Bush's Abysmal Record

Under the Bush Administration, the number of new species added to the endangered list has dramatically declined, but not because things have improved for imperiled fish and wildlife. This administration is the first to have failed to list a single species on its own initiative, and also the first to deny listings more times than it has granted them.

Since Bush Jr. took office, the FWS has listed a total of only 31 species--fewer than either the Bush Sr. or Reagan Administration averaged each year in office.

Average Number of Species Listed Per Year

Under Clinton: 65
Under Bush Sr.: 59
Under Reagan: 32
Under Bush Jr: 9

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