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FL H8057
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- Designates May 16, 2025, 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 that education, growing native plants, reducing outdoor chemical use, and protecting wildlife habitats contribute to the protection of threatened or endangered species
- Cites the American alligator as a conservation success story resulting from education and advocacy efforts
Legislative Description
Endangered Species Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/16/2025
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