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NY J02856

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Palumbo

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim June 11, 2022, as Dragonfly Day in New York State
  • Identifies dragonflies as sentinel species whose presence indicates the health of wetland ecosystems and contamination levels
  • Highlights wetland ecosystem services including flood control, water protection, carbon sequestration, and habitat provision for plant and animal species
  • Addresses threats to wetlands from coastal development, dredging, shoreline hardening, and infrastructure construction that compromise tidal flows and reduce ecosystem resilience
  • Calls for increased public awareness and greater protection of wetland ecosystems and dragonfly habitat at local, state, and national levels

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 11, 2022, as Dragonfly Day in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance6/2/2022

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