Endangered Species Act in extension and outreach

As extension educators, we aim to bridge the gap between our growers, applicators, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. When policy and rules change, it is our job to make sure that our communities know how to comply and be a resource for them. With the recent rule changes that EPA has mandated due to the Endangered Species Act, we as educators are tasked with creating resources, materials, and presentations to ease the implementation of these changes. Because we aren't the regulatory body, we also need a good working relationship with our state lead agencies and federal agencies so we can provide accurate information and feedback. With changes coming in fast, adapting is the only way we can progress and continue to provide the essential needs of our communities to digest and navigate these changes successfully.