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NY K01060
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim June 11, 2022, as Dragonfly Day in New York State
- Designates dragonflies as sentinel species whose presence indicates the health of wetland ecosystems and presence of harmful chemicals like pesticides and bacterial contamination
- Highlights wetland ecosystem services including flood control, water protection, carbon sequestration, erosion control, and habitat provision for plant and animal species
- Identifies threats to wetlands from infrastructure development, coastal hardening, dredging, and storm runoff pollution that reduce ecosystem services and biodiversity
- Emphasizes need for greater public awareness and 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
6/2/2022
Full Bill Text
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