Canada adds forty-two species 
for protection under SARA

OTTAWA, Canada (08/25/06) -- Canada's Minister of the Environment, Rona Ambrose,  has announced the addition of 32 land-based species and 10 aquatic species to Schedule 1, the list of species protected under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). 

"I am very pleased that we are taking action today to protect and save some very precious species from the north pacific right whale and the ancient murrelet to the green sturgeon. We are listing an incredible array of species that are currently in jeopardy," said Environment Minister Rona Ambrose. "Protecting species at risk, helps us to ensure a safe future for our wild life and wild places and will allow future generations to enjoy and experience their presence."

The notice of the addition of 32 land-based species and 10 aquatic species to Schedule 1, the list of species protected under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II September 6, 2006.

The list of the 42 new species listed under SARA is available online.

More information regarding the Species at Risk Act is also available online.