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MI HR0285

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Andrea LaFontaine

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares June 9-17, 2012, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes that over 180 non-indigenous aquatic invasive species have been introduced to the Great Lakes, displacing native species and requiring millions of dollars in annual control efforts
  • Calls on Michigan citizens to increase awareness of aquatic invasive species and their ecological and economic impacts and take preventative measures to stop their spread
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to state environmental and natural resource agencies, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, the Council of Great Lakes Governors, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A 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

Adopted

6/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation5/31/2012

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