Bill > HR192

This resolution designates the week of June 8 through 14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant ecological and economic importance of the Chesapeake Bay. The resolution provides extensive context about the bay, noting that it is the largest and most productive estuary in the United States, spanning six states and the District of Columbia, and covering 64,000 square miles. It emphasizes the bay's environmental significance by detailing its rich biodiversity, supporting 348 species of finfish, 173 species of shellfish, and over 3,600 species of plant and animal life, while also producing more than 500 million pounds of seafood annually. The resolution underscores the bay's critical role in supporting human settlement, providing drinking water, enabling recreational activities, and serving as a vital resource for agriculture and forestry. By designating this awareness week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives aims to encourage residents to participate in events and educational programs that increase understanding of the Chesapeake Bay's importance to the state, region, and nation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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