What is the Species at Risk Act (S.A.R.A.)?
The Species at Risk Act came into effect in Canada in June 2003. (S.A.R.A.) The Species at Risk Act was created to ensure the survival of wildlife species and the protection of our natural heritage. It requires Canada to provide for the recovery of species at risk due to human activity, and to manage species of special concern to make sure they don’t become endangered or threatened. It provides for the protection of the species, their residences and critical habitat. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) assesses the results of public feedback and information gathered during public consultations and determines whether a species or population may be listed under S.A.R.A. A listing by S.AR.A. gives long term certainty and a legal requirement for protection of white sturgeon for the future.
