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FL H8035
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- Designates May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day" in Florida, aligning with the annual global observance held on the third Friday in May
- Recognizes over 1,300 threatened or endangered species in the United States, protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
- Identifies Florida-specific endangered species maintained by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, including the leatherback sea turtle, ivory-billed woodpecker, Florida panther, finback whale, humpback whale, Key Largo cotton mouse, and sperm whale
- Highlights conservation success stories such as the American alligator, which was protected through education and advocacy efforts
- Encourages Floridians to take actions to protect endangered species, including education, growing native plants, reducing outdoor chemical use, and protecting wildlife habitats
Legislative Description
Endangered Species Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/8/2024
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