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NY K00946
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jaime Williams
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 2, 2026, as World Wetlands Day in New York State, marking the anniversary of the 1971 Convention on Wetlands adopted in Ramsar, Iran
- Highlights that 40% of world species live and breed in wetlands, and more than one billion people depend on them for a living
- Notes approximately 35% of global wetlands were lost between 1970-2015, with loss rates accelerating since 2000
- Cites that coastal wetlands prevented $625 million in direct flood damages during Hurricane Sandy and reduced damages by more than 22% in half of impacted areas
- Emphasizes this year's theme of "Wetlands Restoration" in response to climate change, urbanization, and population growth driving wetland losses
Legislative Description
Recognizing February 2, 2026, as World Wetlands Day
Last Action
adopted
2/10/2026
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