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NY K00975
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Miller
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AI Summary
- Recognizes August 16, 2026, as Brook Trout Day in New York State
- Brook trout was first adopted as New York's state fish in 1975 and re-adopted as the official state fresh-water fish on August 16, 2006, when Governor George Pataki signed Senate Bill No. 8153
- Brook trout are native to Eastern North America and symbolize pure, cold water, inhabiting small to moderate sized streams, lakes, and ponds
- Habitat loss and competition from introduced brown and rainbow trout have restricted brook trout to high elevation, remote streams
- A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Legislative Description
Recognizing August 16, 2026, as Brook Trout Day in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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