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NY K00959

Resolution

Status

Passed

7/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Fred Thiele

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 13, 2020, as Dragonfly Day in New York State
  • Designates dragonflies as sentinel species whose presence indicates the health of wetland ecosystems and the presence of harmful chemicals or contamination
  • Highlights wetland ecosystem services including flood control, water protection, carbon sequestration, erosion control, and habitat for plants and animals
  • Identifies threats to wetlands including infrastructure development, dredging, shoreline hardening, and pollution that reduce ecosystem services and biodiversity
  • Emphasizes the need for greater public awareness and protection of wetland ecosystems and dragonfly habitat to address climate change and support natural pest control

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 13, 2020, as Dragonfly Day in the State of New York

Last Action

adopted

7/21/2020

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