Note by: Alison Adkins

The Endangered Species Act was enacted to protect species threatened with extinction. In this note, UK Law Graduate Class of 2023 and former KJEANRL staffer Alison Adkins discusses criticisms of the Endangered Species Act. Further, Adkins argues for Kentucky to change its current state-level regulations to better protect vulnerable populations.

VOLUME 14 - 2021-2022 ISSUE 2

14 Ky. J. Equine, Agric. & Nat. Res. L. 2 (2022).

Fixing the Holes in the Endangered Species Act

Note Written By: Alison Adkins

The Endangered Species Act was enacted to protect species threatened with extinction. In this note, UK Law Graduate Class of 2023 and former KJEANRL staffer Alison Adkins discusses criticisms of the Endangered Species Act. Further, Adkins argues for Kentucky to change its current state-level regulations to better protect vulnerable populations.