In the year 2000 Congress mandated that every U.S. state, territory, and D.C. submit a wildlife action plan. State wildlife agencies, often in partnership with scientists and conservation experts, and feedback from the public can do their part but we the public must be involved and often must catalyze such continuation of efforts. The needs of specific species and habitats require ongoing monitoring to ascertain the species populations needing most attention. Turtles and wolverines for examples are under evaluation and intervention planning. Indigenous groups usually independently manage their resources and evaluations for taking action and will use Tribal Wildlife Grants to do so.
This is but one aspect of the preservation and conservation process. We, as human beings, the “leaders” as caretakers of the planet and the species dwelling herein, need be attentive first to our own needs for clean water, clean air, and the conservation of our precious vital resources for our own survival. As the saying goes: “Put the oxygen mask over yourself first before you can help anyone else or any other beings survive.” We need to be attentive to and for ourselves first so that we may be in a position to help and save others.
It is important that each one of us considers this important and vital message. Protecting pure and clean water sources; proper conservation of our personal physical and mental energies and resources; conservation of environmental and natural resources is each of our responsibility within the individual, familial, and community frameworks. Thank you for considering such vital issues.
Steven E. Handwerker Ph.D. D.div, RM
Board Certified Licensed Psychologist
50 years’ experience
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