Bill > A08654

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage the American eel (Anguilla rostrata) for an additional year, specifically updating the expiration of this management authority from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026. The bill is a straightforward legislative amendment to the environmental conservation law that allows the DEC to continue its regulatory and management activities related to American eel populations. By making this simple date change, the state ensures uninterrupted oversight of this important fish species, which is native to the Atlantic coast and plays a significant role in marine ecosystems. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing for seamless continuation of the department's existing management strategies for the American eel.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8654