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Frank Riggs: “The most effective way to preserve threatened species is by improving and expanding their habitat. One might expect that…”

On the recordJune 19, 1996
The most effective way to preserve threatened species is by improving and expanding their habitat. One might expect that an endangered species law would reward people for creating habitat. It does not do that. For example, it could pay people who establish breeding grounds for the spotted owl or the marbled murrelet. We do not do that. Instead, we punish those who happen to have endangered species on their property. It is the wrong way to go about it. It benefits all of society. We should not impose on small property owners the imposition that does us all good. We need to change our policy. It is not a good amendment.
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Frank Riggs
California

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Discussing the shortcomings of endangered species laws and their impact on property owners.

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