Eggert’s Sunflower (US Air Force)
The Bald eagle, American alligator, and Eggert’s sunflower are living examples of how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has saved animals and plants from the brink of extinction. Efforts to preserve endangered and threatened species will continue, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working with other federal agencies to develop protective measures related to the use of certain pesticides. This module of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship website explains what you need to know about the Endangered Species Act and what resources are available to help you comply with this regulation. Review each section to understand the requirements, or click on a link below to learn about that topic.
- ESA and EPA
- Strategies
- ESA and Pesticide Labels
- Bulletins Live! Two Website
- Drift Mitigation Measures
- Runoff Mitigation Measures
- Resources
Contributors and Reviewers:
Bill Chism, PhD, Chair, Weed Science Society of America, Endangered Species Act Committee
Beth Dittman, MS, Environmental Toxicologist, NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Wayne Buhler, PhD, Pesticide Safety Education Specialist, NC State University