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| File Modified | 2026-06-22 |
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Regulations.gov An official website of the United States Government. Regulations.gov Branding SUPPORT Back to Document Comments Comment Icon Share PUBLIC SUBMISSION Comment from Kappelman, John Posted by the Fish and Wildlife Service on May 11, 2026 Docket / Document (FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0001) / Comment Comment It is critical that the F&WS continue to follow the rules that were set to help establish experimental populations of endangered and threatened species. Data collection by the ESA is essential for protecting individuals of experimental populations and aiding in monitoring their successful reintroduction and recovery efforts. These species vary from insects and plants to a wide variety of vertebrates, most of whom have been impacted by human activities. Humans arrived late on the scene in the US, and the reintroduction of these species will aid in restoring the habitats to their previous ecological balance. There is a science behind reintroduction, and data collection is a cornerstone of the effort and essential for tracking its successes and failures, and designing and redesigning programs that will ensure success. Species loss is, literally, the canary in the coal mine, and it will be to our detriment to ignore these measures of environmental degradation. We as a species have a single opportunity to get it right – once a species is extinct, it is gone, and the loss is immeasurable. Give Feedback Comment ID FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0019 Shape Tracking Number mp1-br13-t7gc Comment Details https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0019[6/22/2026 10:33:48 AM] Submitter Info Regulations.gov Document Subtype Comment(s) Received Date May 11, 2026 Page Count 1 About Bulk Data Download Agencies Learn Reports FAQ Commenting Guidance Privacy & Security Notice | User Notice | Accessibility Statement API Requests | FOIA https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0019[6/22/2026 10:33:48 AM] | Support