Public Opinion on Species and Endangered Species Conservation

Table 1: Legislation pertaining to species conservation prior to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

• The Yellowstone Park Protection Act of 1894
• Lacey Act of 1900
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
• Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929
• Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934
• Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940
• Whaling Convention Act of 1949
• Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966
• Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969
• Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972