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MI HCR0056
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/31/2012
Primary Sponsor
Andrea LaFontaine
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AI Summary
- Declares June 9-17, 2012, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Michigan
- Recognizes that more than 180 non-indigenous aquatic invasive species have been introduced to the Great Lakes, displacing native species and requiring millions of dollars annually for control efforts
- Notes Michigan has over 1 million registered boaters and numerous recreational users of 11,000 lakes and ponds and 36,000 miles of streams impacted by aquatic invasive species
- Calls on all citizens to increase awareness of aquatic invasive species and their ecological and economic impacts and take preventative measures to stop their spread
- Directs transmission of the resolution to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and other relevant state and federal agencies and commissions
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to declare June 9-17, 2012, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
Last Action
Re-referred To Committee On Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation [&]
6/12/2012
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation5/31/2012
Full Bill Text
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