving biodiversity management.

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  • To advocate for multilevel partnerships and local empowerment in conservation efforts.

    • Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the Western Governors' Association's legislative involvement and policy recommendations.
    • Case study of WGA's experience in developing consensus principles for Endangered Species Act reauthorization.
    • Examination of WGA's coordination of the Great Plains Partnership and watershed efforts to understand partnership dynamics.

    Main Results:

    • The WGA proposes enhancing the role of states, streamlining the Endangered Species Act, and increasing certainty for landowners and water users.
    • Sustainable conservation necessitates federal goals and guidance coupled with state-level management and oversight, all supporting local on-the-ground partnerships.
    • Multilevel partnerships, while challenging, require a shift in business practices, emphasizing common sense and a long-term perspective over rigid, legislated processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective biodiversity conservation hinges on collaborative, multilevel partnerships that empower local participation and integrate diverse stakeholder interests.
    • Reforming environmental laws, such as the Endangered Species Act, to increase state roles and landowner certainty is crucial for sustainable conservation.
    • A paradigm shift towards adaptive, site-specific, and common-sense approaches is necessary for successful biodiversity management, moving beyond traditional bureaucratic structures.