The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
[View Source]
ARTICLE
9 September 2026
The Endangered Species Act: What Constitutes Harm? (Video)
K&L Gates LLP
Contributor
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.
With offices worldwide, we represent leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. Our lawyers also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. We are leaders in legal issues related to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—including technology, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, energy, and more.
The Endangered Species Act protects threatened and endangered species, but what actions cross the line into prohibited "harm"? This analysis examines the legal boundaries of harm under the ESA and explores how courts and regulators interpret this critical term when balancing conservation with human activities.
