Protecting At-Risk Species in the Klamath-Siskiyou

Siskiyou Mountains Salamander

The Klamath-Siskiyou region is globally recognized as a hot spot of biological diversity. Sadly, constant pressures from industrial extraction and human encroachment are causing concern for many species in this Noah's Ark of biodiversity. 

KS Wild promotes proactive efforts to maintain this biological treasure by advocating for permanent species protection. The Endangered Species Act is our primary tool for the protection of endangered species and their habitat. We research the status of imperiled species within the Klamath-Siskiyou region, and when we determine that a particular species warrants federal protection, we develop and submit a listing petition to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is the keystone law that enables KS Wild and other groups to seek federal protection for species, and it may be one of the most important pieces of environmental legislation in U.S. history. The Endangered Species Act works to protect and restore species that are on the brink of extinction. Essential to the Endangered Species Act is the protection of endangered species habitat. This is a crucial component to species recovery; we recognize that to protect and restore a species, the habitat on which that species relies must be protected.